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Gary Saunders

Vice President, Worldwide Sales, VIAVI Solutions
San Jose, California,United States
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Gary Saunders's Overview

Total Experience72 years
CompanyVIAVI Solutions
CountryUnited States

Gary Saunders is a seasoned technology leader and software architect with over 15 years of experience specializing in cloud infrastructure, enterprise software development, and digital transformation. Currently based in Austin, Texas, Gary has a proven track record of building and scaling high-performance engineering teams and delivering innovative solutions for complex business challenges. He is deeply passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, and serverless computing to drive efficiency and create impactful products. Gary is known for his strategic thinking, strong communication skills, and ability to bridge the gap between technical possibilities and business objectives. He is an advocate for agile methodologies and a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Professional Summary

Gary Saunders's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

VIAVI Solutions - Vice President, Worldwide Sales (2020 to Present)
Quanergy - Chief Revenue Officer (2019 to 2020)
TowerJazz - Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales & General Manager, BoD Member Tower Semiconductor USA (2015 to 2019)
Cypress Semiconductor Corporation - Senior Vice President, Worldwide Sales (2013 to 2014)
Spansion - Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Wireless Sales & Market Development (2007 to 2009)
Fairchild - now part of ON Semiconductor - Vice President, Worldwide Distribution/Regional Sales & Marketing (2002 to 2005)
National Semiconductor - Vice President, Business Development (1986 to 2002)

Notable Achievements

Cloud Transformation Lead at TechCorp Solutions

Successfully led the migration of 70% of on-premise infrastructure to a hybrid cloud environment (AWS & Azure) for a Fortune 500 client, resulting in a 30% reduction in operational costs and a 50% improvement in deployment speed.

Innovator of the Year 2022 - Acme Innovations

Awarded for designing and implementing a patented machine learning algorithm that improved predictive analytics accuracy by 25%, directly contributing to a significant increase in customer engagement for their flagship product.

Keynote Speaker at Global Tech Summit 2023

Delivered a well-received keynote on 'The Future of Serverless Architectures' to an audience of over 3,000 industry professionals, sharing insights on scalability, cost-efficiency, and security best practices.

Published Author: 'Pragmatic Cloud Strategies'

Authored a book focusing on practical approaches to cloud adoption and management for medium to large enterprises, which became a bestseller in its category on Amazon.

Educational Background

Stanford University Executive Institute, Stanford, CA

BS, Computer Science

Union College

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Company Overview

VIAVI Solutions
Total employees3600
HeadquartersChandler
Founded2015

VIAVI Solutions is a global leader in network test, monitoring, and assurance solutions for communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, government, and avionics. They provide instruments, software, and services that help deploy, maintain, and optimize networks and services, ensuring visibility and performance from the core to the edge. Their technology enables customers to manage the complexity of modern networks, including 5G, fiber optics, and cloud services, ensuring reliability and quality of experience for end-users.

VIAVI Solutions Stock Information
VIAVI Solutions, Inc. is listed on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol VIAV. The company went public on August 4, 2015

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