Doug Kolb
About Doug Kolb
Doug Kolb serves as the Vice President of R&D at ALVARIA, where he has worked since 2016, focusing on cloud infrastructure for call center solutions. He has extensive experience in voice and media processing, having held senior roles at Aspect Software and Nokia Siemens Networks.
Work at Alvaria
Doug Kolb serves as the Vice President of Research and Development at Alvaria, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he focuses on advancing cloud infrastructure solutions, particularly within the call center sector. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of fraud prevention technologies, ensuring that Alvaria remains at the forefront of innovation in customer engagement solutions.
Education and Expertise
Doug Kolb earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Boston University. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in cloud infrastructure, especially as it relates to call center solutions. His technical knowledge supports his leadership in R&D, where he applies his skills to develop cutting-edge technologies.
Background
Before joining Alvaria, Doug Kolb worked at Aspect Software as the Senior Director of Software from 2008 to 2016. In this role, he was responsible for the voice and media processing components of call center solutions. Prior to that, he held positions at Nokia Siemens Networks and Siemens Network Convergence, where he contributed to R&D and media gateway development.
Previous Work Experience
Doug Kolb's career includes significant roles in various technology companies. He was the Head of US R&D at Nokia Siemens Networks for one year and worked as the Director of Media Gateway Development at Siemens Network Convergence for four years. His extensive experience in the telecommunications and software industries has shaped his approach to research and development in his current role.