Tom Benson
About Tom Benson
Tom Benson is the Regional Channel Manager - East at Keepit, with extensive experience in cloud computing, SaaS, IaaS, and virtualization, having held various roles in prominent tech companies.
Education and Expertise
Tom Benson earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and Management from Norwich University. He followed this with a Master's Degree in Education from Fitchburg State University and also attended Boston College High School. Benson has extensive experience in cloud computing, SaaS, IaaS, and virtualization. He used this expertise to create strategic sales plans and close deals, particularly in the New England region.
Professional Background
Tom Benson is currently serving as the Regional Channel Manager - East at Keepit, starting in 2024. His previous role was at Lacework as the New England Channel Account Director for 3 months in 2023. Before Lacework, Benson spent a year at Palantir Technologies as a Channel Account Manager. His earlier experience includes roles at Dell Technologies, where he was a Data Center Sales Specialist and Cyber Security Alliance Manager. Benson's career has been marked by a consistent focus on channel and alliance management in the tech industry.
Experience at Dell Technologies
Tom Benson spent a significant part of his career at Dell Technologies. From 2019 to 2022, he held positions as a Cyber Security Alliance Manager and a Data Center Sales Specialist. During his tenure, he developed sales strategies and collaborated with stakeholders to support Dell's value proposition. His work focused on optimizing sales in the Boston, MA area, leveraging his expertise in cloud computing and virtualization.
Tenure at EMC
Tom Benson had a long and diverse career at EMC, spanning from 2000 to 2014. He started as an EMC Direct Sales Rep in the New England Territory and held various roles, including National Partner Manager covering Dell Inc - SMB Segment, EMC Partner Manager covering Dell in the Northeast, and EMC Global Account Manager covering GE Healthcare. His last roles at EMC were as National Partner Manager in the BRS Division and New England Enterprise Alliance Manager. His work at EMC was key to building and managing key partnerships and driving sales in different regions.
Role in Cloud Security with Lacework
In 2023, Tom Benson worked briefly at Lacework as the New England Channel Account Director. In this role, he focused on helping customers and partners achieve cloud security goals and optimize their cloud investments using Lacework's platform. He collaborated with sales engineers, marketing managers, and channel executives to align and support Lacework's value proposition and vision. His work at Lacework underscored his strong capabilities in cloud security and channel management.