Glen Benjamin

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Community Account Director/Cybersecurity Outreach Coordinator & Assisting Nonprofits with Grant Funding using our AI Platform @ LAN Infotech, LLC
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Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area, United States, United States
About Glen Benjamin

Offering solutions that improve business outcomes and/or user experiences is my key to success. Award winning Cybersecurity, Cloud, Compliance, Business Continuity and Mobility-IoT Solutions Business Development Professional with proven ability to successfully deliver End-to-End Solutions. Accomplished in consultative sales and adept at closing critical deals involving leading edge technologies to key decision makers. Community Evangelist and AdvocateMy passion for community outreach is evident in his extensive involvement with various local organizations. I serve on the board of South Florida Tech Hub, the Advisory Boards of the Dan Marino Foundation, the Urban League of Palm Beach County, and the South Florida Institute on Aging. My commitment extends to the Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber, where I'm a Board Member with the Women’s Council and Former Chair of the Working Women Win Leads Group. Additionally, I'm the Chair of the Tech Committee and Co-Chair of the Ambassador Team for the Hollywood Chamber, and a proud contributor to Bridge2Life Broward, which aids high school students in career pathing and higher education training."South Florida's tech scene has long been a hub of innovation, collaboration, and community spirit. At the heart of this thriving ecosystem is Glen Benjamin, a name synonymous with dedication, leadership, and impact. Recently, Glen was recently honored with the Community Impact Award at the 2nd Annual Golden Palm Gala & Awards, hosted by the South Florida Tech Hub. This accolade is a testament to his unwavering commitment to fostering growth and resilience within the local business community."Sales and Technical Certifications including Cybersecurity, Acronis, SonicWall, AI, Microsoft Copilot, Certified Business Resiliency Manager, ScreenBeam, Intel, Mimecast, HP, HPE, APC by Schneider Electric, Weather‑Ready Nation Ambassador amongst many others.Whether you are looking to deliver a better customer experience, refresh hardware or software services, improve application performance, gain agility to compete, or leverage networking that can deliver to any device, anywhere, or anytime, we can help.In my personal time, I enjoy spending time with my Granddaughter and family and being a Miami Dolphins Fan as well as Volunteering my time as a Board Member of South Florida Tech Hub. My Experience section details more about how I can provide you tailored solutions for your internal and external communications.Strategic Consulting | Hardware/Software | Hybrid IT & Cloud | Digital Business Solutions

