Robert Schaefer

Robert Schaefer has work experience in the Information Technology profession spanning over 18 years. Robert started their career at Network People in 2003 as a Network Consultant, responsible for maintaining clients' network infrastructures, acquiring new clients, and researching new technologies. In 2006, they joined Presidio Networked Solutions as a Network Solutions Architect, specializing in Cisco Mobility Solutions for various verticals such as Enterprise, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Education, Law Enforcement, and Hazardous Environments. Robert worked at Presidio for over 15 years, gaining extensive experience in outdoor mesh deployments. In 2021, they transitioned to Driven Technologies as a Solutions Architect.

Robert Schaefer obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English Literature (British and Commonwealth) from the University of South Florida, where they studied from 1993 to 1996. In addition to their formal education, Robert has also acquired several certifications in the field of technology and networking, including the ARISTA Sales Specialist ADVOCATE and Arista Technical Accreditation certifications from Arista Networks in February 2022. Robert also obtained the CYBERFORCE: Defender certification from Palo Alto Networks in August 2021, and the Zscaler Certified Sales Engineer and Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA) Certified Administrator certifications from Zscaler in September 2022. Furthermore, Robert has earned several certifications from Palo Alto Networks, including the Palo Alto Networks System Engineer (PSE) - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Professional certification in April 2023, the Palo Alto Networks System Engineer (PSE) - Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Associate certification in March 2023, the Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer (PSE) - Cortex Associate certification in January 2022, and the Palo Alto Networks Systems Engineer (PSE) - Foundation certification in January 2022. While there is mention of additional certifications such as the Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner, Aruba Certified Design Professional V1 (ACDP), Certified Wireless Network Expert (CWNE), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), and Cisco Certified Security Professional, there is no specific information available regarding the date or institution of obtaining these certifications.