I blend a decade of enterprise solution selling with hands-on audio craftsmanship, building a proven acumen in account management and sales. I also design and build vintage-style microphones, overseeing end-to-end production and collaborating with artists and engineers worldwide to deliver proven results. These experiences give me a unique ability to translate technical credibility into practical sonic solutions that elevate creativity and streamline workflows for clients. At every stage, I aim to simplify complexity, deliver high-impact demonstrations, and align capabilities with real-world needs to help teams adopt the right tools and technologies for their creative and business goals.

Robert Sestili

I blend a decade of enterprise solution selling with hands-on audio craftsmanship, building a proven acumen in account management and sales. I also design and build vintage-style microphones, overseeing end-to-end production and collaborating with artists and engineers worldwide to deliver proven results. These experiences give me a unique ability to translate technical credibility into practical sonic solutions that elevate creativity and streamline workflows for clients. At every stage, I aim to simplify complexity, deliver high-impact demonstrations, and align capabilities with real-world needs to help teams adopt the right tools and technologies for their creative and business goals.

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I blend a decade of enterprise solution selling with hands-on audio craftsmanship, building a proven acumen in account management and sales. I also design and build vintage-style microphones, overseeing end-to-end production and collaborating with artists and engineers worldwide to deliver proven results. These experiences give me a unique ability to translate technical credibility into practical sonic solutions that elevate creativity and streamline workflows for clients.

At every stage, I aim to simplify complexity, deliver high-impact demonstrations, and align capabilities with real-world needs to help teams adopt the right tools and technologies for their creative and business goals.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Principal AI & Business Solution Specialist at Microsoft
July 1, 2015 - Present
Leads customer engagement for Microsoft 365 business solutions by building strong, trust-based relationships with key stakeholders, delivering persuasive demos, and shaping strategic vision discussions that move organizations toward adoption. Partners with executives and business leaders to understand their goals, navigate buying cycles, remove roadblocks, and accelerate decision-making. Coordinates across internal teams and ensures smooth deployment handoffs to maintain long-term account health and deepen customer loyalty, consistently positioning Microsoft as a high-value investment that delivers measurable business outcomes.
Principal Technical Specialist at Microsoft
September 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025
Led advanced technical engagements, focusing on AI, cloud, and collaboration solutions, delivering high-impact demos and guiding customers through adoption and deployment with an emphasis on measurable business outcomes.
Senior Technical Specialist (A/V Collaboration) at Microsoft
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Drove A/V collaboration solutions through demonstrations, technical training, and cross-team coordination for partner enablement and customer success.
Collaboration & A/V Systems Engineer at Cisco
January 1, 2016 - September 1, 2021
Provided technical and sales support across Cisco’s A/V and video collaboration portfolio, focusing on business development, solution selling, and partner enablement; delivered compelling product demos, led video-centric sales presentations, and provided hands-on training across codecs, cameras, room systems, and control workflows while supporting major marketing and industry events to showcase end-to-end A/V solutions.
Owner & CEO at RMS Audioworks
January 1, 2010 - Present
As CEO, Owner, and Chief Design Engineer, led the end-to-end creation of handcrafted vintage-style tube microphones. Oversaw product design, component selection, circuit engineering, and final tuning, ensuring each microphone met the tonal expectations of discerning artists and engineers. Managed all business operations, built client relationships, guided buyers through microphone selection, and positioned RMS Audioworks as a trusted boutique brand within the pro-audio community.

Education

Bachelor of Science (STEM Graduate) at Northern Illinois University
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
Audio Engineering at School of Music – Audio Engineering
January 11, 2030 - June 10, 2026

Qualifications

MS Certified: AI Business Professional
January 1, 2026 - June 10, 2026
MS Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals
January 1, 2026 - June 10, 2026
Copilot for M365 Achiever
January 1, 2025 - June 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Computers & Electronics, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Manufacturing