JONG-RAE JOHN LEE

Current role is leading a group of solutions engineers in Korea, as the Director of Solutions Engineering. With technical and sales leadership leading the technology organizations for the entire business in Korea, working with APJC and the HQ organization to successfully implement the technology strategy and contribute to the growth of the business. Carried successfully the technical leadership role for a group of sales engineers in Korea as a SE(Systems Engineer) lead(Senior SE Manager) and working to differentiate strategic technology and technical leadership to drive business growth in Korea. Carried the key role of technical leadership directly engaging the whole of Global Enterprise (including Samsung, Hyundai, LG, SK) and Major Enterprise business in Korea which brings the most of Korea Sales & Business. And contributed to leading the pre-sales SE workforce, transformational customer agenda aligned to new technical tendencies, and cross-architecture from end-to-end infrastructure to a multi-cloud strategy. Highly performed and skilled successful professional career as Chief Technical Leader(Pre-sales Systems Engineering Manager), Solution Architect and Systems Engineering Expert with 25+ years of IT area experience in various industries and business categories by proactively integrating technology into business architecture. Also has deep knowledge of Cisco’s strategic company vision, architectures, solutions, technologies and outstanding market insight. Extensive experience in communicating with key stakeholders across customers C-Level executives and building relationships with customer, partners and cross functional entities as well as external IT communities, courtesy of multi-year trusted advisory experience in leading the technical teams and guidance to the sales organization. Throughout most of my career, has been working in charge of major Enterprise Accounts in Korea as a trusted solution architect leader as well people leader with proactively architectural customer-leading engagement and made significant outcomes through technical leadership and delivering value propositions to customers, the vertical of Manufacturing, Automotive, High-tech & Electronics, Retails and IT services providers including Public, Education, Healthcare, Finance Services, and other Enterprise business segment. And also made successful results by strategic architectural play, leading gatekeeper company transformation, consultative project execution, especially industrial vertical expertise, and leveraging collaborative teaming for customer business success. For several years on the Enterprise team, had an industrial/manufacturing-wide responsibility for vertical solutions and architectural-based major industry customer coverage. And has broad experience in various types of customer engagement and worked extensively in strategic consultative planning projects. This expertise includes the area of internetworking technology, industry solution architecture, consultative project management, executive reporting, building technical account strategies and planning aligned to customer business requirements, and especially IoT/IoE driven sales opportunity development with internal and external IoT/IoE propagation activities.

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Strategic-thinking individual experienced in turning low-performing organizations into top revenue producers. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise improving customer relationships.

Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective business strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.

Experienced with strategic planning and project management. Utilizes leadership skills to drive team performance and operational excellence. Track record of delivering high-impact results through innovative problem-solving and effective communication.

Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with proven history of leading high-performing teams and executing strategic initiatives that drive organizational growth. Successfully directed cross-functional projects that resulted in significant process improvements and operational efficiencies. Demonstrated leadership and communication skills in fostering collaborative environments and delivering impactful results.

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Dedicated [Industry] professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

• Time spent with family (wife & two sons)
• Daily swimming workout
• Running/marathon club activity
• Reading

• Actively participated in Social Contribution Volunteer Activities through CSR committee.
• Company ERT(Emergency Response Team) Volunteer Member - The 1st Korea ERT Volunteer Member.

• Manager Excellence Awards – Sales Champion 2019/2017
• SE Excellence Awards – Customer Solution Architect/Consulting Systems Engineer/Systems Engineer 2014/2011/2008
• Completed and graduated the course of STLDP(SE Transition and Leadership Development Program) - The 1st Korea SE Graduate, 2013-2014(1 Year course)
• Completed Business Value Analysis Fundamental and Specialist, 2013
• Completed BVCT(Business Value Certification Training) course, 2013
• Cisco Specialized Business Value Analysis Skills, 2012
• Certificate of ITIL(Information Technology Infrastructure Library), 2009

• Cisco Systems Korea, Director, Korea Solutions Engineering, 09/01/23, Present
• Cisco Systems Korea, Lead, Korea SE(Systems Engineering), 11/01/22, 09/01/23, Leading the Korea SE community with technical sales leadership to make the best Sales Engineering Team., Driving Technology/Selling/People Innovation to make the #1 SE team in the market and industry.
• Cisco Systems Korea, Sr. Manager(Systems Engineering and CTO of Enterprise Business Division), 07/01/15, 11/01/22, Creating Business Relevance with Technical Professional Team., Head of Technology as a CTO in Enterprise Business Areas.
• Cisco Systems Korea, CSA(Customer Solutions Architect), 05/01/12, 07/01/15, Architectural play in account sales activity., Leading the vertical expertise in the manufacturing industry.
• Cisco Systems Korea, CSE(Consulting Systems Engineer), 06/01/08, 05/01/12, Leading major opportunities, projects and complicated strategic tasks., Leading technical leadership and trust advisory.
• Cisco Systems Korea, SE(Systems Engineer), 04/01/00, 06/01/08, Lead pre-sales technical support and sales contribution., Technical leadership for technology and business solution.
• Hyundai Business Group/Hyundai Information Technology Co. Ltd, Network System Integration & Technology Team Leader, 09/01/98, 03/01/00, Technical Advisory Group of Network Business Division., Project Leader of System Integration Project.
• Hyundai Business Group/Hyundai Electronics Industries Co. Ltd, System Engineer & Technology Specialist, 12/01/93, 08/01/98, Hyundai Business Group-wide Network Infrastructure Design and Integration., New Technology Specialist and project management.

Outside of work, John is passionate about maintaining a healthy work-life balance. He spends quality
time with his family (wife & two sons) and enjoys activities like running/marathons and swimming. His
commitment to giving back is evident through his participation in CSR volunteer activities and his role as a Company ERT (Emergency Response Team) volunteer member.