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Brent Bateman

Principal Sales Engineer at Operant Networks

Brent Bateman has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Brent began their career in 1989 as a Service Technician at Inacom Information Systems, where they gained expertise in troubleshooting and configuring routers in WAN/LAN environments. Brent later became a Service Manager, negotiating contracts and managing a team of Service Representatives.

In 2000, Brent joined SBC Communications as an ISS IP and Security specialist, achieving significant growth in IP-based products. Brent then moved on to Solsoft in 2004, working as a Security Sales Engineer. In this role, they provided pre-sales consulting on security policy management software and conducted vulnerability assessments.

In 2006, Brent joined Cisco Systems as a Consulting Sales Engineer, where they advised customers on security best practices and procedures. Brent also provided post-sales support, including installation, training, and troubleshooting.

Brent's next role was at BT, starting in 2007 as a Principal Sales Engineer. Here, they specialized in large outsourcing opportunities, managed sales teams and territories, and provided technical training to customers and internal teams.

In 2010, Brent joined Vertex Data Science as a Solutions Architect, working until 2014. Brent then moved to Dell SonicWALL as a Senior Sales Engineer, specializing in security and infrastructure and serving as a subject matter expert between the sales force and customers.

From 2016 to 2019, Brent worked at Sophos, first as a Sales Engineer and later as an Enterprise Sales Engineer. Brent provided technical support on complex designs and specialized in security and infrastructure.

Brent'smost recent position is at Orange Business Services, where they started in 2019 as a Senior Pre-Sales Partner. Brent is responsible for pre-sales activities and partnerships, focusing on driving sales and achieving targets.

Currently, Brent works at Operant Networks as a Principal Sales Engineer, starting in 2023. Brent'sprimary role is to drive sales as a technical expert.

Throughout their career, Brent has gained extensive experience in technical sales, pre-sales consulting, and providing post-sales support. Brent has specialized in various areas, including security, infrastructure, and outsourcing opportunities.

Brent Bateman's education history includes attending the University of Southern Indiana. However, no specific information is provided regarding the start and end years, degree name, or field of study.

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