Al Slamecka is responsible for Cisco’s global alignment and go-to-market strategy in the Financial Services industry. As an FSI Business Development Manager, he works across Cisco and with FSI customers to align Cisco’s architectural offers with the business and IT needs of the FS industry. An 18-year veteran of Cisco, Mr. Slamecka previously held FSI focused roles within Cisco’s Digital Transformation team and Cisco’s sales and marketing organizations.
Mr. Slamecka holds a degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech and resides in Atlanta, Georgia.
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