Allister Smyth

Allister Smyth is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, currently serving as an Account Manager at Ciena since March 2010. In this role, Allister collaborates with various operators across the UK, Ireland, and South Africa, focusing on tailored business solutions. Previous positions at Ciena include Senior Systems Engineer (Sales) and Systems Engineer, where responsibilities encompassed network design and technical consultancy on Optical Transport solutions. Prior to Ciena, Allister worked at Nortel from 2000 to 2010, holding roles such as Systems Network Engineer and Global Product Support, specializing in optical communications and customer technical consulting. Allister is currently pursuing a PG Cert in Business Administration at The Open University Business School and holds a BSc and additional diplomas from Queen's University Belfast in fields including Microbiology, Immunology, and Marketing & PR.