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Darren Ison has extensive experience in the field of Information Technology. Darren started their career as a Systems Engineer at Datamax Office Systems in 1998, where they were responsible for serving 10 local customer accounts and managing Microsoft and Linux-based systems. Darren then moved on to AG Edwards in 2000, where they held the role of Senior Systems Engineer and later became the Senior Technology Engineer. During their time at AG Edwards, they managed various event and performance products, including HP Openview and BMC Patrol. In 2007, Darren joined Charter Communications as a Principal Technologist, where they supported Windows and virtualization platforms and was responsible for architecting solutions for Configuration Management and Event Management. Darren continued their career at Monsanto as a Senior Systems Administrator in 2009 before joining Lumeris as a Senior Systems Engineer in 2010. At Lumeris, they built and managed web infrastructure and applications. Darren then worked at Voya Financial as an IT Manager, where they led the Enterprise Automation group and was responsible for design, implementation, and support of Enterprise Automation Products and services. Currently, they are the Director of Information Technology at the St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission, a role they have held since 2016.
Darren Ison obtained an Associate degree in Computer Technology and Electronics Engineering from CDI (Career Development Institute) between 1991 and 1992.
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St. Lou is…Surprising. Expect the unexpected – especially if you haven’t visited in awhile. From our newly rejuvenated downtown to an ever-expanding menu of offbeat attractions and dining options, you’ll be surprised at what St. Louis has to offer. Whether your meeting is large, small or somewhere in between, the America's Center convention complex offers a unique combination of flexible facilities and services for any event. In addition to 502,000-square feet of exhibit space, first-class catering options, and easy access, St. Louis offers one stop shopping for meeting planners. Our professional staff includes the marketing, sales, services and convention center staff all under one roof. Literally. The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission (dba Explore St. Louis) manages and operates the America's Center® convention complex, which includes six contiguous exhibit halls, 80 meeting rooms, the 67,000-seat Dome at America's Center, 1,400-seat Ferrara Theatre, 28,000 square-foot ballroom and the St. Louis Executive Conference Center. America's Center also employs a full-time labor relations manager who works to establish a mutually beneficial relationship between the center's clients and the local trade unions. One building + one staff = one great meeting. While we all know great meetings don't just “happen” St. Louis can make your next great meeting happen a lot easier. From our convention center and unique meeting venues to the abundance of luxurious and affordable hotel rooms, the Gateway City has whatever you need to take your next meeting to the next level.