The current fiercely competitive business environment requires organizations to have the most effective technology tools in order to remain at the top of their game. However, for technology solutions to be effective, they must be set up and run by highly-skilled technology experts who know how to get the most value out of a solution. So, where do you go to find a high-quality, certified IT professional to help support your IT efforts? Look no further than A&I Solutions, a Broadcom Strategic and Expert Advantage Plus Partner!

A Team of Certified Experts

As a longtime leader in the IT software and services industry, A&I is uniquely equipped to help you with whatever your technology challenges may be. Our entire tech team is certified in their respective fields, possessing both the knowledge and hands-on experience to help our customers achieve real, tangible results. In fact, two of our very own IT ninjas, Tim Higgins and Paul Stege, recently received Broadcom’s prestigious Knight Certification, joining a small and elite group of Technical Partner Professionals who have consistently demonstrated their product knowledge and are considered to be the best of the best. Read on below to find out more about the Broadcom Software Knight program and what sets A&I’s Knights apart from other IT professionals.

What is the Broadcom Software Knight Program?

The Broadcom Software Knights program is an invitation-only program designed to award and distinguish Broadcom partner consultants who have proven their technical expertise and who show a strong passion for Broadcom products. Broadcom describes Knights as “the most elite group of Partner Technical Professionals.” In fact, being named a Knight is the highest level of recognition that can be earned as a Broadcom partner. 

Knight Qualifications

Broadcom’s Software Knight title is bestowed on individuals who prove to be masterminds of Broadcom Software solutions. To qualify for knighthood, individuals must achieve the following:

• Proven sales and technical skills, including design, implementation, service, and/or support capabilities 
• Multiple certifications earned through a third-party exam verifying their understanding of key implementation and configuration concepts
• Show extensive sales expertise in Broadcom products and be skilled in performing proof-of-concepts
• Active participation in Broadcom Software trainings and events
• Frequent knowledge sharing with the Partner community at large

The Benefit of Working with a Broadcom Software Knight

Having an elite group of software gurus as your IT partner is a key step to effectively managing software solutions. When you work with a Knight-certified IT consultant, you’re guaranteed advanced professional support and guidance to help you architect the best technology solution for your business. Unlike other IT consultants, Knights know Broadcom software inside and out and can anticipate and plan for both present and future needs.

Meet Our Knights

A&I is extremely proud to have not one, but two, Knights on our team, both of whom hold multiple Knight certifications. Get to know our Knights below, and let us show you what working with a highly-skilled Knight can mean for your business.

Tim Higgins

Sr. Solutions Architect

Knighted in: Test Data Manager (TDM) and Application Performance Management (APM)  

Tim Higgins has been with A&I Solutions for over 11 years and has worked with software for over 30 years! Fueled by copious amounts of coffee, good music, and all things tech, Tim takes pride in utilizing his extensive IT background to support A&I’s diverse technical needs. While he has vast experience in many different software solutions, his specialty is DevOps and Monitoring products. From presales support to creating POCs and helping solve customers’ unique technical requests, Tim is always willing to lend a hand wherever he can. Working with software for 30 years has allowed Tim to understand Broadcom’s products from a business point of view as well as a developer’s.

Paul Stege

Principal Architect

Knighted in: DX NetOps and DX Unified Infrastructure Management (UIM)     

With over 20 years of experience developing and executing IT strategies, Paul Stege provides the hands-on support, technical knowledge, and forward-thinking vision to transform and simplify business processes while delivering bottom-line, measurable results. As a former CA Technologies IT executive, Paul knows technology inside and out and possesses both the technical expertise and business insight to drive better outcomes and help companies reach their strategic, long-term goals. At A&I Solutions specifically, he is the primary technical lead for our DX NetOps and DX UIM customers and has helped dozens of customers enhance their IT operations.

Achieve More Efficiency and Better Results 

Choosing to work with A&I and our insanely skilled Knights will ensure you get the most out of your technology investment. Tim, Paul, and the rest of our IT team are industry leaders who know how to leverage technology to drive success. Their long list of skills, wealth of experience, and understanding of Broadcom Software solutions are simply unmatched. 

Let us help you achieve more IT efficiency and stay ahead of the curve. Talk to one of our IT specialists to discover how we can help you achieve more.