Ken Sokol
About Ken Sokol
Ken Sokol is a Senior Director of Product Management at Epiq, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in product management and e-discovery, having held various leadership roles in multiple organizations over the past two decades.
Work at Epiq
Ken Sokol serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Epiq, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves overseeing product management strategies and initiatives within the organization. Prior to this position, he worked at Epiq as Director and Solution Architect for 17 years, contributing significantly to the company's product offerings and solutions. His extensive experience in product management and solution architecture has positioned him as a key figure in the organization.
Previous Employment History
Ken Sokol has a diverse employment history in product management and related fields. He began his career in marketing and sales at Applied Precision from 1994 to 1999. He then held various roles, including Market Manager at Baltimore Technologies and Product Manager at Clearswift. Ken worked at DTI in multiple capacities, including Director of Program Management and Director of Solution Architecture, from 2005 to 2014. His experience also includes positions at Daticon EED and Electronic Evidence Discovery, where he focused on client solutions and product management.
Education and Expertise
Ken Sokol earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the University of Washington, studying from 1982 to 1988. His educational background has equipped him with analytical skills that complement his professional expertise. He has developed deep domain experience in electronic data usage, specializing in e-discovery, data archiving, information security, and regulatory compliance. His knowledge extends to advanced search and information retrieval methods, making him a recognized thought leader in these areas.
Professional Recognition and Contributions
Ken Sokol is recognized as an evangelist and thought leader in the fields of advanced search, information retrieval, and active learning methods. He is known for his ability to reduce the cost and risk associated with eDiscovery and information governance. Ken has built a reputation as a respected coach and mentor, providing guidance across multiple functional disciplines. He is also a practiced speaker and writer, focusing on the intersection of technology, people, and process.
Skills and Specializations
Ken Sokol specializes in several key areas, including competitive analysis, market and product requirement analysis, Agile software development, and customer relationship management. His skills in consultative business development make him a sought-after resource in high-value, technically complex selling situations. Ken's passion lies in creating solutions to challenging business problems by integrating people, processes, and technology.