Douglas Avila
About Douglas Avila
Douglas Avila is a Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications, specializing in Tier-1 Dedicated Fiber internet and various network layers. With over 8 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, he manages IP Transit services across more than 55 countries.
Work at Cogent Communications
Douglas Avila serves as a Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications, a role he has held since 2022. Based in Dallas, Texas, he focuses on Colocation and Data Center Hosting solutions. His responsibilities include managing IP Transit services, which span over 55 countries. Avila's expertise in telecommunications, particularly in Tier-1 Dedicated Fiber internet, supports his work in this capacity.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before joining Cogent Communications, Douglas Avila worked at Charter Communications as a Business Account Executive from 2018 to 2022 in San Diego, California. He also spent four years at Verizon Wireless World from 2014 to 2018 in Santa Monica, California. His roles in these companies contributed to his extensive knowledge and experience in the telecommunications industry, which exceeds eight years.
Military Background
Douglas Avila served in the US Army as a Sergeant from 2002 to 2010 at Fort Hood, Texas. His military service spanned eight years, during which he developed skills that have contributed to his professional career in telecommunications.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Avila studied at The University of Texas at Arlington, where he focused on Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, earning a degree in Business from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, he holds a certification in Data Center operations, enhancing his qualifications in the field.