David Barnes

David Barnes is a Director of Customer Experience at Cisco, leveraging over 25 years in strategy, business IT, and enterprise architectures. Having joined Cisco in 1999 as a Network Consulting Engineer, David has held various leadership roles, including Director of Global Strategy, Development & Operations, and Director of Advanced Services Product Management. Known for a strong focus on simplifying complex processes, David has consistently driven substantial revenue growth, including supporting over 3,000 strategic deals annually with a value exceeding $7 billion. David is also a certified CCIE #6563 and has contributed to the field through authorship, including the Cisco Press title “Cisco LAN Switching Fundamentals.”