Joseph Krzizike

Joseph Krzizike is a seasoned sales executive with extensive experience in network solutions and engineering. Currently serving as Vice President of Sales at Smartoptics since October 2025, Joseph previously held the position of Regional Vice President at Ekinops from August 2022 to October 2025. Prior roles include Sales Director at Ciena and Director of Sales Engineering for North America at Ekinops, where Joseph managed sales engineering activities and drove product development. Additional experience includes senior sales engineering roles at DZS and Sorrento Networks, network management at CenturyLink, and technical roles at WorldCom. Joseph served as a Paratrooper in the US Army before pursuing an academic career with degrees from Regis University and the University of Colorado Denver.