Steve Poyer
About Steve Poyer
Steve Poyer is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Kong Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area, with extensive experience in engineering and sales roles across various technology companies, including F5 Networks and IBM.
Work at Kong
Steve Poyer has been employed at Kong Inc. as a Senior Solutions Engineer since 2023. In this role, he focuses on delivering technical solutions and support to clients, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector. His position is based in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he contributes to the company's mission of providing innovative API management solutions.
Previous Experience in Technology
Before joining Kong, Steve Poyer worked at F5 Networks as a Senior Solutions Engineer from 2019 to 2023. His career also includes roles at IBM, where he served as a Senior Sales Engineer/Solutions Architect for one year, and at Qumu as a Senior Sales Engineer for seven years. Additionally, he held various managerial positions at companies such as FineGround Networks, Cemaphore Systems, Librato, Inc., and Cisco Systems.
Education and Expertise
Steve Poyer holds a Master of Science degree in Engineering from Santa Clara University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. His educational background supports his expertise in technologies such as NGINX, Kubernetes, Linux, containers, security, load balancing, and API gateway. He is skilled in building strong customer relationships and delivering solutions that drive success.
Career Background
Steve Poyer's career spans over two decades in the technology sector. He began his career at IBM Tivoli Software as a SE Manager and later transitioned to roles at Interwoven and Cisco Systems. His experience includes significant positions in both large corporations and startup environments, allowing him to develop a proven track record of driving revenue growth for software and network companies.
Professional Skills
Steve Poyer specializes in various technologies and methodologies that are critical in today's tech landscape. His skills include expertise in NGINX, Kubernetes, and Linux, along with a strong focus on security, load balancing, and API gateway solutions. His ability to foster customer relationships and deliver effective solutions has been a key component of his professional success.