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With a background from several international system integrators and vendors in addition to a long career in both large and small resellers in Norway, IT infrastructure and security has been a common theme throughout my career. Initially focused on maximizing availability, my work has evolved to strike a crucial balance between information accessibility and safeguarding against theft or accidental loss. This daily high-stakes balancing act fuels my excitement and drive in this ever-changing industry. I am an accomplished network infrastructure, security and IT architecture, sales- and business development professional with a fairly high technical knowledge and strong business understanding. I thrive as a motivated salesperson, relationship builder, and creative problem solver. Drawing upon my extensive experience and broad knowledge gained from diverse international system integrators and vendors, I continuously inspire innovation and identify new business opportunities. Communication is one of my greatest strengths, allowing me to connect with others effectively and deliver compelling presentations, blogs and podcasts. I have 25 years of IT security and infrastructure experience and have been working in the IT/Telco sector since 1994. With excellent results, I have worked as Account Manager, Channel Manager, Product Manager, Business Manager, Sales Director and Sales and Marketing Manager in large and small System Integrators and as Channel Manager and Country Manager for global vendors. My strengths are business development, direct and indirect sales of large IT projects and management and inspiration for sales and product teams. Certified in Thomas International DISC - Personal Profile Analysis Psychometric Inventory PADI Dive Master & Rescue Diver Specialties: Sales-, Business- and Channel-development and management within network infrastructure, IT security, Virtualization, cloud, digital signage, IP telephony/video, wireless/mobility and other high-tech solutions. Public speaker, security blogger and security expert.