Michael Swanton

Michael Swanton has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Starting in 2016, they worked as a Personal Fitness Trainer, guiding clients in weight loss, muscle building, and improving fitness levels. In 2017, they were employed as a Digital Marketing & Ecommerce Operator for Rasko Diamonds, where they analyzed market research and sales figures to reposition the company's products and adopt new technologies. Simultaneously, they also worked as a Digital solutions and strategy consultant for Digit.It, providing consulting services.

In 2018, Swanton became an Account Executive at PCM Canada, prospecting and onboarding new clients, analyzing client networks, and producing solutions to business challenges. Michael then joined Ingram Micro in 2019 as a Cyber Security Vendor Operations Representative, managing a sales pipeline and leading Mcafee security licensing activities.

In 2020, Swanton worked as a Cyber Security Vendor Consultant for Third Bridge Group Limited, and then as a Pre Sales Technical Account Manager for Qualys, where they drove the pre-sales process, positioned solutions, and managed the entire sales cycle.

Currently, Swanton is a Solutions Architect at SandboxAQ, providing technical expertise during the sales process and assisting clients in managing and migrating their environments toward post-quantum cryptography. Their responsibilities include demonstrating product capabilities, defining customer needs, building relationships, overcoming technical issues, and designing successful PoV deployments.

Michael Swanton's education history is as follows:

In 2014, they enrolled at the University of Toronto and completed their Honorary Bachelor of Arts degree in Digital Enterprise Management in 2018.

In 2016, they attended Sheridan College and obtained a certificate in Digital Communications, which they completed in 2018.

During 2019 and 2020, Michael pursued a certification in Project Management and became a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) from the Project Management Institute.

In 2019, they also completed The Advanced Digital and Professional Training Program from Ryerson University, which enhanced their digital and professional skills.

Michael is currently pursuing a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General, at the Ted Rogers MBA program at Toronto Metropolitan University. Michael started their MBA in 2021 and is expected to complete it in 2023.

Additionally, Michael has obtained several certifications. In 2016, they became a Personal Training Specialist certified by the Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc.

In 2018, they completed the Cisco services expert Program (CSEP) offered by Cisco.

In 2020, they obtained the Qualys Vulnerability Management Certification from Qualys.

Overall, Michael Swanton has a diverse education history, including a bachelor's degree, a certificate, pursuing an MBA, and various certifications in project management, digital communications, personal training, and vulnerability management.