Blaine Brown
About Blaine Brown
Blaine Brown serves as the Director of Innovation and Technology Services at Diversified, where he leads a team focused on collaboration engineering and IT solutions. With extensive experience in technology and engineering roles, he has contributed to advancements in AI-powered meetings and innovative service offerings.
Current Role at Diversified
Blaine Brown serves as the Director of Innovation and Technology Services at Diversified, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he directs a team of Subject Matter Experts and Solution Architects, focusing on collaboration engineering and IT engineering. He oversees managed service offerings and customer-facing IT services, ensuring that Diversified remains competitive in the technology landscape. His responsibilities include providing consulting for sales on leading collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Cisco, and Poly.
Previous Experience at Diversified
Blaine Brown has extensive experience at Diversified, having held multiple positions over a span of more than two decades. He began as a Helpdesk Support Representative from 1999 to 2002, then transitioned to Systems Design Engineer from 2002 to 2004. He served as Director of Engineering from 2004 to 2009, followed by Director of Technology | Research & Development from 2009 to 2015. After that, he became Chief Technology Officer from 2015 to 2020 and Director of Collaboration and Innovation from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Blaine Brown studied at Anderson University, where he focused on Broadcasting, Computer Science, and Marketing, achieving a degree in Mass Communications from 1994 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in technology and innovation. He offers thought leadership on future technology trends to both clients and internal teams, contributing to the strategic direction of Diversified.
Contributions to Technology and Innovation
Blaine Brown has authored an article on AI Powered Meetings, highlighting his involvement in enhancing productivity and eliminating fatigue through technology. His work emphasizes the integration of innovative solutions that differentiate Diversified from its competition. He actively develops strategies that leverage emerging technologies to improve collaboration and efficiency within organizations.