Noel Lacayo
With over two decades of experience in IT, I bring a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective to the technology field. Throughout my career, I’ve gained a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding enterprise technology. My professional journey began as a Technology Support Group Associate at United Parcel Service and eventually led me to become the Regional IT Manager for a prominent multinational trading firm, where I managed a team of 20+ across North, Central, and South America. During this time, I thrived in diverse environments, successfully managed multi-million dollar projects, and recruited and retained top IT talent.
As the Founder and President of Classbyte.com, I spearheaded the development of a course management platform that evolved into one of the most widely used systems globally. In 2014, this platform's success attracted the attention of TrainingCenter911.com, leading to its acquisition.
However, my true passion lies in leading high-performing teams of solutions engineers. Throughout my career, I’ve consistently set company records, played a pivotal role in closing high-stakes deals worth over $100 million, and created robust frameworks for success that have propelled my teams to new heights. My leadership style fosters innovation and collaboration, which has driven remarkable revenue growth.
Currently, as Head of Solutions Architecture, Southeast for VMware (by Broadcom), I lead a team covering the Southeast region, managing some of the largest accounts in the company. We generate over $100M in revenue by delivering transformative solutions in data center modernization, public cloud adoption, and professional services for critical accounts. My focus on fostering collaboration and exceeding expectations has been instrumental in our continued success.
I’m also deeply committed to mentoring and developing top-performing teams. Under my leadership, aspiring professionals have grown into leaders, making significant contributions to the technology sector. My passion for guiding and empowering individuals has enabled them to reach their full potential and deliver outstanding results.
My journey in the IT world has been both challenging and rewarding, and I’m driven by a desire to continuously seek innovative solutions and lead teams to exceed expectations.
What I Do
Recommendations
I have worked with Noel in multiple capacities - one to help him find talent to support/supplement his team and another to help him personally find a new IT job. In both scenarios, I found Noel to be very easy to work with, candid, and conscientious. Noel is one of the few people that is as knowledgeable technically as he is adept at looking at the big picture. His deep technical knowledge and experience provides the foundation for quick appropriate decision making as a manager/leader. Even in a project director or PM role, it is common for Noel to be found with sleeves rolled up actively engaged with all aspects of the team and the work. When an important project needed to get done, Noel was always asked to be a part of it. In some cases, he was asked to lead it. Where he was not directly involved, his managers would still seek him out and solicit his opinion. He is confident, politely assertive, cool under pressure, and an excellent communicator. Noel is a very sharp and driven person and I would eagerly recommend him, both as a person and IT professional.
I have had the opportunity of working with Noel on a number of occasions. It has always been a great experience. His attention to detail in the IT arena and high level of personal and professional integrity make him a valuable asset to any company. I look forward to working with Noel well into the future, he's a real professional.
Noel is an honest, competent and self-sufficient worker that gets along well with others. I would recommend Noel without hesitation.
