Bruce Sword
About Bruce Sword
Bruce Sword is an Executive Sales Representative at Corporate Technologies LLC, with a strong background in virtualization technologies and managed support services. He has expertise in software-defined networking, data protection solutions, and security consulting.
Work at Corporate Technologies
Bruce Sword has been serving as an Executive Sales Representative at Corporate Technologies LLC since 2017. His role involves leveraging his extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies and managed support services to drive sales and client engagement. Based in Eden Prairie, MN, he has contributed to the company's growth by providing tailored solutions that meet client needs in various sectors.
Education and Expertise
Bruce Sword holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from Metropolitan State University, where he studied from 1998 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in the same field from The University of North Dakota, attending from 1980 to 1985. His educational background supports his expertise in virtualization technologies, software-defined networking, and managed support services.
Background
Before joining Corporate Technologies, Bruce Sword worked at Sprint as a Business Account Manager from 2013 to 2014 in Edina. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in client management and sales strategies, which he has since applied in his current role. His career spans several years in the technology sector, focusing on virtualization and managed services.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Bruce Sword possesses strong technical skills in virtualization technologies, including VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, and Citrix XenServer. He specializes in implementing and managing software-defined networking solutions using VMware NSX. Additionally, he is proficient in Microsoft Exchange implementation and migration, Office 365 consulting, and managing hyper-converged infrastructure solutions from leading providers such as HP, EMC, VMware, and Cisco.
Managed Services and Security Consulting
Bruce Sword has extensive experience in providing managed support services, including service/help desk support with ticketing, monitoring, and administration. He specializes in data protection, backup, and recovery solutions using tools like EMC Data Domain & Avamar, CommVault, Veeam, and Vcloud Air. Furthermore, he offers security consulting services and email encryption solutions using Zix, enhancing organizational security and compliance.