Brad Chapin
About Brad Chapin
Brad Chapin is a Sales Engineering professional with extensive expertise in IP technologies and TDM protocols. He has held various leadership roles in companies such as Siemens, Unify, and Ribbon Communications, contributing significantly to the development of SIP softswitches and driving the adoption of communication solutions.
Current Role at Ribbon Communications
Brad Chapin currently serves in Sales Engineering at Ribbon Communications, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on driving the adoption of Ribbon's Session Border Controllers and Analytic offerings across various deployment environments, including premise, hosted, private cloud, and cloud-based solutions. His expertise in IP technologies and TDM protocols supports his efforts in technical workshops, training, and interoperability testing.
Previous Experience in Sales Engineering
Prior to his current role, Brad Chapin held several positions in sales engineering and technical marketing. He worked at Siemens as a Sales Engineer and Technical Marketing Engineer from 1999 to 2000. He later joined Unify, where he served as Director of UC Consulting & Technical Sales Engineering from 2010 to 2014, and as a UC Consultant from 2008 to 2010. His experience includes significant contributions to the architectural design of SIP softswitches.
Expertise in SIP Protocol and TDM Technologies
Brad possesses extensive expertise in both IP technologies and TDM protocols, systems, and applications. He is recognized as a subject matter expert on the SIP protocol and has played a key role in certification and interoperability with various SIP carrier services. His technical knowledge supports his work in driving the adoption of advanced communication solutions.
Educational Background
Brad Chapin studied at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Biology from 1994 to 1998. He furthered his education at George Washington University, achieving a certification in Managing Projects in Organizations in 2001. His educational background provides a foundation for his technical and managerial roles in the communications industry.
Career Progression and Leadership Roles
Brad has held various leadership roles throughout his career. He served as Director of Strategic Alliances at Sonus from 2014 to 2017 and at Ribbon Communications from 2017 to 2019. His roles at Siemens included positions such as Sr. Global Product Manager for SIP Business Development and Product Marketing Manager for various platforms. His career reflects a strong focus on technical sales and strategic partnerships.