Craig Plunkett
About Craig Plunkett
Craig Plunkett is a Product Manager specializing in Hosted WiFi at Altice Business USA and Lightpath, with extensive experience in mobile platforms and wireless networks. He has held various positions in the technology and telecommunications sectors, including roles at Citibank, Meru Networks, and Reuters.
Current Role at Lightpath
Craig Plunkett serves as a Product Manager for Hosted WiFi at Lightpath, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he focuses on managing and developing WiFi solutions tailored for various business needs. His responsibilities include overseeing product strategy, enhancing service offerings, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Plunkett's extensive experience in wireless technologies supports his contributions to the company's growth in the competitive telecommunications market.
Professional Experience
Craig Plunkett has a diverse professional background in technology and telecommunications. He has worked at Altice Business USA as a Product Manager for Managed WiFi since 2016. Prior to that, he held the position of VP Wireless Market Development at Cablevision for one year. His experience also includes roles at Meru Networks as a Sales Engineer and at Reuters as a Consultant. Plunkett's career began at Citibank, where he worked as a Systems Manager. His varied roles have equipped him with a broad understanding of network management and wireless solutions.
Education and Expertise
Craig Plunkett earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer Science from Fordham University, where he studied from 1984 to 1989. His educational background laid the foundation for his extensive knowledge in mobile platforms and wireless networks. Plunkett is recognized as a subject matter expert in wireless technologies, particularly WiFi, which informs his work as a Product Manager. His expertise encompasses network management, systems integration, and troubleshooting, especially in service provider Wi-Fi and transportation networks.
Background in Telecommunications
Craig Plunkett's career in telecommunications spans over three decades, beginning in the late 1980s. He worked as a VAX/VMS Systems Programmer at Fordham University before transitioning to various roles in the technology sector. His experience includes significant positions at Digital Equipment Corporation as a Networking Consultant and at Citibank as a Systems Manager. Plunkett's tenure at companies like Cablevision and Meru Networks further solidified his expertise in wireless market development and sales engineering.
Long-Term Roles and Contributions
In addition to his current role at Lightpath, Craig Plunkett has been the Managing Director at CEDX Corporation since 2009. His long-term positions demonstrate his commitment to the field and his ability to adapt to evolving technologies. Plunkett's contributions to both CEDX Corporation and his roles at Altice Business USA and Lightpath highlight his leadership in product management and wireless technology development.