Ken S.

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Sr. Director of Information Systems/Technology (Help Desk,Network & Systems) & Corp InfoSec Officer at CrescentCare

Greater New Orleans Region, United States

Overview

Ken S. is the Sr. IT Director and HIPAA Security Officer at CrescentCare, with extensive experience leading IT infrastructure, help desk, and network system teams. A holder of degrees from both Southern University and Louisiana State University, people often describe him as having deep "technical expertise", being "detail oriented", and a "trusted advisor".

Ken values genuine personal and professional connections, and is reflective about topics like career progression and diversity in the workplace. He has recently been simplifying his digital life by reducing his social media footprint, while maintaining an interest in major enterprise technology companies like Microsoft and IBM.

He is an FAA Certified Drone Pilot, blending his technical career with a unique skill in aviation.

Personality Overview

Decisive

Fast-Paced

Self-Confident

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Healthcare IT Security
As the corporate Information Security Officer and HIPAA Security Officer, he is directly responsible for compliance and security in a healthcare setting.
IT Infrastructure
His career includes managing data centers, network fabrics, and site communication infrastructure for universities and corporations.
Team Leadership
He supervises IT technicians and administrators and has publicly posted about hiring for help desk roles, showing an active involvement in team building.

Media Appearances

Ken has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2021
Sr. Director of Information Systems/Technology (Help Desk,Network & Systems) & Corp InfoSec Officer at CrescentCare
4-2021 - 11-2021
Principal Owner at Jester IT Consulting
6-2020 - 11-2021
Director,  Network Enterprise, Systems Administration and Technology Support at Xavier University of Louisiana
7-2019 - 4-2020
Sr. IT Manager at JW Marriott Houston
4-2015 - 6-2019
Director of IT Services and Operations and FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot. at Toyo Engineering & Construction S/B

Education

1984 - 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Southern University
1982 - 1985
BS from Louisiana State University

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Insights For Selling To Ken

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them that you are there to help them create visible impact within their organization
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Don’t expect them to change their mind quickly if they say no once
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Refrain from asking too many questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ken is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ken

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ken move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Ken take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Ken

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