Kanagalu Manoj
About Kanagalu Manoj
Kanagalu Manoj serves as the Vice President at Ribbon Communications, where he has contributed to significant growth since 2017. With extensive experience in telecommunications and a strong educational background, he has held various leadership roles in both India and the USA.
Work at Ribbon Communications
Kanagalu Manoj serves as Vice President at Ribbon Communications since 2017, based in Bengaluru Area, India. In this role, he has developed a go-to-market strategy that has contributed to over 400% growth in the company over the last five years. His leadership focuses on driving innovation and expanding market presence within the telecommunications sector.
Previous Experience at GENBAND
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Kanagalu Manoj worked at GENBAND for seven years. He held the position of Managing Director for India & South Asia from 2012 to 2017, and prior to that, he served as Vice President of Business Development from 2010 to 2012. His tenure at GENBAND involved strategic leadership and business development initiatives in the telecommunications industry.
Educational Background
Kanagalu Manoj has a strong educational foundation in engineering. He earned a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Dallas from 1995 to 1999. He also holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington, completed from 1993 to 1995. Additionally, he studied Telecommunications Engineering and achieved a Bachelor's degree from Bangalore University between 1988 and 1992. His early education includes studies at MES College of Arts, Science and Commerce and Gandhinagar High School.
Expertise in Telecommunications and AI
Kanagalu Manoj possesses domain expertise in telecommunications, cloud solutions, systems engineering, and AI-based solutions. His extensive experience includes roles at Nortel Networks, where he held various positions in product management and carrier solutions from 2002 to 2010. His background in both technical and business aspects of the industry enables him to advise and mentor startups on technology strategy.
Advisory Role at Vidatt
In addition to his role at Ribbon Communications, Kanagalu Manoj has been serving as a Board Advisor at Vidatt since 2016. In this capacity, he provides strategic guidance and insights to help the organization navigate challenges and leverage opportunities in the technology landscape.