Mark Thurman is a seasoned sales and business development leader with 11+ years of enterprise experience and a proven track record driving multimillion-dollar deals in networking and optical transport. He has a strong history at Cisco and Viavi, where he displaced incumbents, launched new solution portfolios, and partnered directly with C-level customers to align strategy and execution. Known as an energizer and coach, he builds accountable, entrepreneurial teams and leverages systems like Salesforce for reliable forecasting and pipeline management. Mark blends tactical sales execution with strategic campaign planning—treating sales initiatives like battle plans that unify diverse ideas into clear goals. Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, he recently added hands-on ranching leadership to his portfolio at 5T Ranch, highlighting practical resilience and operational breadth beyond tech sales. Colleagues describe him as a relentless "can do" executor who cultivates esprit de corps while consistently exceeding targets.
11 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science Industrial Distribution, Bachelor of Science Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University
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