Glen Benjamin's Current Company Details
LAN Infotech, LLC

Lan Infotech, Llc

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Community Account Director/Cybersecurity Outreach Coordinator & Assisting Nonprofits with Grant Funding using our AI Platform
Glen Benjamin Work Experience Details
  • Lan Infotech, Llc
    Community Account Director
    Lan Infotech, Llc Sep 2019 - Present
    Fort Lauderdale, Fl, Us
    Community Account Director for our South Florida and Nationally Based clients offering Managed Service, Cloud and Cybersecurity Solutions for LAN Infotech, a professional information technology consulting and engineering firm. I have also taken on a new role as a Producer/Director/Project Manager helping Nonprofits create and run Virtual Fundraisers using multiple platforms (Zoom, Remo, SwapCard, Teams et. al.) to generate donations and revenue for our clients during this very difficult time. We have been delivering high-value IT solutions to businesses for over 20 years. Professional, timely service and excellence in design and delivery of highly reliable networking solutions have distinguished LAN Infotech as a leader in our craft. Our mature and experienced teams of engineers deploy solutions that range from simple Internet connectivity to business continuity, online managed back up, email archiving, complex support systems, managed services and network level security. Please feel free contact me for an assessment of your current or future infrastructure needs at gbenjamin@laninfotech.com or 954-974-6262.
  • Greater Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce
    Chair Of Greater Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce - Tech Committee
    Greater Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce Feb 2022 - Present
    Us
    The Hollywood Chamber is thrilled to announce that LAN Infotech’s Community Account Manager, Glen Benjamin, will be taking a Leadership Role within the Chamber by becoming the Chair of the Chamber’s Technology Committee. Glen brings over 30 years of experience in the South Florida Tech scene as he is a Board Member of South Florida Tech Hub, which is the result of a merger between TechLauderdale and Palm Beach Tech/Tech Hub of South Florida.The Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Technology Committee’s role is to promote industry growth by working with our local businesses, educational institutions, government entities, and strategic business groups to support the goals and initiatives of member companies in the Chamber.The core focus is producing long-term economic impact for the Hollywood Chamber by attracting New and obtaining Renewal Memberships, supporting New Startups in our community, and helping build the Tech Talent job pool.Our Technology Committee will focus on the hottest and fastest-growing initiatives in the Tech Space, such as Smart Cities, Cloud, Internet, Transportation, Robotics, Gaming, E-Sports, E-Commerce, Automation, AI, etc. AR, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, to name a few.
  • South Florida Tech Hub 🌴
    Board Member
    South Florida Tech Hub 🌴 Sep 2016 - Present
    West Palm Beach, Fl, Us
    I'm a Board Member with the South Florida Tech Hub, formerly TechLauderdale to help drive South Florida as a major Technology Hub in the Southeast. I'm also a Board Member of our largest Tech event, ITPalooza, which is our premiere event being held in December at Broward Convention Center. TechLauderdale also hosts other major events during the year including SUP-X, Tech Talent Fest and our Cinco de Mayo Golf Tournament, which we also use to increase exposure to our organization and community.
  • Strictly Technology Llc
    Client Executive
    Strictly Technology Llc Apr 2019 - Sep 2019
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us
    Let Strictly Tech make you the IT hero of your organization. Enterprise and diverse businesses drive our economy on both the national and local levels. Strictly Tech is a nationally-certified woman-owned business enterprise delivering IT solutions throughout the United States. Our corporate headquarters is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with Sales and Technical Teams strategically located in various major cities to best service our clients.Strictly Tech can assist your organization's Technology needs by providing (but not limited to) Strategic Consulting, Infrastructure/Architecture Design, Device/Hardware/Software as a Service, Data/Cloud Migration, Network Optimization, Helpdesk Service as we all as many other solutions that we offer. Please contact gbenjamin@strictlytech.com or 954-974-6262 or visit www.strictlytech.com to learn more about how Strictly Tech can be your trusted advisor.
  • Centurylink Business For Enterprise
    Senior Enterprise Account Manager
    Centurylink Business For Enterprise Feb 2018 - Apr 2019
    Monroe, La, Us
