Robert Deforest

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About Robert Deforest

Innovative, results-oriented leader with 23+ years of professional experience developing, launching and selling technology-powered products and services. Proven track record driving positive business results using data analytics to uncover the optimal strategy to develop and market enterprise level IT solutions. Successfully spearheaded strategic business initiatives, navigating complex, multi-phase projects from inception to seamless execution. Effective communicator that demonstrates in-depth expertise in product management, cloud solutions, managed services, data center services, and advanced networking. Proficient in creative problem solving, business forecasting and consultative sales. Highly adaptive to a diverse, multifaceted, and fast-paced environment with an aptitude to quickly absorb/digest new concepts and technologies. Competencies: Product Management | Product Development | Product Marketing | Telecom Cloud Computing | IaaS |SaaS| PaaS | Cloud Networking | Managed Services | Advanced Networking Data Center Services | Solution Architecture | Project Management | Product Pricing Strategy Cross-Functional Leadership | Product Roadmap | Market Research | Strategic Planning | Vendor Management | Contracting | Business Forecasting | Consultative Sales | Content Delivery Networks | Digital Signage | Content Management Systems | Augmented & Virtual Reality (AR/VR)| Microsoft Office