Stephen
Hall
About
A full-spectrum technologist with experience across hardware and software, client and server, desktop to datacenter.
VMware Certified Professional – designed backend datacenter hardware and virtualization solutions to reduce operational costs.
Expanded one of the country’s largest private WANs numbering tens of thousands of computers.
Headed software validation efforts deployed to tens of millions of computers.
Skills
Education and Certifications
I am always learning and growing, expanding my knowledge of myriad subjects, and exploring new technologies.
VMware Certified Professional
Earned VMware Certified Professional (VCP) while an employee of VMware.
Credential ID 21535
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential ID 3077753
Distinguished Toastmaster
Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) – Toastmasters International’s highest education award for public speaking.
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
Specialized in corporate investments.
Clients
I have solved problems working directly with many Fortune 500 companies, including the following:
Experience
Much of my career has been translating business needs into appropriate technical solutions by clear communication between stakeholders.
POSITION
YEARS
Dell Technologies / Austin
Sr. Principal Validation Engineer
2010-2022
VMware / Austin
Senior Engineering Liaison
2004-2009
OS Deployment, Inc. / Austin
President
2001-2004
Dell / Austin
Senior Engineer
1999-2001
Bank of America / Dallas
Sr. VP of Deployment
1992-1999
Milestones
Cover Letter
What problem can I solve for you?
My passion for problem-solving has led me to work on projects involving software and hardware, virtual environments, servers, and client computers.
Everything I love working with!
I utilize my Distinguished Toastmaster skills to bridge the communication gap often found between business unit stakeholders and technology experts. With better communication I have helped implement solutions that both sides of the table understand and value.
Learn more about me on LinkedIn
Testimonials
I have worked with innumerable wonderful people through my career. Some of them even have nice things to say about me on LinkedIn 🙂
