Ed Shmookler possesses extensive experience in cloud solutions and technical architecture, currently serving as the Head of Specialist Architects for Strategic US East, Canada & Americas Telco at Broadcom Software. Previously, Ed held various leadership roles at VMware, including Director of Cloud Solution Architects and Sr Staff Cloud Solution Architect focused on Global Accounts and the Office of the CTO. Ed's earlier career includes positions such as Sales Engagement Manager for the Cisco Global Alliance at Citrix Systems and Technical Solutions Architect at Cisco Systems, alongside roles as Global Systems Engineer and Associate Systems Engineer. Ed also has experience as an Account Manager at Avnet.