Jon Davies

Enigma
DISC Type : cid

Senior Managed Windows Desktop Analyst at Royal Holloway, University of London

Slough, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Jon is a Senior Managed Windows Desktop Analyst at Royal Holloway, University of London, with a background that includes freelance IT consultancy and IT management. He holds an MCP certification and is described by colleagues as a knowledgeable and trusted team member who acts with autonomy to deliver projects.

Jon is a dedicated caregiver, having previously adjusted his career path to take a local job as an online driver and mentor in order to provide support for his partner after a major health event. This experience highlights his resilience and commitment to his familys well-being.

He once stepped away from IT contracting to become a driver so he could be local to care for his partner.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Persuasive & Assertive

Fast Follower

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Windows Desktop Management
As a Senior Managed Windows Desktop Analyst at a major university, he specializes in managing and supporting complex desktop environments.
IT Problem Solving
He has posted about the importance of identifying the root cause of complex technical problems to save significant time for others in the future.
Freelance IT Consulting
He is the Director of his own freelance IT consultancy, Infomat PC Limited, and has actively sought contract work as a 2nd/3rd line engineer.

Media Appearances

Jon has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2019
Senior Managed Windows Desktop Analyst at Royal Holloway, University of London
11-2013
Director at Infomat PC Limited
9-2017 - 2-2019
MDM Deployment Engineer at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
11-2015 - 9-2017
Online Driver\Mentor at J Sainsbury Plc
1-2014 - 2-2015
IT Manager at FIELDAWARE UK LIMITED

Education

Jon has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Jon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them lead the discussion, create opportunities for them to speak if they are not very forthcoming
  • Use phrases like ‘clear evidence’, ‘data-based results’ etc.
  • Use a combination of data as well as stories for your pitch, a ppt might not be necessary

DONT's

  • Avoid long presentations and just 'high-level' value proposition, dive into the details
  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal even if you come to form one

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jon is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jon

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jon move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Jon take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Jon

Personality Compatibility


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