Ken Crest

Ken Crest has a diverse work experience in the field of project management and technical services. Ken has extensive experience in managing projects, leading teams, and implementing enterprise solutions.

Ken worked as a Director of Technical Services at ClipTraining, where they provided service, support, and training on ClipTraining products. Ken also led the support team and provided strategic direction for customer integration and service delivery.

Prior to that, Ken was a Project Manager at Entertainment Benefits Group, where they drove multiple e-commerce software projects specializing in live entertainment and travel. Ken managed cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure project deadlines and revenue goals were met.

Ken also worked as a Project Manager at eSpectrum Solutions, where they provided IT project management services and project leadership in delivering enterprise solutions and services. Ken led software product roadmaps and development teams to create products that delivered exceptional customer experiences and value.

Additionally, Ken worked at Northplains as a Project Manager and Implementation Consultant. Ken successfully managed the enterprise deployment of Digital Asset Management solutions for rich media content. Ken also migrated on-premise DAM infrastructure to the Amazon AWS Cloud and performed workflow analysis and requirements gathering.

Ken's earlier experience includes working at Quad/Graphics as a Product Manager and Senior Project Manager, where they assessed customer requirements, defined product roadmaps, and managed multiple projects and implementations of digital asset management systems. Ken also served as a Senior Technology Analyst and Solutions Architect, where they architected and deployed DAM systems for rich media assets.

Before joining Quad/Graphics, Ken started their own consulting business, eSpectrum Services. Ken was later hired by Quebecor World/QuadGraphics, where they managed a global rollout of a Digital Asset Management System at Avon's production facilities.

Ken began their career as an IT Project Manager at ESM Consulting Services, where they managed the build-out of redundant nationwide frame relay networks for client stock trading facilities.

Ken also worked as a Network Architect at Rare Medium, where they designed network architecture and hardware specifications for enterprise web initiatives.

Ken's earliest work experience was as a Network Manager and Systems Administrator at Applied Graphics Technologies/Hudson Yards, where they managed prepress operations and served publishing customers.

Overall, Ken Crest has a comprehensive background in project management, technical services, and software implementation, with a focus on digital asset management and enterprise solutions.

Ken Crest has a background in computer programming and acquired knowledge in this field through attending the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. However, the specific years of enrollment and any degree obtained were not provided. Additionally, Ken has obtained additional certifications including PMP® Certification Training Course from PMTraining in December 2019 and Lean Six Sigma Fundamentals from Lynda.com, without specific information regarding the month and year of completion for the latter certification.