Ryan Sullivan
About Ryan Sullivan
Ryan Sullivan serves as the Senior Channel Director for Partner Sales at Lightpath Fiber, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, including roles at One Communications, Crown Castle, and Global Crossing, and specializes in data center solutions and high-capacity network services.
Work at Lightpath
Ryan Sullivan serves as the Senior Channel Director for Partner Sales at Lightpath Fiber. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's growth and development in various regions including Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Ashburn, Virginia, Chicago, Illinois, Atlanta, Texas, and Miami. In this role, he focuses on building and managing partnerships to enhance Lightpath's service offerings and expand its market presence.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before joining Lightpath, Ryan Sullivan accumulated extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. He worked at One Communications as a Premier Account Executive from 2003 to 2008. Following that, he spent 13 years at Crown Castle as the New England Channel Director for Partner Sales from 2008 to 2021. His career began at Global Crossing, where he served as a Global Account Manager from 1999 to 2003. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Sullivan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Justice Studies from the University of New Hampshire, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. His educational background complements his professional expertise in providing cloud connectivity solutions with major providers such as Amazon, Azure, and Google. He specializes in implementing Ciena's 800 Gig scalable technology solutions and has a strong focus on data center solutions and high-capacity network services.
Skills in Telecommunications
Ryan Sullivan possesses significant skills in consultative selling within the telecommunications industry. He has experience in managing multi-site WAN and SD-WAN solutions, which are critical for modern networking needs. His ability to provide tailored solutions has been a key aspect of his career, enabling him to meet the diverse requirements of clients across various sectors.