Bill Quinn

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ABOUT BILL QUINN

I’m passionate about developing the Linux and Open Source Community.In particular I’m helping to address the Linux skills shortage and improve employability skills of people with Certifications provided by the Linux Professional Institute (LPI).I also help smaller businesses to improve their sales effectiveness and business efficiency by providing Zoho CRM consultancy. My career in the IT industry started in the mid ‘90s- My roles have been primarily in marketing, sales and management, including 9 years at BT as a product manager for Cisco products- Linux has been my main technology focus for nearly 10 years, initially as Head of Operations at LinuxIT, Programme Director of LPI-UK and LPI Master Affiliate- I’ve also contributed to various IT industry projects, for example with British Computer Society (BCS), TDM, and developing the “Linux Essentials” Certification.My two main roles and business interests now are: Master Affiliate for UK & Ireland for LPI (Linux Professional Institute)- I was awarded a 5 year extension to the contract in September 2015, which builds on the existing long standing relationship I’ve already had with LPI. Together we have been developing plans to support and grow the Linux community in specific ways- I’d like to talk to colleges and training providers about Linux certificated courses and also to the press and conference organisers about employability, technical skills shortages and related issues. Zoho Advanced Solution Provider- I work with business owners and sales managers to help them improve the way they run their sales activity, improve sales processes, gain control over sales pipeline and much more- I’d appreciate referrals to businesses using Zoho who’d like to gain more benefit from their investment.Outside work I’m really keen on Cave Diving. I first tried this while on holiday in Florida, and now I’m hooked.The best way to contact me is to send an email to b••••••••@flexableit.com