Gene Torres
About Gene Torres
Gene Torres is a Senior Solutions Engineer currently working at Zerto and has extensive experience in various technical roles, including Solutions Architect and Technology Evangelist. He also serves as a VMUG Leader for VMware User Group in both Seattle and Phoenix.
Current Role at Zerto
Gene Torres serves as a Senior Solutions Engineer at Zerto, a position he has held since 2022. He operates remotely from the Greater Phoenix Area. In this role, he is responsible for providing technical solutions and support to clients, leveraging his extensive experience in systems engineering and architecture.
Previous Experience at Zerto
Gene Torres has held multiple roles at Zerto prior to his current position. He worked as a Solutions Architect for the West region from 2020 to 2021, and as a Technology Evangelist for 10 months in 2021. His tenure at Zerto began in 2017 as a Systems Engineer, where he contributed for three years until 2020.
Leadership in VMware User Group
Since 2022, Gene Torres has been actively involved as a VMUG Leader for the VMware User Group (VMUG) in both Seattle, Washington, and Phoenix, Arizona. His leadership role involves organizing community events and facilitating discussions among VMware users to enhance their experience and knowledge.
Educational Background
Gene Torres studied at Westwood College - Denver North, where he earned an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) in Graphic and Web Design from 2005 to 2007. He also attended Heald College, obtaining an Associate of Science (AS) in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from 1997 to 1999.
Career History
Gene Torres has a diverse career history in technology and engineering. He worked at DaVita Kidney Care as a Senior Systems Administrator and Virtualization Engineer from 2006 to 2017. His experience also includes roles at Cohesity, Seattle Children's, and IVOXY Consulting, among others, where he developed a strong foundation in systems engineering and administration.