Christian Saunders

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Software Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Overview

Christian Saunders is a Software Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco with a core philosophy of building technology as tools to solve problems. A graduate of the University of Calgary, his background is in software architecture, notably contributing to the Shaw Go Wi-Fi product during his tenure at Shaw Communications.

His passion for technology extends to community involvement, having volunteered for the board of the Calgary UNIX Users Group. This reflects a deep-seated interest in powerful, tool-based operating systems that dates back to his early teens when personal computers first emerged.

He is the co-inventor on a patent for a system that allows for the delayed registration and authorization of devices on a network.

Personality Overview

Believer

Relationship Oriented

Enthusiastic

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Software Architecture
His career is defined by roles as a Principal and Senior Software Architect, where he designed and implemented core technological solutions for multiple companies.
Wireless Network Solutions
Served as a senior architect for the Shaw Go Wi-Fi product and participated in a Wireless Broadband Alliance project focused on Wi-Fi provisioning.
Technology as a Tool
His stated philosophy is that technology's fundamental purpose is to serve as a tool to enable people and solve problems, from low-level computing to high-level math.

Media Appearances

Christian has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2022
Software Engineering Technical Leader at Cisco
4-2021 - 2-2022
Principal Software Architect at Locate Local
9-2019
Principal Software Architect at Kilobit Labs Inc.
2-2013 - 5-2019
Senior Software Architect - Wireless Core at Shaw Communications
2-2007 - 2-2013
Team Lead - Online Applications at Shaw Communications

Education

2003 - 2005
BSc from University of Calgary
2001 - 2003
General Science Diploma from Mount Royal University

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During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid cutting into their flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Christian is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Christian

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Christian move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Christian take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

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