Stephen Ashmore
About Stephen Ashmore
Stephen Ashmore is a Senior Solutions Consultant at Nexthink, with over 20 years of experience in messaging and collaboration solutions. He has held various technical and managerial roles in companies such as Mimecast, VMware, and Mirapoint, specializing in storage solutions, data archiving, and email gateway security.
Current Role at Nexthink
Stephen Ashmore serves as a Senior Solutions Consultant at Nexthink, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he focuses on providing expert solutions to clients, leveraging his extensive experience in the technology sector. His work involves understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions that enhance user experience and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Mimecast and VMware
Before joining Nexthink, Stephen Ashmore worked at Mimecast as a Senior Technical Consultant for a brief period in 2010. He then transitioned to VMware, where he served as a Specialist Solutions Architect from 2011 to 2015. His roles at these companies contributed to his expertise in technical consulting and solutions architecture, particularly in end-user computing and collaboration applications.
Background in Messaging and Collaboration
Stephen Ashmore has over 20 years of experience in the messaging and collaboration space. His background includes significant roles at Lotus Development as a Messaging Evangelist and at Mirapoint as PreSales Manager EMEA and Senior Sales Engineer. His experience encompasses enterprise social networking solutions, data archiving, and email gateway security.
Education and Qualifications
Stephen Ashmore studied at Sir William Borlase Grammar in Marlow, Bucks, UK, from 1980 to 1984. He later attended Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College, where he earned a National Diploma in Business & Finance between 1984 and 1987. His educational background supports his professional expertise in technology and business.
Expertise in Storage and Security Solutions
Stephen Ashmore possesses expertise in various storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, iSCSI, and FC. He has a strong background in data archiving solutions, focusing on email, files, and documents. Additionally, he has experience with email gateway security solutions, including encryption and Data Loss Prevention, which are critical in today's data-driven environment.