Harald Gerl is an experienced professional with a diverse background in sales, business development, and IT management. Currently serving as a Senior Channel Sales Expert at HCL Technologies since November 2020, Harald previously held various roles at IBM, including Solutions Sales for Collaboration Solutions in Austria and leadership positions in business enablement and social business initiatives. Harald also has entrepreneurial experience as the owner of Human-it, focusing on the intersection of technology and human needs. Previous positions include Business Development Manager at Tech Data, Oracle Education Foundation Champ at Oracle, and sales roles at Cisco, where contributions included introducing the Cisco Networking Academy in Austria. Educational background includes studies in Experimental Physics at the University of Vienna.