Helen Thompson

Background

About Helen Thompson

Helen Thompson – Overview of Skills and Experience Currently a member of the leadership team and faculty of Government Marketing University,an innovative learning platform that applies a collaborative, community-based approach toward knowledge sharing and skills development in the field of public sector marketing. Prior to joining Government Marketing University, held Marketing Director positions with Blue River Information Technology and Cisco Systems. Over 20 year' experience in marketing technology and related services to both commercial and government sectors. Skills include field and product marketing; channel (partner) marketing - from both a vendor and reseller position; marketing communications; communicating at all levels within companies - board to technical level. Management experience includes VP and Director positions in large companies (including Cisco Systems, Computer Associates, Sun Microsystems and Fujitsu) as well as startups & small businesses. International experience - lived and worked in Europe, Australia and USA. Worldwide marketing responsibilities with several companies. Specialties: Marketing of information technology: software, hardware and services - specific knowledge of cloud, data management, information security, middleware, data center infrastructure. International experience.