Joe Palazola

Joe Palazola is an accomplished business operations leader currently serving as the Director of Business Operations at Cisco since April 2023 and the Vice President of Worldwide Operations at Valtix since November 2020. With extensive experience in operational leadership, Joe has successfully built and led cross-functional teams across various organizations, including Big Switch Networks and Juniper Networks, where responsibilities included managing operations, customer support, and data analytics. Notable achievements include driving a company from zero to $50 million in annual bookings at Big Switch Networks by leveraging data-driven insights and implementing advanced analytics solutions. Joe's educational background includes a Master's degree in Computer Hardware Technology from Northeastern University and a certification in the same field from Wentworth Institute of Technology.