Ken Smallwood
About Ken Smallwood
Ken Smallwood is a Sr. Systems Engineer with extensive experience in data center technologies, currently employed at Zerto since 2018. He has held various engineering and architectural roles at notable companies, including Reduxio Systems, Hewlett-Packard, and Dell, and has contributed to the field through technical publications and community initiatives.
Work at Zerto
Ken Smallwood has been employed at Zerto as a Senior Systems Engineer since 2018. His role encompasses responsibilities in Southern California, Northern California, and Hawaii. His tenure at Zerto has extended for six years, during which he has contributed to the company's initiatives in data protection and disaster recovery solutions.
Previous Experience in Systems Engineering
Prior to his current position, Ken Smallwood worked at Reduxio Systems as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2016 to 2018. He also held the position of Senior Storage Architect at Hewlett-Packard for six months in 2013-2014. His experience includes a significant role as a vArchitect at VCE from 2014 to 2016 and as a Senior System Engineer at Copan Systems Inc. in 2006.
Educational Background
Ken Smallwood studied Electronics Engineering at the University at Albany, earning an Associate of Science degree from 1984 to 1986. He furthered his education at ITT Technical Institute-San Diego, where he achieved a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electronics Engineering Technology from 1989 to 1990. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from the New York Institute of Technology from 1990 to 1992.
Certifications and Technical Expertise
Ken Smallwood holds several certifications, including SNIA Certified SAN Sales Level 1 and SAN Engineer Level 2, which reflect his expertise in Storage Area Network (SAN) technology. He possesses extensive knowledge in data center technologies, including DCBx, FCoE, Fibre Channel, and iSCSI, indicating a strong foundation in modern data storage solutions.
Contributions to the Industry
Ken Smallwood has made notable contributions to the technology sector, including serving as a technical editor for the book 'Storage Network; Performance Analysis' published by Wiley Publishing, Inc. He also founded a local Dell Storage User Group, promoting community engagement and knowledge sharing among professionals in the field.