Dr. KJ (Ken) Salchow, Jr., DBA in

Dr. KJ (Ken) Salchow, Jr., DBA

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Global Director, Education Services Business Operations, Learner Experience, Certification at F5
📍 Spearfish, South Dakota, United States

As Global Director at F5, Ken leads the learning experience and certification programs, drawing on over 16 years of expertise. A company veteran since 2000, he holds a Doctor of Business Administration in Strategy and Innovation. Colleagues have described him as a great technical manager and an innovator.

Based in Spearfish, South Dakota, Ken is a deep thinker who writes about developing expertise, strategic innovation, and systems thinking on his personal blog. He has been described as a guiding light and supportive mentor by former colleagues, even being named a godfather to a colleagues daughter.

Unique Fact: Early in his F5 career, he was instrumental in growing the companys security revenues from zero to over $12. 6 million in a single year.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Global Director, Education Services Business Operations, Learner Experience, Certification
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Spearfish, South Dakota, United States
Personality Overview

How Dr. shows up

Confident
Risk-Accepting
Friendly Challenger

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Priorities

Topics Dr. cares about

Professional Certification
He has focused his career on elevating the value and credibility of technology certifications and leads F5's certification programs, recently launching a new one for NGINX.
Strategic Innovation
His doctorate is in Strategy and Innovation. He writes extensively on his blog about what makes a business plan truly strategic versus merely operational.
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Career

Work history

2-2021
Global Director, Education Services Business Operations, Learner Experience, Certification
F5
8-2019 - 10-2020
Director of Strategic Planning
The National D.B.A. Society
10-2016
Member
Delta Mu Delta - International Academic Honor Society in Business (Official)
9-2011 - 2-2021
Sr. Manager, Professional Certification
F5
10-2007 - 8-2011
Sr. Manager, Technical Marketing & Syndication
F5
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Education
2013 - 2016
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Capella University
2009 - 2011
MBA
Capella University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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