Alex Freixas

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DISC Type : Ics

Chief Information Officer at Alarm.com

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Alex is the Chief Information Officer at Alarm. com, a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience driving innovation in IT and cloud operations. He holds a B. S. in Industrial and Systems Engineering. Colleagues consistently describe him as a high-energy, versatile, and excellent leader who excels at managing large-scale, geographically dispersed technology organizations.

He is deeply invested in his teams success and frequently celebrates company milestones, such as Alarm. coms 10th anniversary as a public company. Alex travels globally to support international partners and business expansion, having recently been involved in opening new offices in Latin America and visiting teams in Australia.

Unique fact: Alex is a "leap year baby" and celebrated officially becoming a "teenager" in 2024.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Slow

ROI Driven

Curious But Skeptical

They are often friendly and nice, but can sometimes suprise you with their piercing questions  They are unlikely to ever become strong champions even when the conversations are going well; you should focus on cultivating other champions They typically tend to be late adopters even when they seem friendly and excited about what you have to sell

Topics They Care About

Global IT Operations
As CIO, he directs technology organizations dispersed globally and recently supported the opening of new international headquarters for Alarm. com's LATAM and Caribbean division.
Cloud Infrastructure
He leads Cloud Technical Operations, managing all data center infrastructure, public cloud, security, and compliance for Alarm. com's Smart Home as a Service offerings.
Team Leadership
Frequently expresses gratitude and pride for his team, emphasizing their role in the company's success during milestones like their 10th anniversary on Nasdaq.

Media Appearances

Alex has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2023
Chief Information Officer at Alarm.com
4-2014 - 3-2023
Vice President, Systems at Alarm.com
3-2013 - 4-2014
Vice President, Worldwide Information Systems at Strategy
2-1995 - 3-2013
Vice President, MicroStrategy Labs at Strategy

Education

1990 - 1994
B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

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Exp : 30 Location : Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Information Officer at Alarm.com
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Insights For Selling To Alex

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic
  • Don’t overhype the product/pitch, keep it measured
  • Don't ask them to move fast, let them take their time and digest all the information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alex is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alex

  • They are likely to give you a clear answer without taking you around in circles. However, if you share a good relationship, they might not be so forthcoming.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alex move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Alex take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Alex

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