Dave Brooks
About Dave Brooks
Dave Brooks serves as the VP of Sales Engineering, Global at Intel 471 since 2023, bringing extensive experience in information technology and sales engineering. His background includes roles at CrowdStrike, California Resources Corporation, and a five-year service in the US Army as an Intelligence specialist.
Work at Intel 471
Dave Brooks currently serves as the VP of Sales Engineering, Global at Intel 471, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as the Director of Intelligence Solutions - Americas at the same company for 9 months. His tenure at Intel 471 reflects a progression in responsibilities within the organization, contributing to its strategic sales engineering initiatives from the Austin, Texas office.
Education and Expertise
Dave Brooks holds a Master's degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from Western Governors University, which he completed between 2014 and 2016. He also earned a Bachelor of Computer Science (B.S.) in Web Application Development from DeVry University from 2010 to 2013. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in information technology, including Microsoft server administration, Linux/Unix server administration, and enterprise-level network engineering.
Background
Dave Brooks has a diverse professional background in information technology and sales engineering. He began his career in the U.S. Army, serving as an Intelligence Specialist and later as a Counterintelligence Agent. After his military service, he transitioned into various IT roles, including Systems Administrator and IT Consultant, before moving into sales engineering positions at CrowdStrike and Intel 471.
Professional Experience
Dave Brooks has accumulated over 7 years of experience in information technology. His roles have included Senior Sales Engineer and Sales Engineer Team Lead at CrowdStrike, where he contributed to sales engineering efforts. He also held positions at Lightspeed Systems and California Resources Corporation, where he developed technical skills, including custom scripting and application packaging.
Certifications and Skills
Dave Brooks possesses active certifications in Ethical Hacking and Computer Hacking Forensics. His technical skill set includes expertise in Microsoft server administration, Linux/Unix server administration, and enterprise-level network engineering. He has developed custom scripts and application packaging, enhancing his capabilities in the IT domain.