Ilina Laleva
About Ilina Laleva
Ilina Laleva is a Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications, specializing in global network infrastructure and connectivity. She has extensive experience in colocation, data center services, and IP protocols, and has worked in various consulting roles across Europe and the Americas.
Work at Cogent Communications
Ilina Laleva has been employed at Cogent Communications since 2013, serving as a Global Account Manager. In this role, she focuses on providing tailored connectivity solutions to meet the needs of leading IT decision-makers. Her responsibilities include managing sales territories across various regions, including EMEA, South, Central, and North America, as well as Asia-Pacific. Laleva's extensive experience in global network infrastructure and connectivity enhances her ability to address current and future business requirements.
Education and Expertise
Ilina Laleva holds a Master in Engineering and Management of Renewable Energy from Universitat de Barcelona, which she completed from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Economics from the University of National and World Economy in Sofia, Bulgaria, from 1996 to 2001. Laleva has also studied Management of EU Resources and International Relations at Universidad Complutense de Madrid from 2006 to 2007. Her educational background supports her in-depth knowledge of colocation, data center services, and network protocols.
Background
Before joining Cogent Communications, Ilina Laleva worked in various consulting roles. She was a Consultant at Red2Red Consultores in Madrid from 2007 to 2008, followed by a position at ECORYS from 2008 to 2010. Laleva also served as a Consultant at Impulso Industrial Alternativo S.A from 2011 to 2012. These roles contributed to her expertise in managing complex projects and developing high-speed internet access solutions, particularly in MPLS/VPLS technologies.
Achievements
Ilina Laleva possesses significant expertise in global network infrastructure, particularly in IP Transit and Ethernet Services. Her knowledge extends to both IPv4 and IPv6 protocols, allowing her to effectively address the connectivity needs of diverse clients. Laleva's experience in managing sales territories across multiple regions has positioned her as a key player in the telecommunications industry, where she works closely with IT decision-makers to deliver effective solutions.