Ben Turner
About Ben Turner
Ben Turner is a Technical Enablement Manager at Liferay, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in technology and sales engineering across various companies and regions, including leadership roles at Global 360 and OpenText.
Current Role at Liferay
Ben Turner serves as the Technical Enablement Manager at Liferay, a position he has held since 2013. Based in Sydney, Australia, he focuses on driving technical enablement within Liferay's Partner Ecosystem. He collaborates closely with Liferay's Product Teams and Product Management to align customer and partner needs with the product roadmap and future releases. His role involves ensuring that technical information is effectively communicated to various stakeholders.
Previous Experience in Sales Engineering
Prior to his current role, Ben Turner worked at Global 360 as the Director of Sales Engineering for the Asia Pacific Region from 2003 to 2011. In this position, he was responsible for leading sales engineering efforts and providing technical support to clients across the region. His experience in this role contributed to his extensive knowledge of the technology landscape.
Technical Expertise and Industry Exposure
Ben Turner has deep exposure to various technologies, including Digital Experience Platforms, Portals, Web Content Management, Enterprise Content Management, and Business Process Management. His professional experience spans multiple regions, including Europe, Asia Pacific, Japan, and the United States. This broad exposure has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the technical needs and challenges faced by businesses in different markets.
Educational Background
Ben Turner studied at St. Albans School from 1982 to 1989. He then attended the University of Portsmouth, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Information Systems from 1990 to 1994. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in both technical and business disciplines.
Recognition as a Technical Author
Ben Turner is recognized as a proficient technical author, known for his exceptional ability to craft RFP responses and ghost-write white papers for CEOs of billion-dollar companies. His writing skills enhance his effectiveness in communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including business users and IT professionals.