PCR’s Under 30’s
PCR’s Under 30’s Rising Stars of the industry: Maverick AV Solutions’ Lewis Williamson
As the second of two winners of PCR’s Under 30’s Rising Stars of the Industry, we caught up with Lewis Williamson, Business Development Executive for Tech Data’s specialised Maverick AV Solutions division about his interest in UC, IT and AV market segments and how he found his way into the channel.
Tis is what Lewis Freeman had to say.
Can you tell us a bit about your professional and academic background? I started my professional career at 18, straight from college, where I had studied Business (as well as Sport and English Literature) for my A Levels. Business was immediately my favourite subject, and I knew I wanted a career that incorporated business development and strategy. I started as a finance administrator for an IT security reseller, learning about the world of channel partners and cybersecurity solutions across endpoint, data and network. I knew that I wanted to move into sales and had already worked with Tech Data, so aſter just under a year I made the jump and joined the Cisco sales team. Aſter two years as an Internal Sales Executive, I moved to the Maverick AV division of Tech Data, taking up the role of Logitech Business Development Executive in June 2021.
What led you into your current career path? Te industry definitely led me down this career path, the more time I spend working in the UC, IT and AV, the more I want to progress and further my career. Te constantly evolving nature of the industry gives you opportunities to expand your knowledge and work with innovative technologies. It’s addictive for sure.
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What interests, motivates, inspires you in regards to working in the tech channel? In terms of inspiration and motivation, it has to be the fast paced nature of the tech channel. We are presented with such a rapidly expanding and dynamic industry, there is never a dull moment. I understand you are a bit of an expert in the
subject matter of UC and video conferencing. What can you tell us in regards to current tech trends and the latest developments in this particular field? Troughout the pandemic and recovery time,
the growth and interest in investment of UC and video conferencing has skyrocketed. Te industry is constantly reviewing, adapting and changing their technologies to support the business of the ‘new world’; creating more realistic VC experiences and merging all kinds of technologies such as AI, LED and projection that was previously deemed separate from UC. Te current trends are undoubtedly fuelled by the demand from end users for seamless, familiar and accessible experiences; we’re seeing a reduced complexity when talking about VC, which isn’t only beneficial for the user but for the channel as a whole.
How have you focused on your own professional development and how has this helped you develop and own the company’s new Logitech Unite Partner Program? Being given a platform to gain as much knowledge
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