Kristen Wright

Kristen Wright is an accomplished technology executive with extensive experience in engineering and business operations across several prominent companies. Currently serving as VP of Segments Engineering & Business Operations at Lumen Technologies since June 2024, Kristen previously held roles such as Senior Director of Engineering at Seagate Technology and VP/GM of the Storage Portfolio at PacketFabric. An experienced leader at Cisco for over 14 years, Kristen managed various teams in healthcare innovation, research, and learning development, contributing significantly to product development and partner collaboration. Early career experiences include roles at companies like Scientific Atlanta, Advanced Businesslink, and Motorola, alongside a foundational position as a Computer Engineer Co-Op at NASA. Kristen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.