Calvin Paxson – Passionate about IT

About Me

Hello! I’m Calvin Paxson .
As a technology generalist with a strong security background, I empower businesses of all sizes to make informed decisions about their technology and security posture.

Goal: Work towards CISO
Residence: USA
Status: Open to opportunities
Address: Superior, CO, USA

My Services

IT Security Consulting

Keeping systems secure in and out of the cloud.

Public Speaking

Audience captivation, articulation, body language, adaptability, persuasion, clarity, impact.

Physical Security

Discover vulnerabilities in your physical security.

Brain Storming

General consulting to assist in tech solutions to meet business needs.

Fun Facts

Worked with NASA

Speech and debate champion

5 cups of coffee for my first 35 years

14
Countries Visited

Quote

Beggars can be choosers.

Scott Robertson

Technical Product Manager

Leverage Calvin’s strong project management, customer focus, and technical expertise for any role where you wish to drive successful solutions.

Resume

LogRhythm, Inc. : Boulder CO

Sr. Sales Engineer (12/2022 – Present)

Provide expertise on various technologies to assist customers in solving difficult technical issues in the security software space. Deliver demonstrations, and presentations showing how to meet business needs. Collaborate closely with internal teams as the voice of the customer.

Sr. Solutions Engineer SaaS (11/2017 – 12/2022)

Perform testing of shrink-wrapped and SaaS offerings before final production release. Work as an SME/internal consultant for engineering teams, and stress test software releases before delivery. Work closely with the cloud development team, assisting with coding, promotion, and release.

Sr. Professional Services Engineer/Trainer (11/2015 – 11/2017)

Work as the primary point of contact for projects while building lasting customer relationships. Work with service and product team members to find creative solutions to customers’ challenges. Configure solution to support security best practices, and perform remote and on-site architecture, customization, installation, and integration of the LogRhythm solution. Provide consulting and training to customers during the testing, evaluation, pilot, production, and training phases to ensure a successful deployment.

VMware, Inc. : Broomfield CO

Premier Services Manager (11/2013 – 11/2015)

Worked with field teams to provide white glove service to VMware’s fortune 2000 customers

Led and developed a team, including hiring, professional development, and project work. Designed, developed, improved, and implemented processes, systems, and technology to support global company goals and values, and was involved in global strategic initiatives. Led a group of exceptional senior engineers in a technically challenging space, with a focus on technical and career development, providing a superior customer support experience for VMware’s most strategic customers.

Senior Premier Services Engineer (9/2010 – 11/2013)

Provided support to Mission & Business Critical customers for all VMware products, and was the technical lead for escalated cases ensuring final resolution. Managed customer accounts and held regularly scheduled meetings providing insight and direction, and was the project manager for web portal designed which simplified account management. Acted as backup for management and was a peer leader, assisting with product knowledge, guiding team culture, and providing career development advice, and was a global VM performance resource.

Envision Networks : Denver CO

Senior Network Engineer (11/2008 – 9/2010)

Consulted in charge of designing and implementing Active Directory, Exchange, and VMware environments, and built easily sustainable infrastructure lowering TCO for customers.

Worked closely with all users from company presidents to front-line employees, and created and delivered customized training based on customer requirements.