Richard Strike

Richard Strike is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the telecommunications and networking sectors. Currently serving as Sales Director at Adtran since January 2020, Richard has also held various leadership roles at ADVA Optical Networking since May 2005, including Director of Product Line Management, where responsibilities included the development of NFV hosting platforms and Time Sensitive Networks. Prior roles at ADVA involved Business Development and Application Management, focusing on mobile backhaul and carrier Ethernet solutions. Richard's earlier experience encompasses positions at Nortel Networks and 3Com, where notable contributions include product management and engineering leadership. Richard is an alumnus of Durham University with a BSc (Hons) in Engineering, specializing in Electrical and Electronics.