    CenturyLink’s global network and dependable local account support structure focused entirely on wireline services sets us apart from our competitors. We provide robust and secure network connections to meet the growing and changing requirements of our global society. As a Senior Enterprise Account Manager with over 30 years in the Telecommunications sector, I am your customer advocate. I understand the problems you want to solve, such as:► Accelerating application performance► Ensuring that network and application latency don’t drive away business► Replacing, Augmenting or Enhancing your current network architecture to avoid business disruptions► Driving better customer experience► Decreasing infrastructure costs while increasing efficiency Whether you are working with me individually, our leadership team or your supporting account team, one thing is for certain – our decades of collected experience make us stand out. I am surrounded by like-minded individuals that value dedication serve our customers in an extraordinary way.For example, we’ve helped multinational manufacturing customers with the challenge of scaling their communications technology for their growing businesses. Rather than try to handle these increasing demands themselves, they outsourced to CenturyLink—the specialists. By doing so, they were able to:☁ Focus their resources on internal activities that grow revenue ☁ Allow CenturyLink to proactively monitor and manage their network, freeing up resources to grow the business Whether you’re the Network Manager or the Chief Technology Officer, you understand that a network specialist will empower your organization to expand. Allow us to design a customized plan to provide the solutions you need to take your business to new heights.
  • Host.Net
    Sr. Account & Business Alliance Manager/Certified Business Resiliency Manager
    Host.Net Mar 2017 - Sep 2017
    Boca Raton, Fl, Us
    ***Host.net was acquired by 365 Data Centers September 2017, my position was eliminated*** Brought on to increase base of Data Center/Colocation/Cloud accounts by growing Channel Partner and End-User clients by driving net new incremental business. Targeted specific industries including Healthcare, Financial, Legal to drive opportunities requiring specific services surrounding compliance standards.• Created E-Rate Practice to drive K-12/Library Internet and Broadband connectivity for schools in South Florida area• Established partnerships with key Channel Partners and Cyber Insurance Carriers to help drive Data Center services on joint client opportunities• Represented HOST.NET as a Trustee at Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce as well as multiple local and regional Technology/Business Development Tradeshows including SFTA, Palm Beach Tech, CIO Council, FAU Tech Runway and Broward County Chamber events
  • Direclogix Corp
    Strategic Account Manager
    Direclogix Corp Mar 2016 - Mar 2017
    Boca Raton, Fl, Us
    Offering solutions that improve business outcomes and/or improve user experiences for primarily large HP Inc. or Hewlett Packard Enterprise Accounts, which is my previous background. I am Sales Certified in HPE along with VMware, Veeam, Citrix, E-Rate and also have an extensive background in Telecom/Mobility/Virtualization to help deliver solutions around those key areas.
  • Tigerdirect
    Strategic Account Sales Manager At Pcm (Acquired Tigerdirect 12/15)
    Tigerdirect Oct 2015 - Feb 2016
    Miami, Fl, Us
    Role is designed to augment and work in conjunction with TigerDirect and PCM B2B Account Managers on Key or Strategic Accounts to offer Value-Add Solution-Based Products and Services that will help those clients by either streamlining processes, increase efficiencies, drive new revenues or reduce costs in their operations.
  • Hewlett-Packard
    Partner Business Manager
    Hewlett-Packard Feb 2012 - Oct 2015
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Partner Business Manager supporting National Distributor Systemax (Which owns Tiger Direct, CompUSA, Circuit City amongst others) to drive B2B Revenue for HP Printing Personal Systems Organization. Multi-threaded approach using combination of core business such Desktops, Notebooks/Ultrabooks, Workstations and Multifunction Printers/Scanners/Workflow Solutions.Highly focused in specialized speciality areas such Thin Clients to support Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Digital Signage and Point of Sale Solutions. HP Printing Personal Systems (PPS), a $65 billion annual revenue business that includes personal computers, technical workstations, printers, graphics solutions, managed-print services and internet services.
  • Hp
    Regional Sales Manager Webos - Business Unit Closed Down
    Hp May 2011 - Nov 2011
    Houston, Texas, Us
