David Silva
About David Silva
David Silva serves as the Director of Federal Accounts at Ribbon Communications, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in account management across various telecommunications companies, including Lumen Technologies and AT&T.
Current Role at Ribbon Communications
David Silva serves as the Director of Federal Accounts at Ribbon Communications. He has held this position since 2021 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia. In this role, he is responsible for managing federal account strategies and fostering relationships with government clients.
Previous Experience in Public Sector Account Management
Before joining Ribbon Communications, David Silva worked at Lumen Technologies as a Public Sector Account Manager from 2014 to 2021. During his seven years at Lumen, he operated from Arlington, Virginia, focusing on public sector clients and enhancing service delivery.
Educational Background in International Relations
David Silva studied International Relations at Florida International University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 1995 to 1999. He also attended the University of Miami, furthering his education in relevant fields.
Career Progression in Telecommunications
David Silva has held various roles in the telecommunications industry. He worked at AT&T as a Senior Account Manager from 2007 to 2010, and at XO Communications as a National Account Manager from 2012 to 2013. He also served as a Federal Account Manager at Level 3 Communications/CenturyLink from 2014 to 2019.
Early Career and Internships
David Silva began his career at MCI WorldCom as a Global Account Manager from 2000 to 2005. He also gained experience as an Academic Intern to the Director at the National Defense University in 1999, where he worked for three months.