Ken Stewart

Ken Stewart

Director of Technology Solutions at Sharp Business Systems - SC

Greenville, South Carolina Area

Current
  • Founder at Seeking the Son
  • Director of Technology Solutions at Sharp Business Systems - South Carolina
  • Creator and Author at ChangeForge...
Past
Education
  • Western Governors University
Connections
126 connections
Industry
Information Technology and Services
Websites

Ken Stewart’s Summary

I seek to enrich people's lives while delivering bottom line results. While many believe it an impossible task, I have led and participated in teams allowing companies to increase revenues by up to 50% while decreasing staffing needs by up to 20%, all while delivering increased team member and customer experiences.

The focus of my career has been centered around innovation - bridging business objectives and customer satisfaction by applying technology smartly. I have held positions in helpdesk, network administration, systems administration, web development, project management, business analysis, sales support, strategic partner development, and management.

Ken Stewart’s Specialties:

Aligning business technology to meet business objectives.
Connecting technology, business process, and people together.
Consultative Sales Support
Team-building
Project Management
Business Analysis


Ken Stewart’s Experience

  • Founder

    Seeking the Son

    (Religious Institutions industry)

    March 2009Present (5 months)

    A website dedicated to the search for a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. He promises us that if we truly seek him, we will find him:

    Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; those who seek will find; and to those who knock, the door will be opened. (Matthew 7:7-8)

  • Director of Technology Solutions

    Sharp Business Systems - South Carolina

    (Information Technology and Services industry)

    November 2008Present (9 months)

    I seek to bridge the gap between technology and people, while delivering practical innovations geared towards exceeding business objectives. I enjoy solving challenging problems involving technology, business process, and people.

    My responsibilities include managing and growing the professional services, training, and customer care groups. I am also responsible for oversight of all branch technology functions, as well as sales support and engineering roles in customer facing sales engagements.

  • Creator and Author

    ChangeForge...

    (Internet industry)

    February 2008Present (1 year 6 months)

    ChangeForge is built upon the premise of offering a clearinghouse of ideas. This site focuses upon the shifting paradigms of business, offering perspective on how technology can be applied to business problems while maintaining a people-friendly perspective.

    ChangeForge covers a wide variety of topics, but will primarily focus on strategies revolving around bridging technology and business, hosting authors from different walks of life and offers brain-fodder on many different fronts.

  • Director of Technology

    Kearns Business Solutions

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Business Supplies and Equipment industry)

    September 2003November 2008 (5 years 3 months)

    Bridging the gap between technology and people, while delivering practical innovations geared towards exceeding business objectives.

  • Information Technologies Manager

    BKI Worldwide

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Machinery industry)

    April 2001September 2003 (2 years 6 months)

    Maintained worldwide, divisional network. Responsible for day-to-day operations, maintenance, and strategic planning of all hardware and software initiatives in a manufacturing environment.

  • Network Administrator

    United States Marine Corps

    (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)

    May 1997May 2001 (4 years 1 month)


Ken Stewart’s Education

  • Western Governors University

    BS , Information Technology Network Management , 20012006


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Ken Stewart’s Interests:

Nihon Goshin Aikido

Ken Stewart’s Honors:

Good Conduct Medal
Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
Navy Commendation Medal
Riordan & Associates Management Training


Ken Stewart’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

  • career opportunities
  • consulting offers
  • new ventures
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