Leighton Nelson
About Leighton Nelson
Leighton Nelson serves as the Senior Director of Education and Technical Enablement at Delphix, where he has significantly improved sales enablement efficiency and reduced infrastructure costs through the implementation of innovative solutions. He has a diverse background in technical training, database administration, and education technology, with experience at various companies and a strong academic foundation in computer science and business administration.
Current Role at Delphix
Leighton Nelson serves as the Senior Director of Education and Technical Enablement at Delphix since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing educational initiatives and technical training programs. His leadership has been pivotal in implementing innovative strategies that improve sales enablement and customer engagement.
Experience at Delphix
Leighton Nelson worked at Delphix in various capacities from 2015 to 2022. He initially served as Principal Technical Trainer for three years, where he developed training programs. Later, he held the position of Education Technology Manager for four years, during which he launched a digital credentialing program that significantly increased learner engagement.
Professional Background
Leighton Nelson has a diverse professional background, including roles at Sagicor Financial Company Ltd. as a Senior Business Systems Officer and at Sisters of Mercy Health System as a Lead Oracle Database Administrator. His experience also includes positions at Database Technologies Ltd. and World Wide Technology, where he contributed to database management and operational efficiency.
Educational Qualifications
Leighton Nelson is pursuing a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, expected to be completed in 2023. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Electronics from The University of the West Indies, Mona, and a Master of Science in Computer Science from The City College of New York.
Achievements in Training and Development
Leighton Nelson has led significant improvements in training and development processes. He implemented the CloudShare virtual lab SaaS platform, achieving a 50% reduction in infrastructure costs and tripling sales enablement efficiency. Additionally, he redesigned the UX of the training portal learner dashboard, enhancing usability and customer satisfaction.