Neil Walker
About Neil Walker
Neil Walker is an Information Technology Asset Management professional currently working at BLUE ORIGIN in Kent, Washington, with a background in procurement, sales, and network specialization.
Company
Neil Walker is currently employed at BLUE ORIGIN, where he works in Information Technology Asset Management. He has been with the company since 2019 and operates out of Kent, Washington. BLUE ORIGIN is known for its role in the aerospace industry, focusing on designing and manufacturing technologies for space exploration.
Previous Employment
Before joining BLUE ORIGIN, Walker served as Director of Procurement at Limelight Networks from 2009 to 2019. Located in Tempe, Arizona, Limelight Networks is a content delivery network service provider. He also worked as a Sales Executive at Huawei Mobile South Africa for one year from 2008 to 2009 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Meanwhile, from 2006 to 2007, Walker was employed as a Certified Network Specialist at Mitel in the Greater Seattle Area.
Role and Responsibilities
In his current role at BLUE ORIGIN, Neil Walker is responsible for Information Technology Asset Management. Among his tasks, he has achieved a 10% year-over-year savings through software consolidation projects. He routinely presents new opportunities to senior leadership based on input from power user groups and conducts quarterly business reviews with vendors' senior leadership to build trust and incentivize results.
Education and Expertise
Neil Walker holds a degree in Business Administration, having studied International Business & Marketing at Washington State University from 1993 to 1998. His educational background has laid the foundation for his expertise in asset management, procurement, and sales.
Professional Background
Walker began his career with Global Crossing, where he held the positions of Global Account Executive from 2003 to 2006 and Strategic Account Executive from 1999 to 2001 in the Greater Seattle Area. His extensive experience in these roles has provided him with a robust understanding of the telecommunications industry. His technical skills were further honed during his time as a Certified Network Specialist at Mitel.