Dave Ward

Dave Ward is an experienced technology executive currently serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at Lumen Technologies, focusing on building an enhanced Internet. Prior to this role, Dave held significant positions at PacketFabric as Advisor and Chairman, where guidance was provided for growth, partnerships, and the development of network services. As CEO of PacketFabric, innovation in network connectivity was emphasized through a cloud-native platform. At Cisco Systems, Dave made impactful contributions as Chief Technology Officer of Engineering and Chief Architect, overseeing the innovation of the Networking and Security Business. Additional experience includes roles at Juniper Networks and the Internet Engineering Group, with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota.