Ed Kimm

Ed Kimm has extensive experience in the IT industry, spanning over two decades. Ed is currently the Director of Hybrid Cloud & Professional Services at Flexential, a leading provider of Hybrid/Multi Cloud, Colocation, and Cybersecurity solutions. In this role, they solve complex IT and infrastructure challenges for customers.

Prior to their current position, Ed served as the Director of Alliances & Channel at Resolve Tech Solutions, where they focused on digital transformation, DevOps, and security for enterprise cloud native applications and infrastructure. Ed also advised on modernization through custom app/modular design, integration, cost benefit analysis, and operational efficiency.

Ed's work experience also includes roles at IBM, where they held various positions such as North America Channel Ops Manager, Business Partners; IBM Cloud, Public Markets, SLED & Healthcare; and GTS Evangelist, NA Channel & Business Partner Manager. At IBM, they guided organizations in achieving their cloud modernization journey and driving digital transformation through technologies like RedHat OpenShift, Kubernetes, Microservices, Data/AI/Analytics, Blockchain, and hybrid/multi cloud security.

Before joining IBM, Ed was the Vice President of Security & Cloud Solutions / Channel & Strategic Alliances at StrataCore. Ed also served as the Director of Business Development & Chief Revenue Officer at Wowrack and as a Territory Manager at FiberCloud. Ed started their career as the Director of Sales at Compass Communications Inc.

Overall, Ed Kimm has a diverse background in IT leadership roles, with expertise in hybrid cloud, professional services, alliances, channel management, digital transformation, and cybersecurity.

Ed Kimm attended Western Washington University, although the specific start and end dates are unknown. Ed did not obtain a degree or specify a field of study during their time there. Additionally, Ed Kimm has obtained several certifications, including an Associate Certified Solution Advisor IBM Cloud Foundations from IBM in April 2021. Ed has also received certifications in Cloud & Big Data from Law Seminars International and in Life and Disability Insurance from the State of Washington. Ed holds a Professional Teaching Certification from the State of Washington as well, but the specific dates of obtaining these certifications are not provided.