David Gaertner
Strategic Growth Leader & Trusted Advisor
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I bring decades of experience leading growth and customer success initiatives, with a proven ability to transform complex challenges into seamless solutions. With expertise spanning technical sales, business strategy, and software deployment, I have consistently delivered multimillion-dollar outcomes by coaching teams, crafting innovative tools, and building strong client relationships. Known as a calming and insightful leader, I excel at aligning people and numbers to achieve business goals while maintaining focus and clarity under pressure.
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What I Offer
I specialize in helping organizations unlock their growth potential through technology and leadership.
Strategic Leadership
Driving teams and tools to achieve measurable outcomes.
Client Success Enablement
Guiding businesses to make the most of their software investments.
Customized Solutions
Creating tailored data tools and strategies for impactful results.
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Leadership Coaching
Software Deployment
Data Insights Development
Strategic Sales Enablement
Wisdom at Work
Notable Roles
Principal, IBM Z Software Deployment – IBM
Led an ELA deployment program across the Americas, generating significant revenue improvements through tailored data tools and strategic coaching.
New Initiative Sales Leader – IBM
Designed and executed strategies to address enterprise customer demand for emerging technologies like cloud and analytics, driving team success in a competitive market.
Technical Sales Business Unit Executive – IBM
Managed and developed a team of 75+ sales specialists, achieving consistent revenue growth and enhanced team morale.
Areas of Expertise
Customer Success Leadership
I drive outcomes by designing tools and strategies that maximize customer adoption and satisfaction. My initiatives have generated multimillion-dollar revenue gains while enhancing team productivity.
Technical Sales & Software Deployment
From building advanced data tools to leading diverse technical teams, I thrive at the intersection of technology and sales, ensuring smooth software adoption and measurable results.
People-Centric Leadership
I combine analytical precision with a human touch, building cohesive teams and relationships while delivering impactful business results.
Key Achievements
Innovative Tools Development
Designed Python and SQL-driven dashboards and tools that improved team performance and revenue outcomes.
Award-Winning Leadership
Recipient of multiple IBM accolades, including the Outstanding Technical Achievement Award and the 100% Club.
Enterprise Solution Scaling
Scaled IBM WebSphere services and solutions across global teams, delivering value to clients in the US, UK, Japan, and China.
Wisdom is...the ability to recognize a situation and the pattern it resembles, and then effectively use language to help others learn from that recognition in a way that is advantageous for them.
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