Angela Jenkins

Spearheading Innovation and Empowering Tech Leaders

In today's hyper-connected world, organizations need to have robust and reliable technology infrastructures to stay competitive. But building, managing, and optimizing these systems is no easy feat and requires a high level of expertise and experience. From software development to cybersecurity, organizations of all sizes rely on IT service and consulting firms to provide strategic guidance and technical expertise, providing end-to-end solutions that enhance business productivity and ensure interoperability of legacy and emerging technologies.

At the helm of innovation at Spectrum Partners LLC is Angela Jenkins (Founder, President and CEO), dedicated to delivering exceptional results for clients, with a passion for staying ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies. Angela possesses the skills and experience to navigate complex challenges and deliver remarkable results.

Founded on a deep commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction and technical excellence, Spectrum Partners LLC, an IT service and consulting company is a trusted partner for organizations of all sizes. With a focus on enhancing business productivity and ensuring the interoperability of legacy and emerging technologies offer integrated solutions that are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. From assessment and design to deployment and operations, the expert team provides comprehensive services that enable clients to achieve their goals and stay ahead of industry trends.

We at CIOLook interviewed Angela on emerging developments in the information technology industry and executing active operations at Spectrum Partners.

Let's delve into the intercepts of the interview!

Brief our audience about your journey as a business leader until your current position at your company. What challenges have you had to overcome to reach where you are today?

The phrase "Breaking the Glass Ceiling" came about in the previous millennium. I was attending the College of Insurance at that time, but I knew leadership in tech automation was my goal and that the so-called glass ceiling would not impede my success. There have been brick walls: gender bias, challenging corporate culture, lack of female role models, and no support network. It was difficult and, some days, overwhelming.

This is when I discovered a small network of women boasting about the people and leadership skills I needed to develop further. Collectively, we navigated through the conflict, created our own brand of success and developed long-lasting relationships. Today, our credibility speaks for itself.

Tell us something more about your company and its mission and vision.

Spectrum Partners LLC is a full-service Enterprise Information Technology Management and Consulting Firm.

We care about our clients and the future of their companies.

Our mission is to offer a wide range of tech solutions that can increase their ability to conduct business regionally, nationally and globally.

Spectrum Partners LLC is an organization that provides top-notch services as a trusted advisor for all

Spectrum will continue to encompass Information Security automation through every viable signal stream technology and infrastructure, delivering the new generation of automation as one of its reliable solutions that is consistently delivered, protected and sustained.

Enterprise Information Technology needs. With the capability to provide overall programmatic support, they assess, design, deploy, and sustain data, voice, video, and converged technologies seamlessly within wired and wireless infrastructures. Spectrum Partners has strategic relationships with the industry's best providers, enabling recommendation services that best match customers' needs.

The company offers services in Emerging Technologies, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Unified Communications, Unified Messaging, Network Unified Storage, VoIP, and DoD Joint Interoperability Test Command (JITC) Approved Product List (APL) Solutions. While also managing and implementing support and upgrades for legacy voice systems while offering plans to modernize telecommunications infrastructures and options for hosted solutions. Spectrum Partners designs, implements and maintains the latest in 802.11 wireless technologies and mobility with a key focus on FIPS 140-2 compliance. The consultants are experienced in planning, designing and installing a cable plant management system that allows clients to manage the complex cable and fiber infrastructure required by today's networks.

Moreover, Spectrum Partners offers services in cost containment, including Telecom and Energy Expense Management, providing audits of wireline data and voice, and wireless billing on a contingency basis resulting in cost savings and/or refunds of past overbilled telecommunications invoices. Additionally, providing customized energy cost containment to the small, medium and large-sized commercial, industrial and government customers throughout the United States to help clients manage, control and reduce electricity and natural gas costs by working with all suppliers of natural gas and electricity on behalf of the clients.

Enlighten us on how you have impacted your niche through your expertise in the market.

I have always been active in advancing telecommunications technology. During my term in graduate school, my capstone was a footprint for today's telehealth solution. I have developed contact (or call) centers for companies with locations nationwide, pioneered hosted solutions (today's cloud) and implemented automation allowing customer service reps to increase productivity.

Describe in detail the values and the work culture that drives your organization.

Our company values include integrity, accountability, diversity and teamwork.

These core values direct every person on our team toward common goal-measurable actions that lead to client satisfaction and trust. They remind us that we share a bigger purpose.

Undeniably, technology is playing a significant role in almost every sector. How are you leveraging technological advancements to make your solutions resourceful?

Education! Spectrum updates its own internal systems, replaces outdated tools and trains team members on best practices. It's important to know and have experience with the technology we recommend.

What change would you like to bring to your industry if given a chance?

According to McKinsey & Company (2001), "The next generation of telcos will be defined by leaders who act now, risking short-term advantages to seize untapped growth with a holistic approach to transformation." My goal is to become one of those leaders and mentor others in the industry so they can realize their own business success.

What, according to you, could be the next significant change in your sector? How is your company preparing to be a part of that change?

I view the next significant change as the technology deliverables are expedient with secure delivery of all telecommunications paths. This rapidly approaching transformation requires Spectrum to plan strategically, maintaining its place as a forward-looking business centered on growth, security and sustainability.

Where do you envision yourself to be in the long run, and what are your future goals for your company?

I envision myself navigating Spectrum through the trends and advances in the telecommunication industry and increasing its share in the tech sector. Spectrum will continue to encompass Information Security automation through every viable signal stream technology and infrastructure, delivering the new generation of automation as one of its reliable solutions that is consistently delivered, protected and sustained.

What would be your advice to budding entrepreneurs who aspire to venture into your sector?

Ÿ Don't be shy––attend events and network

Ÿ Maintain your best work-life balance

Ÿ Welcome feedback; view constructive criticism as seeds for growth

Ÿ Never stop learning!