Mike Colao

Mike Colao is a seasoned professional with over 23 years of experience at Cisco, where current responsibilities include serving as the Sr. Director of Strategy, Planning, and Operations for Global Solutions Engineering Sales. In this role, Mike shapes the long-term vision of the organization for a team of 6000 Global Solutions Engineers. Previously, Mike held various leadership positions in Systems Engineering, achieving significant revenue growth while maintaining strategic customer relationships across diverse sectors including Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, and Aerospace. Mike started his career with internships at APK, Inc., focusing on web and circuit board design, and holds an Engineering degree from UC Santa Barbara.