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Derrick "Dec" Horgan

Kensworth,Central Bedfordshire

Summary

With over 22 years in the SaaS, CAFM world, I have built up extensive knowledge of the world of Space, People and Things/Assets.

Working across all major verticals, either directly or with partners, across EMEA and APAC, I have driven 1000's of software deals by evidencing how customers' can understand and manage their space more efficiently, improve their visitor and employee experience, become more dynamic with asset management and use technology to improve RAM's and H&S processes.

Supporting global sales teams and external partners, I have vast experience leading customer discovery calls to fully understand pain points and challenges and then building a tailored environment to demonstrate the full value of the solution, through process transformation to provide genuine ROI.

The most important thing I have learnt over the years is that each customer is different and each one has different needs. I also love showing the customers things they haven't even thought of and show them the power of connecting solutions and enhanced technology can deliver much more value to the client.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior solutions engineer

Eptura
08.2018 - Current
  • Lead discovery calls to all verticals to understand existing and new customers needs within EMEA and APAC regions
  • Demonstrate product usage and features to customers.
  • Plan and deliver software product demonstrations for client projects.
  • Design and demonstrate tailored solutions to meet specific business requirements
  • Built rapport with new and existing customers to boost client retention.
  • Used client-facing consulting capabilities to deliver outstanding service and satisfaction.
  • Support both internal sales team and partners on new and existing opportunities
  • Provide feedback and insights to product development team to improve product functionality and drive feature enhancements

Subject matter expert

Ricoh UK
07.1999 - 08.2018
  • Consulted with clients and organisations to help inform strategic decision-making.
  • Drafted SOPs and work instructions to enforce consistency and adherence to best practices.
  • Analysed data and emerging trends, building greater knowledge in niche industry areas.
  • Delivered presentations and spoke at industry events to convey expertise on diverse topics.
  • Documented processes and best practices to form consistent framework for ongoing operations.
  • Networked with industry leaders and researchers to discuss emerging trends and additions to industry discourse.

Network administrator

Danka Services International
09.1996 - 06.1999
  • Monitored file servers and databases, improving network performance.
  • Reduced data loss with improved back-up and restoration processes.
  • Automated patching and updates to improve efficiency and accuracy of network administration.
  • Evaluated network performance to minimise downtime and address issues.
  • Minimised security and data risks, verifying completion of nightly data backups.
  • Planned and executed selection, installation, configuration and testing of switches and routers.
  • Supported business continuity by developing, testing and implementing disaster recovery plans.
  • Verified system stability and integrity by conducting daily testing and monitoring.

Education

MCSE Certification - NT4, SQL administrator, IP Configuration

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
01.1998 - 12.1998

NVQ Level 2 - Computer programming

West Herts College
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
08.1994 - 04.1996

GCSEs - English, Maths, Business Studies, Science, Art, Geography

John F Kennedy Catholic School
Hemel Hempstead
09.1989 - 04.1994

Skills

  • Over 20 years of SaaS and CAFM software experience
  • Extensive experience with solutions that allow customer to understand, manage and utilise space, streamline the movement of people and assets, improve their visitor experience, manage asset, including preventative maintenance, RAM's and health and safety compliance and enhance the employee experience
  • Selling and supporting to every vertical within EMEA and APAC
  • Supporting both internal sales team and partners
  • Onboarding and training for partners
  • Support full sales process from discovery and tailored demonstrations to implementation, training and ongoing support and contract expansion
  • Complete understanding of what companies are looking for when it comes to managing space, people and things/assets
  • Connecting people to space and things/assets
  • Great understanding of the employee experience and what users are looking for in different verticals
  • Web-based reporting tools
  • Platform development
  • IOT integrations

Timeline

Senior solutions engineer

Eptura
08.2018 - Current

Subject matter expert

Ricoh UK
07.1999 - 08.2018

MCSE Certification - NT4, SQL administrator, IP Configuration

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert
01.1998 - 12.1998

Network administrator

Danka Services International
09.1996 - 06.1999

NVQ Level 2 - Computer programming

West Herts College
08.1994 - 04.1996

GCSEs - English, Maths, Business Studies, Science, Art, Geography

John F Kennedy Catholic School
09.1989 - 04.1994
Derrick "Dec" Horgan