Ben Carter

Head Of Networks & Infrastructure at Zen Internet

Ben Carter has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Ben is currently the Head of Networks & Infrastructure at Zen Internet, a position they have held since June 2021. Prior to this, from September 2020 to June 2021, they worked as a Principal Architect at the same company. In 2020, they served as the Interim Head of Operations at Exa Networks from January to July.

Ben's career includes significant roles in the telecommunications industry. Ben served as the Chief Technology Officer at aql telecommunications from June 2015 to December 2019. Prior to that, they held various positions at different organizations, including Network Design Manager at Vodafone (July 2012 to March 2014), Head of Network Design - Access at Cable & Wireless (December 2008 to July 2012), and Network Manager / Network Design at Thus plc (February 2006 to December 2008).

Before their tenure at Thus plc, Ben was the Network Services Manager at Legend Communications plc from October 2001 to February 2006. Ben also worked as a Network Manager at OnCue Telecommunications Ltd from August 2000 to October 2001 and as a Senior Network Engineer at Ellis & Everard from September 1997 to September 2000.

Unfortunately, no information is provided about Ben Carter's work experience prior to 1997.

Ben Carter attended Millfield High School from 1989 to 1994. After completing high school, they enrolled at Blackpool Sixth Form College from 1994 to 1996, where they studied Computing.

In terms of certifications, Ben obtained various certifications related to their field. In 2008, they became a Cisco Certified Internetwork Professional, a Cisco Certified Network Professional, and also earned the Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist (JNCIS-M) certification. Ben became a member of the British Computer Society (MBCS) in 2010. Additionally, they obtained the Member Institute Engineering Technology (MIET) certification from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). Moreover, Ben holds the IPv6 Sage certification from Hurricane Electric and various Microsoft Certified Professional certifications. The exact months and years of obtaining the Microsoft certifications and IPv6 Sage certification are not specified.

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Timeline

  • Head Of Networks & Infrastructure

    June, 2021 - present

  • Principal Architect

    September, 2020