David J. Payton

David J. Payton is currently a Senior Director of Customer Success at NetApp, responsible for driving customer value across North America's hybrid and public cloud segments. They previously held leadership roles at F5 Networks, where they significantly expanded digital sales and enhanced the customer experience. Before that, David served at Microsoft in various capacities, including Time Zone Lead for the Americas in the Customer Success Unit, achieving high levels of customer satisfaction and revenue growth. David's career has been marked by a dedication to building strong sales teams and fostering customer-first cultures in technology organizations. They are currently pursuing a BA in Business Administration/Finance at Gonzaga University.