Cary Hayward
About Cary Hayward
Cary Hayward is a Product Management professional at Ribbon Communications, where he has managed a $35 million portfolio of IaaS and SBC solutions since 2019. With extensive experience in product management across various companies, he has held senior roles at Sonus Networks, Polycom, and Cisco Systems.
Work at Ribbon Communications
Cary Hayward has been working at Ribbon Communications since 2019, holding the position of Product Management. In this role, he manages a portfolio valued at $35 million, which includes Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) and perpetual premises-based Session Border Controller (SBC) solutions. He leads weekly cross-functional operations reviews to communicate the financial, technical, and operational status of projects. His focus is on enhancing processes to improve time-to-market, margins, profitability, and overall productivity.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Cary Hayward held several senior roles in product management across various companies. He served as Senior Director of Product Management at Sonus Networks from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Polycom in multiple capacities, including Senior Director of Product Management from 2010 to 2013 and Vice President of Product Management from 2013 to 2015. His earlier experience includes positions at Phoenix Technologies and Cisco Systems, where he contributed to product line management and marketing.
Educational Background
Cary Hayward earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Santa Clara University, where he studied from 1989 to 1992. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Finance from California State University, Fresno, where he completed his studies from 1983 to 1987. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in product management and operations.
Career Timeline
Cary Hayward's career spans several key positions in the technology sector. He began as a Product Line Manager at Cisco Systems from 2004 to 2008. He then transitioned to Procket Networks as Director of Marketing from 2002 to 2004. Following his time at Cisco, he held senior product management roles at Polycom and Phoenix Technologies before joining Sonus Networks. His extensive experience in product management has contributed to his current role at Ribbon Communications.