Lawrence Byrd

Lawrence Byrd is an experienced professional in the technology and communications industry, currently leading a team at Vonage, focused on marketing the Communications API portfolio since August 2018. Byrd has held various roles including Strategy and Technology Consultant for startups, and Technology Evangelist at TokBox and Agora.io, where responsibilities included market evangelism and event planning for real-time communications platforms. Prior experience at Avaya included several director-level positions where Byrd developed and launched collaboration and communication solutions. As a co-founder of Quintus, Byrd played a key role in its growth and success, leading to a public offering and acquisition by Avaya. Educational background includes a BA in Philosophy from Durham University and research experience in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Edinburgh.