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Rodger Williams

Director Product Development - Managed Services at Fusion Connect

Rodger Williams has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Rodger is currently working as the Director of Product Development - Managed Services at Fusion Connect since 2022. Prior to this, they worked at Peerless Network from 2020 to 2022, where they were responsible for product management of SDN and Full Stack offerings. Rodger was involved in all aspects of product development and lifecycle management, including GTM strategy and interacting with enterprise channel account executives.

From 2015 to 2020, Rodger worked at Windstream Communications as a Senior Consultant in Product Management. During their tenure, they managed the development and marketing of Cloud Connect, Switched Ethernet, and Collocation products. Rodger played a crucial role in expanding Windstream's Enterprise switched Ethernet product offering to all CLEC markets, resulting in increased market penetration.

Rodger's earlier experience includes working at AT&T from 2008 to 2015. During this time, they held various roles as a Lead Product Marketing Manager. Rodger successfully led the marketing and implementation of enterprise mobility management solutions such as AirWatch and Good Dynamics. Rodger also played a key role in the launch of new products targeting the healthcare, pharma, and life science sectors. Additionally, they led the product marketing and development of AT&T's OPT-E-WAN Switched Ethernet Service across international markets.

Prior to AT&T, Rodger worked at SBC/AT&T from 2004 to 2008 as a Lead Product Marketing Manager for Switched Ethernet. Rodger was instrumental in driving market penetration and revenue growth by launching the Customized Switched Ethernet Service (CSME) and implementing cost-saving deployment strategies.

Before that, Rodger served as the Manager of Product Development - Data Services at WilTel Communications from 1999 to 2004. Rodger led a team focused on developing Layer II data products and managed the successful launch of QoS Private Line and EWAN services. In addition, they worked as a Senior Sales Engineer at WilTel, providing network sales engineering support for Vyvx.

Overall, Rodger Williams has a strong background in product development, lifecycle management, and marketing in the telecommunications industry across various companies.

Rodger Williams studied Business Administration and Management, as well as General Studies, at Tulsa Community College. Rodger obtained a certification as a MEF Carrier Ethernet Certified Professional (MEF-CECP) from the Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) in November 2017. Additionally, they have obtained certifications for Agile Bronze Level and Six Sigma White Belt from AT&T, although the specific dates are not provided.

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  • Director Product Development - Managed Services

    July, 2022 - present