Cody Suders
About Cody Suders
Cody Suders is a Senior Solutions Engineer at Veza with extensive experience in solutions engineering and technical support roles, including a decade at Okta.
Current Role at Veza
Cody Suders is currently employed as a Senior Solutions Engineer at Veza. He works remotely, utilizing his extensive background and experience in solutions engineering to provide technical support and solutions to meet the needs of Veza's customers.
Previous Experience at Okta
Cody Suders spent a significant portion of his career at Okta, starting when the company was a 300-person startup in 2014. Over 10 years, he held various roles, including Senior Manager, Solutions Engineering, Federal Civilian, from 2022 to 2024, and Manager, Solutions Engineering, from 2021 to 2022. Before these managerial roles, Cody served as a Senior Solutions Engineer and Team Lead from 2019 to 2021, and initially as a Senior Solutions Engineer in the Greenville-Spartanburg-Anderson, South Carolina Area. During his tenure, he gained extensive experience in both presales and post-sales capacities, contributing to Okta’s growth and success.
Early Career Roles
Before joining Okta, Cody Suders held several positions that laid the groundwork for his expertise in IT and solutions engineering. From 2010 to 2014, he was a Client Services Technician II at Vera Bradley in Fort Wayne, IN. Prior to that, he served as an IT Manager at Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana-Michiana from 2008 to 2010. His early career also included a stint as a Help Desk Intern at Vera Bradley in 2008. These roles provided him with a broad foundation in client services and IT management.
Educational Background in Computer Science
Cody Suders graduated from Huntington University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. He attended the university from 2003 to 2008. His education equipped him with the technical knowledge and skills necessary for his subsequent roles in solutions engineering and IT management.
Expertise in Solutions Engineering
Throughout his career, Cody Suders has amassed significant expertise in solutions engineering. This includes leading teams to create successful Okta customers across large enterprises and federal civilian agencies. He has provided technical solutions to a wide range of clients, both during the presales and post-sales phases, demonstrating his ability to address complex technical requirements and deliver effective solutions.