    Lead a large base of national, regional and local HP integrators and resellers to develop mobility practices and to introduce a series of new mobility products using webOS (HP TouchPad). Travel extensively in the southeast region to demonstrate new products and to make presentations to a wide variety of HP Partners, integrators and end-users with a focus on providing flexible solutions within the Healthcare, Education and Enterprise services. Key Achievements:• Led team that generated $51M+ in webOS revenue YTD 2011. • Presented HP TouchPad and webOS under pre-release non-disclosure agreement or post-release form to multiple groups as part of Road Shows, Webinars or End-User Meetings to promote product. Strategic presentations delivered include:o Dougherty County School Board, which was featured in news article at http://www.albanyherald.com/news/2011/aug/09/dcss-to-consider-tablet-program/o Field Sales Teams of National Partners/Distributors such as ePlus, Synnex and Systemax/Tiger-Direct/CompUSA.o Host multiple opportunities on behalf of national distributor, Tech-Data which has over 150,000 resellers in their channel. Hosted high-profile TouchPad Launch Event that featured all 2,000 Tech-Data employees and hosted series of webinars that reached entire Tech-Data community. Additionally, presented in-person to largest resellers in Tech-Select on mobility services. o External groups at events such as AngelBeat Technology Conference as well as ASCII IT Success Seminar, where HP was featured as Platinum Sponsors for these respective events.
  • Spherion Corporation
    Manager Wireless Program For Sprint
    Spherion Corporation Nov 2004 - Feb 2011
    Atlanta, Georgia, Us
    Manage Spherion's Wireless Services on behalf of Sprint Nextel
  • Sprint
    Enterprise Account Manager
    Sprint Dec 2002 - Feb 2011
    Overland Park, Kansas, Us
    Lead multi-faceted team which included select Sprint Business Solution Partners that supports business integration needs for multi-million dollar domestic global accounts. Accounts include industry leaders in trucking/logistics, automotive retail, telecom infra-structure construction and installation, computer software integration, and staffing/recruiting companies. Created initiatives to exponentially increase mobile broadband (3G/4G) to extend reach and efficiency of large mobile workforces. Managed channel delivery of Citrix Mobility solutions using Citrix Receiver on Sprint with verified mobile devices including smart phones and tablets to enterprise and public sector accounts along with creating ecosystem to engage Citrix Partners to facilitate integration. Key Achievements:• Exceeded 100% targets for corporate and individual liable sales for mobile broadband (3G/4G).• Grew base revenues significantly and closed $100M contracted revenue on behalf of Sprint/Nextel.• Presented demonstration “The World’s Largest Mobile Device” using Ford Work Solutions F-150 at Citrix Summit and Synergy in San Francisco, May 2010. Videos created as part of program to promote the partnership between Citrix and Sprint feature Citrix CEO Mark Templeton. See http://www.citrix.com/tv/#videos/2211 and http://www.citrix.com/tv/#videos/2167.
  • Qwest
    Account Manager
    Qwest Jan 2001 - Dec 2002
    Monroe, La, Us
    Managed large core team (project managers, solution engineers, implementation team) to service multi-national major accounts by providing a combination of IP/MPLS/VPN/Long Distance/800 and Wholesale Services. Developed relationships with additional solution partners under Qwest Business Partner Program in order to deliver network to network interfaces domestically and globally.Key Achievements:• Grew segment of business over 300%. Led successful integration with key domestic account using BellSouth Frame Relay NNI, which helped grow Qwest network presence by over 500%.
  • At&T
    Account Manager - Network And Equipment
    At&T Oct 1992 - Jan 2001
    Dallas, Tx, Us
    AT&T Growth MarketsDirected domestic global account team responsible for revenue growth, retention and service of small, mid-size and enterprise level accounts. Provided entire AT&T communications portfolio from traditional Voice/800/900 Multiquest/Conference Calling/Calling Card services to data services such as IP/ MPLS/ Frame/ X.25/ Web/ EW3 as DNAE. Established self in growth market by developing innovative solutions and increasing revenues which led to advancement within AT&T organization.Key Achievements:• Received 20 Year Service Award from AT&T.• President’s Club, 1995-1997.Account ExecutiveAT&T Global Business SystemsProvided account management to large customer base which was primarily targeted for Definity G1/G2 PBX opportunities including Call Center Consulting, IVR Integration, and International Call-Back Re-origination Services.Key Achievements:• Received award for achieving largest video conferencing sale in SE Region for National Jewelry Retailer, 1993.• Received award for highest Joint Equipment/Network Sales Achievement in SE Region, 1993.
  • At&T
    Sales And Service
    At&T Jul 1979 - Jan 2001
    Dallas, Tx, Us
    Variety of Sales and Service jobs while starting out at the telephone company formerly known as Southern Bell. Migrated to AT&T as part of the Bell System Divestiture 1/1/84 and found my way to bigger and better things many years later in the ever-growing telecommunications industry.

Glen Benjamin Education Details

  • Broward College
    Broward College
    Business

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