Jon Duren

Sales Sr. Practice Manager, AI & Data Solutions

World Wide Technology

Jan 2025 - Current (1 year 8 months)

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The Startup Lantern

Jan 2023 - Current (3 years 8 months)

As a co-founder and co-host of "The Startup Lantern" podcast, I embark on a journey alongside Druce Macfarlane to illuminate the path for entrepreneurs navigating the exhilarating yet daunting world of startups. Delivered from a wealth of experience within the sphere of startup organizations, our podcast is a beacon for those seeking to avoid the common challenges and obstacles inherent in bringing a new company to life. The insights and advice we share provide value to entrepreneurs regardless of their field or industry. Each episode of "The Startup Lantern" is carefully crafted to dissect complex topics, transforming them into actionable, digestible steps. Our discussions span the breadth of essential themes, from finance and fundraising

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IT Professional

Duren Network Services

Apr 1997 - Current (29 years 5 months)

IT Professional services, Strategic network and data center design, developing technology solutions to meet business goals

Sales Practice Manager, AI & Data Solutions

World Wide Technology

Oct 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 4 months)

As a Practice Manager within the sales organization, I lead a technical team specializing in AI and Data Solutions. At the heart of our mission is the transformative potential of AI to redefine business landscapes, streamline processes, and enrich both customer and employee experiences. We adopt a consultative approach, guiding our customers through the sea of AI possibilities to find solutions that best meet their unique business objectives. Our expertise lies in not just understanding the technical intricacies of AI but in translating these capabilities into tangible business outcomes. Collaborating closely with industry leaders across various sectors, we are committed to bringing innovative, insightful, and impactful ideas to the table.

Sales Practice Manager - Cloud Infrastructure

World Wide Technology

Nov 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year)

I spearhead a team of presales cloud architects, distinguished by their deep expertise across the leading public cloud platforms: AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Our team’s collective experience, forged through years of direct collaboration with these cloud giants, positions WWT uniquely to tackle the most intricate cloud challenges faced by our customers. Our mission is to utilize our extensive cloud knowledge and experience in pioneering innovative solutions that empower our customers to leverage cloud technologies in achieving their strategic objectives. Through a blend of consultative engagements, tailored briefings, and hands-on workshops, we guide our customers through the complexities of cloud adoption, enabling them to visualize and i

Sales Practice Manager - Secure Datacenter Fabrics

World Wide Technology

Feb 2022 - Nov 2022 (10 months)

Applications are more distributed than ever. With SaaS and Public Cloud options driving global deployments, organizations need a secure connectivity fabric to meet the needs of the applications and provide optimal performance.

Sales Practice Manager - Network Solutions Strategy

World Wide Technology

Jan 2019 - Jan 2022 (3 years 1 month)

Focused on overall networking practice strategy, partnerships, future direction and industry transitions.

Sales Practice Manager - Datacenter Networking

World Wide Technology

Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 (2 years 1 month)

Principal Architect

World Wide Technology

Sep 2015 - Jan 2017 (1 year 5 months)

Regional sales engineering overlay supporting all technologies and services provided by WWT. Developing and leading teams of engineers to accomplish tasks in marketing, services, and sales.

CSA Manager

World Wide Technology

Nov 2014 - Sep 2015 (11 months)

Consulting Solutions Architects are the Regional Technology Specialists covering the various Business Practices within WWT. CSA's represent, Mobility, Collaboration, Security, Networking, and Data Center technologies.

CSE Manager

World Wide Technology

Oct 2011 - Nov 2014 (3 years 2 months)

Consulting Systems Engineering Manager for WWT Commercial Southeast region.

CSE, Professional Services

World Wide Technology

Jun 2008 - Oct 2011 (3 years 5 months)

Assist customers by aligning technology solutions to business challenges.

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CTO

IdleAire Technologies

Oct 2000 - May 2008 (7 years 8 months)

Providing visionary insight into the design and planning of IdleAire’s technical architecture. Ensure IdleAire develops the highest quality and most readily supportable solutions to meet all technology challenges. Through constant research and deep-rich communication with technology vendors, keeping a pulse on the direction of technology in surrounding markets and in general, identifying trends and movements that may have an impact on IdleAire. Working to secure the core technologies needed for future success, while further developing technologies commonly used throughout IdleAire.

Sr. Network Engineer

Earthlink

Sep 2000 - Oct 2000 (2 months)

Led a team of engineers in the design and architecture of a national Internet network connecting customers and organizations.

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Sr. Network Engineer

OneMaincom

Feb 1998 - Sep 2000 (2 years 8 months)

Network Engineer

US Internet

Dec 1995 - Feb 1998 (2 years 3 months)

Internet Service Provider located in Knoxville, TN.

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