Christopher Pakstys

Christopher Pakstys is a seasoned professional in channel sales and technology partnerships, currently serving as the Lumen Pro Managed SASE/SSE Co-Sell Leader at Lumen Technologies since January 2023. Pakstys has held significant roles, including Director of Channel Sales at Zettaset, where expertise in data protection solutions was emphasized, and Senior Partner Manager at Insight, managing partnerships with companies such as Red Hat and AWS. Prior roles include Federal Cloud Partnership Director at Pitney Bowes and Senior Manager of Cloud Business Development at World Wide Technology, where strategic collaborations contributed to significant accolades. With experience spanning multiple companies including CenturyLink Cloud, DataRPM, Basho Technologies, Symantec, and Fortinet, Pakstys has consistently focused on implementing go-to-market strategies, driving sales growth and fostering partnerships across various sectors. Pakstys holds a BA in Government & Politics from George Mason University.