Tony Cai ☁
About Tony Cai ☁
Tony Cai is the Director of Sales Engineering at Nerdio, where he specializes in enhancing Azure practices for Managed Service Providers and End User Computing partners. With extensive experience in sales and technology, he has held various roles at Nerdio and other organizations, contributing to the growth of Azure cloud practices.
Current Role at Nerdio
Tony Cai serves as the Director of Sales Engineering at Nerdio, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing sales engineering efforts and enhancing the company's engagement with customers and partners in the Azure cloud space. His work focuses on supporting Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and End User Computing (EUC) partners to improve their Azure practices. He operates from the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at Nerdio
Tony Cai has held multiple roles at Nerdio from 2018 to 2023. He began as the Channel Sales Manager for the Northeast, where he worked for four years. He later transitioned to the role of Regional Sales Manager, serving for three years. Additionally, he was a Partner Sales Executive for three years and served as the Regional Director of Sales for one year. His various positions allowed him to develop expertise in partner development and enterprise technology sales.
Technical Expertise and Specialization
Tony Cai possesses deep technical expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365. He specializes in helping Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and End User Computing (EUC) partners enhance their Azure practices. His knowledge in desktop virtualization and managed services supports his efforts in working with small and medium-sized companies (SMC) as well as enterprise clients to grow their Azure cloud practices.
Founding and Early Career
Before his tenure at Nerdio, Tony Cai founded FreeConvo, where he worked from 2013 to 2019. He also served as a Technology Advisor and Senior Network Engineer at Flexible Systems for a total of seven years. His early career included a role as Campus Coordinator Outreach at the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) from 2007 to 2009, which provided him with foundational experience in outreach and coordination.
Education and Academic Background
Tony Cai studied at Stony Brook University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Technological Systems Management and Computer Science from 2006 to 2010. His educational background laid the groundwork for his career in technology and sales engineering, equipping him with the skills necessary for his roles in the tech industry.