Hello! I’m Alfred Rojas III, based in the vibrant city of Seattle, WA. With over a decade of experience in the IT industry, my journey began in lead generation and evolved into roles such as Systems Engineer and Solutions Architect. My career has been shaped by a passion for technology and a drive to innovate and excel.
Professional Journey
Nutanix (August 2025 – Present)
- Systems Sales Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (June 2014 – August 2025)
- Systems Engineer for Zerto (Feb. 2022 – August 2025)
- Specializing in disaster recovery for the Pacific Northwest and LA Metro territories. Previous coverage included Northern California.
- Proven success record of selling enterprise software to large Fortune 500 companies. Use cases including migrating 4,500 virtual machines.
- Expertise in deploying Zerto labs with replication across VMware, AWS/Azure, and Hyper-V environments.
- Enterprise Storage Solutions Architect (Nov. 2020 – Feb. 2022)
- Responsible for the full HPE Storage Portfolio, including HPE Complete Partners.
- Successfully modernized 32 remote locations with a $3M HyperConverged Infrastructure (HCI) win consisting of 96 nodes.
- Regularly conducting storage assessment meetings to grow revenue and performing storage training events for new customers and HPE partners.
- Solutions Architect for HyperConverged Organization (April 2017 – Oct. 2020)
- Subject Matter Expert for SimpliVity Technology (HCI) covering the West Coast.
- Designed and implemented large-scale solutions, including a 160-retail store SimpliVity solution and an HCI configuration for an enterprise retailer’s new HQ & colocation.
- Conducted daily Proof-of-Concepts/Demos and secured competitive VDI sales opportunities against major competitors.
- Technology Architect for Storage Solutions (June 2016 – March 2017)
- Focused on mid-market commercial accounts in Seattle and Portland.
- Proven success of selling data center infrastructure solutions for solution providers and large retailers.
- Inside Sales Representative (Nov. 2014 – June 2016)
- Managed territories in Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, Missouri, and Wisconsin.
- Achieved 145% of VMware Tournament of Champions quota and presented customer success stories to former CEO Meg Whitman.
Education
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
- Degree: Business Administration: Marketing – Cum Laude, 3.7 G.P.A.
- Achievements: Dean’s List, Provost’s Honor Roll, Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society.
Interests
When I’m not immersed in the latest IT trends and technologies, you can find me exploring the world of generative AI, keeping up with data center trends, coding in Python, or enjoying the ride on my E-bike. These interests not only fuel my professional growth but also keep me excited about the ever-evolving landscape of technology.
Disclaimer
All work and opinions expressed on this site are my own and are not related to or shared by Nutanix.
Feel free to explore my projects, learn more about my professional journey, and connect with me. I value your feedback and insights, so don’t hesitate to reach out!
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