Solutions Architect

David Zörb

IT professional since 2003...

20+ years in enterprise IT NPX #26 globally NCX-MCI #34 Nutanix R&D team

Turning complexity into clarity

David Zörb

I am a dedicated professional in the IT industry since 2003, bringing a wealth of experience across various roles, including Network Engineering, Cyber Security, Cloud Solutions, Pre-Sales, Consulting, and Solution Engineering.

My diverse expertise spans multiple industries, including manufacturing, financial services, and managed service providers.

I help companies of all sizes around the globe to design and architect solutions to meet and exceed their business goals.

Born in Germany and having spent most of my career there, I relocated to the Netherlands with my family in 2023 — and have been calling Maastricht home ever since.

Cloud Architecture Solution Engineering Virtualization DevOps & Automation Cyber Security R&D & Innovation Pre-Sales & Advisory

Work experience

Over two decades of building enterprise IT solutions and guiding teams and customers.

Aug 2023 – Present Nutanix Netherlands B.V. — Hoofddorp, NL

Staff Solutions Architect

In my current role as Staff Solutions Architect I work in the Solutions & Performance Engineering team at Nutanix. In this R&D function, I am developing best practices, reference architectures and validated designs. I am working closely with Engineering and Product Management to represent the voice of our customers, curate their requirements and drive business outcomes for some of our largest customers.

Dec 2016 – Aug 2023 Nutanix Germany GmbH — Frankfurt

Principal Consulting Architect

Within my role as Principal Consulting Architect in the Nutanix Professional Services organization, I helped customers to architect and design enterprise solutions, driving digital transformation and reaching their business objectives. I was also leading some of the largest projects in EMEA and became the trusted advisor for some of our largest and most strategic customers. In addition, I was acting as a subject matter expert for DevOps and Automation, as well as mentoring and onboarding new team members.

Jan 2016 – Dec 2016 VCE Technology Solutions GmbH — Munich

Solutions Architect

In my role as Solutions Architect at VCE (the Virtual Computing Environment), I was responsible for the installation and successful integration of Vblock systems on-site at customer locations across the world. VCE was originally a joint venture between EMC and Cisco Systems with additional investments by VMware, and was later acquired by EMC, which was subsequently acquired by Dell Technologies.

Sep 2005 – Dec 2015 CSC Deutschland GmbH — Wiesbaden

Solutions Architect

At Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) I worked in multiple roles — starting as a Network Engineer, then focusing on Compute and Virtualization. With my combined expertise I became part of CSC's Cloud Delivery team, instrumental in forming the company standard for cloud solutions and private cloud offerings. Later I moved into an Advisory Technical Sales Engineer role within the Cloud Sales organisation, focusing on discovering customer needs, identifying problem areas and defining solutions. CSC is now known as DXC Technology, founded in April 2017 through a merger with Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Enterprise Services unit.

Education
Sep 2003 – Aug 2005 CSC Deutschland Services GmbH

Apprenticeship — IT Specialist, Systems Integration

Completed a dual-track vocational apprenticeship as an IT specialist in the field of systems integration.

Sep 2000 – Aug 2003 Martin-Niemöller-Gymnasium

University Entrance Examination (Abitur)

University entrance qualification with focus subjects in English, Computer Sciences, and History.

Certifications & Achievements

Including the Nutanix Platform Expert — one of the most exclusive certifications in enterprise infrastructure, held by fewer than 30 people globally when awarded.
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Nutanix Platform Expert badge

Nutanix Platform Expert (NPX) #26

Cloud Computing Architecture Design
Nutanix Certified Expert Multicloud Infrastructure badge

NCX Multicloud Infrastructure #34

Multicloud Virtualization Design
Nutanix University Subject Matter Expert badge

Nutanix University Subject Matter Expert

Education SME
CompTIA Network+ badge

CompTIA Network+

Networking DNS Routing
2026 Nutanix Hackathon Winner badge

2026 Nutanix Hackathon Winner

Innovation Excellence

Awards & Recognition

2021

Nutanix Future Leaders Program

Participated and completed the Cranfield Strategic Leadership Program as part of the Nutanix EMEA Future Leaders Program.

2020

Nutanix Hall of Fame

Recognized and awarded for being the best overall team.

2018

Nutanix Recognition Award

Awarded at Nutanix's annual Sales Kickoff Event as the Best Customer Success Contributor for FY19 in EMEA.

Say Hello

Whether you have a question or just want to chat about solution design & tech — shoot me a message.

Nutanix Platform Expert badge

Recipients of the NPX badge have demonstrated the ability to design and deliver enterprise-class solutions on the Nutanix platform, using multiple hypervisors and vendor software stacks. NPX recipients have both documented and demonstrated their ability to deliver enterprise-scale IT solutions that support applications with service level agreements specified by business stakeholders.

Cloud Computing Design Sizing Architecture
Nutanix Certified Expert Multicloud Infrastructure badge

Recipients of the NCX-MCI badge have demonstrated the ability to design enterprise-scale solutions that support business-critical applications with service level agreements specified by business stakeholders.

Cloud Computing Conceptual Design Virtualization
Nutanix University Subject Matter Expert badge

Nutanix University Subject Matter Experts contribute their skills and experience to the industry-leading Nutanix Certification Program. Nutanix SMEs take part in workshops centered around the development of an exam from start to finish and work with like-minded individuals to help develop the highest-quality content for Nutanix exams.

Education Development Subject Matter Expert
CompTIA Network+ badge

Earners of the CompTIA Network+ certification have the skills needed to troubleshoot, configure, and manage enterprise networks.

DNS Network Configuration Networking Concepts Network Troubleshooting Routing & Switching
2026 Nutanix Hackathon Winner badge

This badge is awarded to a winner of the Nutanix R&D Hackathon XII. The recipient was part of a distinguished team whose project was selected by a global judging panel for its exceptional ingenuity, technical excellence, and business impact.

Innovation Creative Problem-Solving Technical Excellence Business Impact