David Harley
About David Harley
David Harley serves as the Enterprise Segment Lead at Ribbon Communications, where he develops IP/MPLS business strategies for various sectors. He has extensive experience in sales engineering and project management across multiple technology companies.
Work at Ribbon
David Harley serves as the Enterprise Segment Lead at Ribbon Communications, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Plano, Texas, he focuses on developing IP/MPLS business strategies tailored for the Transportation, Energy, Public Sector, and Retail segments. His role involves creating compelling commercial offers and responses to RFIs and RFPs, collaborating closely with sales and product line management to enhance business outcomes.
Previous Experience at Crown Castle
Before joining Ribbon, David worked at Crown Castle as a Senior Sales Engineer from 2019 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for developing the strategic business plan for the region, which included market segmentation and competitive analysis. He collaborated with networking leaders to drive transformative ideas and solutions aimed at enhancing customer value.
Career at Zayo Group
David's career includes a significant tenure at Zayo Group, where he worked as a Sales Engineer from 2013 to 2019. During his six years there, he focused on sales strategies and customer engagement, contributing to the company's growth in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Experience at Nokia Inc
David Harley has extensive experience at Nokia Inc, where he held multiple roles from 2005 to 2013. He began as the Americas Office and Acquisitions Project Manager and later served as an Internet and Backbone Senior Specialist. His responsibilities included managing projects and providing strategic insights to enhance Nokia's service offerings.
Early Career at HP Global Services
David's professional journey began at HP Global Services, where he worked as a Managed Services provider for the Nokia Account from 2001 to 2005. This role provided him with foundational experience in service management and client relations within the telecommunications sector.