Our mission is to guide companies through the process of modernizing and transforming their technologies and systems to gain a competitive advantage, increase profitability, and improve the customer’s experience. We help companies assess, select, and implement technologies and platforms that will help them achieve and exceed their business objectives, and we do it with security as the priority.We offer a broad range of innovative solutions for cyber security, cloud computing, and network transformation services backed with world-class managed and professional service and have delivered thousands of solutions around the world.With a two-decade legacy, Lightstream is synonymous with integrity, accountability, and urgency. Our unwavering dedication to our customers drives us to take ownership of outcomes and deliver on desired business results. We are committed to shouldering responsibility without excuses, ensuring that our clients have a partner they can trust every step of the way.As a distinguished Microsoft Partner and member of the exclusive Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA), Lightstream excels in delivering comprehensive Microsoft solutions. Our extensive credentials in Azure Infrastructure and Security make us uniquely equipped to enhance your Microsoft capabilities through a diverse array of services. From specialized security assessments for Microsoft 365 and Azure to advanced DevSecOps consulting, we ensure meticulous attention to cyber defenses and system integrity. Our offerings extend beyond professional services into robust Cloud and Managed Security Services, providing a holistic approach to cloud infrastructure management, cloud security, and operational efficiency through FinOps. With capabilities like Managed Defender and Managed Sentinel, we enhance threat detection and response, underscoring our commitment to securing and optimizing cloud environments for sustained business growth and resilience.

Our mission is to deliver innovative, and secure, cloud solutions. Our solutions-as-a-service provide a unified customer experience with six differentiated offerings. NWN Carousel provides integrated unified communications, security, devices, contact center, visual collaboration and connectivity through our advanced technology solutions—all powered by an Experience Management Platform (EMP).

The future of work is the space to succeed. We provide tech that empowers organizations to unlock potential & deliver a better employee experience.

We connect the world.Our connections make us stronger. With partnerships, people, services and delivery, we’ll help you improve performance and amplify the impact of intelligent technology in your environment. Our commitment is to help your business run smarter.We integrate confidence.Trust and confidence are foundational to your IT strategy. To be up-to-date, up-to-speed and fully informed, you need a team that’s collaborative to the core — keeping you efficient and on track to meet your goals.We deliver expertise.You need answers more than you need equipment. We provide a team with the experience, intelligence and right IT solutions to help you make strategic business decisions. So you can scale faster, optimize your investments and reach your goals.Technology Topics we're currently solving for:- Hyperconverged roadmaps- Which architecture is right for you?- What's the real TCO?- What's the TTM?- Hybrid Cloud- What's the right blend of private vs public?- What's the most economical cloud provider today for your needs?

Advising clients how they can best maximize the value of their Microsoft investment through creative licensing and cost avoidance. Assisting clients throughout the Central U.S. within the SMB market and up through the Fortune 100 in evaluating their Microsoft contract for any cost savings opportunities, consolidation areas and building their Microsoft road map as it relates to their business.

The IT industry is constantly evolving and is a rapidly changing arena. To appropriately navigate through the industry and allow for IT to be a business enabler, organizations need trusted relationships. Partners that can be trusted, are dedicated to improving the organizations business needs, and are able to deliver on their word. That is where I step in. I am very passionate about helping my customers make smart decisions. These decisions will reduce risks, accelerate the business, align with major organizational initiatives, and most importantly provide a discernible return on investment. I am diligent in updating my customers on the industry's latest trends/changes as it relates to their environment be the effects negative or positive. I make certain my customers are procuring hardware and software in the most cost effective manner and vendor agnostically provide IT solutions that fit their business goals/needs. I will be responsive, resourceful, proactive, and enjoy myself while partnering with customers to be sure they have a favorable experience with SHI and are serving their business needs in the best manner. Specialties:Microsoft Certified Professional (EA, Select/Select Plus, Open)Volume License Program management excluding MSFT (Adobe, VMware, Redhat, Oracle, Citrix, Symantec etc.)Data Center Solutions (Switching, Storage, Servers, Virtualization, Cloud, etc)Commodity Hardware Procurement (Bulk purchasing, customized catalogs, sourcing)Services (Network Assessments, Lifecycle {asset tag/config/image}, Mobility Assessments, Security Assessments)

Lead a team of inside account managers from a development, training, and sales assistance perspective. Partner with several outside field executive to manage corporate to enterprise size accounts from 250 to 5,000 employees on any and all IT initiatives involving software, hardware, and integration.Manage on-going relationships with major tier 1 manufacturers throughout the technology industry to provide opportunities within my territory. Connect manufacturer representatives with customers on specifc technology project needs.Conistent achievement of annual and quarterly growth goals within the regions I've had the privilege of working.

Develop, run daily deal marketing program. Supervise leagues, assist with running social events. Train new employees, officials.

Supervised and coordinated numerous sporting events, leagues, and tournamentsEffectively created and edited add-on value for members in the form of weekly headlines.Extensive operation of online database