Kevin Lingwood
About Kevin Lingwood
Kevin Lingwood is a Senior Solutions Consultant Specialist at Hitachi Vantara, where he has worked since 2012. He previously served as a Professional Services Engineer at BlueArc, contributing to technical sales demonstrations and supporting escalations in the EMEA region.
Work at Hitachi Vantara
Kevin Lingwood has been employed at Hitachi Vantara as a Senior Solutions Consultant Specialist since 2012. In this role, he focuses on creating tailored demonstrations for technical sales teams and proof of concepts (POCs) that meet specific customer requirements. His responsibilities include modifying and upgrading configurations to address customer issues during escalations. Lingwood's extensive experience in this position has contributed to the success of various projects within the EMEA region.
Previous Experience at BlueArc
Before joining Hitachi Vantara, Kevin Lingwood worked at BlueArc, which was part of Hitachi Data Systems, as an EMEA Professional Services Engineer from 2011 to 2012. During his time there, he was involved in creating demonstrations for technical sales teams and POCs tailored to customer needs. Following the acquisition of BlueArc by Hitachi Data Systems, he became part of the HNAS Swat Team, focusing on ensuring correct configurations by EMEA sales teams and assisting in resolving major escalations reported to Level 3 Support.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Lingwood studied at De Havilland College in Welwyn Garden City. His educational background has equipped him with the necessary skills to excel in his roles within the technology sector. His expertise includes creating technical demonstrations, managing escalations, and modifying system configurations to resolve customer issues effectively.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
In his current role at Hitachi Vantara, Kevin Lingwood is experienced in modifying and upgrading system configurations to rectify customer issues during escalations. He plays a critical role in ensuring that technical sales teams have the correct configurations and support needed to meet customer requirements. His responsibilities also include being onsite to liaise with customers and local sales teams during major escalations.