Michael Hennessy

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Director, IT Infrastructure at Telamon

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Overview

Michael Hennessy is the Director of IT Infrastructure at Telamon, specializing in global IT operations, infrastructure services, and digital workplace solutions. A graduate of Georgia Institute of Technology, he has a proven record of leading large-scale teams and driving business transformation. Colleagues describe him as a calm, versatile, and results-focused leader with a strong work ethic.

Passionate about professional growth, Michael actively engages in mentorship and leadership development. Following a personal experience with a layoff, he has shown a commitment to helping others navigate their career transitions by sharing resources and offering support to his professional network.

After being laid off, he actively shared resources like the "League of Laid Off Legends" to help others in similar situations.

Personality Overview

Informal

Charismatic

Persuasive

They will bat for you if they come to believe in you.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

IT Cost Optimization
Demonstrated expertise in reducing operational costs, such as saving a previous employer over $1M annually in telecom spending.
Leadership Development
His profile highlights leadership development and mentorship, with recommendations praising his ability to guide and inspire teams.
Career Resilience
He has openly shared his experience with being laid off and is passionate about helping others by sharing resources for professional recovery.

Media Appearances

Michael has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Director, IT Infrastructure at Telamon
7-2023 - 12-2024
IT Director, Americas Infrastructure & Operations at Ingram Micro
6-2019 - 7-2023
IT Director, US Infrastructure & Operations at Ingram Micro
7-2017 - 6-2019
IT Director, NetXUSA & TPG at Ingram Micro
9-2014 - 6-2017
Manager, Global Network Operations at LyondellBasell

Education

BS from Georgia Institute of Technology

More Information

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Exp : 25 Location : Carmel, Indiana, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, IT Infrastructure at Telamon
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Insights For Selling To Michael

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Michael is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Michael

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Michael move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Michael take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Michael

Personality Compatibility


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