Benjamin Anderson

About Benjamin Anderson

Experienced product manager, product developer and marketer with entrepreneurial expertise in telecom and technology. History of developing products from concept through operation with strengths that include: managing teams, building financial models to project cash flows, market research, competitive analysis, evaluating market potential and reviewing financial viability of products. Experience building or managing the following products and services-Carrier Internet Access-Broadband Internet (DSL, fixed wireless, Ethernet)-Telephony (SIP, PRI, VOIP)-Network Access (Layer 2, MPLS, IP VPN)-IT Consulting (server/workstation maintenance and support)-Higher Education residence hall Internet delivery and management (ResNet)-Higher Education wireless network design and implementation-SaaS Reverse Auction Web Application-Sales Process Consulting and Training-Private search engine / data scraping-Identity monitoring and recovery-Managed IT Services (server/workstation maintenance and support, firewall, backup and disaster recovery)-Cyber security software-SD-WAN-DDoS MitigationSignificant accomplishments include:*Led start-up telecom operator through growth and market exploration, ultimately providing broadband internet service in 26 cities across Iowa.*Chaired acquisition discussions for sale of X-Wires business in 2007. Negotiated valuation and sale terms, reviewed legal documents, compiled term sheets and allocated stock. Communicated transition details to X-Wires shareholders.*Evaluated financial strategy and company growth as Board of Directors member of Dynamic Broadband. Created budget, modeled sales projections and determined company direction.Specialties-Business plan creation and evaluation-Business Model Canvas / Start-up Owner\'s Manual Methodology-Market growth & competitor analysis-Financial statement review-Small business start up-Marketing materials and campaign design-Company leadership and strategy-Technology industry vision-Presentations to investors and funds

Experience

1. Director, Product Development

   NRTC

   Apr 2022 — Present · Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Education

• University of Iowa

  Economics, Entrepreneurship

  1999 — 2003

Skills

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Public Speaking
• Strategy
• Team Leadership
• Marketing
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Strategic Planning
• Information Technology
• Leadership
• Customer Support
• Crm
• Marketing Strategy
• Networking
• Team Building
• Management
• Competitive Analysis
• Start-Ups
• Sales
• Business Planning
• Long-Term Customer Relationships