Tom Fenton
About Tom Fenton
Tom Fenton is a Technical Marketing Manager at ControlUp, with extensive experience in technical roles at VMware and other companies. He also contributes as an analyst and writer for StorageReview.com and Virtualization Review Magazine.
Current Role at ControlUp
Tom Fenton serves as the Technical Marketing Manager at ControlUp, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for creating and delivering various content formats that support product marketing efforts. This includes live presentations, technical reports, and engaging social media interactions. He also acts as a trusted advisor for best practices, influencing both community technology needs and internal business strategies.
Previous Experience at VMware
Tom Fenton has extensive experience at VMware, where he held multiple roles from 2010 to 2019. He worked as a Product Marketing Engineer from 2010 to 2012, followed by a position as a Sales (Systems) Engineer from 2012 to 2013. He then served as a Staff - Product Support Engineer from 2006 to 2010 and as a Senior Technical Courseware Developer from 2015 to 2019. His diverse roles contributed to his expertise in technical marketing and product support.
Education and Academic Background
Tom Fenton has a strong educational background with degrees in engineering management and technology. He earned a Master of Science in Engineering Management from West Coast University in 1988. He also holds a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management from Chapman University, obtained in 1987. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Computer Science from Weber State University in 1985.
Contributions to Industry Publications
Tom Fenton contributes to various industry publications, including Virtualization Review Magazine, where he writes as a columnist. He shares insights and expertise on virtualization technologies and has authored blog posts on topics such as Secure DX and Unified Communications. His contributions extend to webinars focused on troubleshooting Unified Communications and enhancing the digital employee experience.
Analyst Role at StorageReview.com
In addition to his role at ControlUp, Tom Fenton has been an Analyst and Contributing Writer at StorageReview.com since 2018. In this capacity, he provides analysis and insights on storage technologies, contributing to the publication's content and helping to inform readers about the latest trends and developments in the industry.