Dan Shipman-Toon

Experience

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  CPM UK Limited

  Jun 2012 - Jul 2012

  Technical Field Demonstrator

  Technical Field Demonstrator of LG Cinema Screen and Cinema 3D TVs

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  Retail Marketing Group (RMG)

  Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  Technical Field Demonstrator

  Technical Field Demonstrator of LG Cinema Screen and Cinema 3D televisions

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  Open Reality

  Nov 2012 - Nov 2018

  In a similar role as previous, my duties have now expanded to specialise in selected markets and verticals; helping both existing and new customers find solutions to their IT problems by building strong relationships with my customers.As a technical member of the team I effectively utilise my in depth knowledge of the solutions Open Reality work with the ensure that we only sell the right solution in to the right environment. This, coupled with an amicable nature, ensures that the working relationships excel. By working closely with our technical team I can also make sure that my customers are allocated the right resource, at the right time, to ensure that projects and purchases go smoothly and efficiently.Some of the areas of IT I work with:Wireless Networking Security and FirewallsNetwork and Application Performance MonitoringWAN Emulation and TestingWAN Acceleration and OptimisationURL FiltrationIPS/ IDS and DLPManaged and Hosted ServicesCloud InfrastructuresNetwork HardwareDisaster Recovery and Backup Show less As an Account Manager at Open Reality I help both existing and new customers find solutions to their IT problems, from managed services through to network monitoring.Focussing on technologies from vendors such as:Blue CoatPalo Alto NetworksNetwork InstrumentsNetIQCitrixand NetClarityAcross many areas of IT including:Security and FirewallsNetwork/ Application Performance MonitoringWAN Emulation and TestingWAN Acceleration and OptimisationURL FiltrationIPS/ IDS and DLPManaged and Hosted ServicesCloud Infrastructures Show less

  • Territory Account Manager

    May 2014 - Nov 2018

  • Internal Account Manager

    Nov 2012 - May 2014
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  Hewlett Packard Enterprise

  Nov 2018 - now

  As a Consumption Services Specialist, I oversee the delivery of comprehensive reporting for HPE GreenLake services to both UK and global customers. My responsibilities include managing and optimizing their existing infrastructure utilization, assisting with forward planning for upgrades, and helping to reduce costs.In addition, I guide customers through the HPE GreenLake Cloud Platform, enhancing their understanding of our services and portfolio. This role allows me to identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling additional products and services, all while maintaining my status as a trusted advisor. Show less

  • GreenLake Solution Architect

    Apr 2025 - now

  • Consumption Services Specialist

    Jan 2021 - Apr 2025

  • Account Support Manager

    Nov 2018 - Oct 2022