John Lopez
About John Lopez
John Lopez serves as the Inside Channel Manager for National Strategic Partners at AVANT Communications, focusing on UCaaS, CCaaS, security, WAN/SASE, and colocation since 2018. He has over 20 years of experience in channel management, including a significant tenure at CenturyLink.
Work at AVANT Communications
John Lopez serves as the Inside Channel Manager for National Strategic Partners at AVANT Communications. He has been in this role since 2018, focusing on areas such as UCaaS, CCaaS, Security, WAN/SASE, and Colo. In his position, he contributes to channel sales enablement by providing training and resources to partners. He is also involved in the deployment of complex cloud designs and global wide-area network solutions, enhancing the company's service offerings.
Previous Experience at CenturyLink
Before joining AVANT Communications, John Lopez worked at CenturyLink for 16 years, from 2001 to 2017. He held the position of Channel Alliance - Enterprise Channel Account Specialist. Following this role, he served as Inside Channel Manager II for the CenturyLink Channel Partner Program for one year, from 2017 to 2018. His extensive experience at CenturyLink provided him with a strong foundation in channel management and enterprise solutions.
Education and Expertise
John Lopez studied at Adams State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Physiology and Psychology from 1992 to 1997. His educational background supports his expertise in guiding business decisions related to next-generation technologies. He utilizes AVANT's proprietary customer-facing tool, Pathfinder, to assist in these decision-making processes.
Professional Contributions
At AVANT Communications, John Lopez plays a key role in enhancing the capabilities of channel partners. He provides essential training and resources that empower partners to effectively engage with customers. His involvement in deploying complex cloud designs and global WAN solutions demonstrates his commitment to advancing technological solutions within the industry.