Kenny Hood
About Kenny Hood
Kenny Hood serves as the Vice President of Global Sales Engineering at Ribbon Communications, a position he has held since 2018. He previously worked at Sonus Networks and Nortel, accumulating extensive experience in professional services and software development.
Work at Ribbon
Kenny Hood currently serves as the Vice President of Global Sales Engineering at Ribbon Communications. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in sales engineering. Prior to this role, he briefly worked as Vice President of Services Engineering at Ribbon Communications for six months in 2018. His extensive experience in the telecommunications industry supports his leadership in driving sales engineering efforts within the organization.
Previous Experience at Sonus Networks
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Kenny Hood worked at Sonus Networks as the Vice President of Professional Services. His tenure at Sonus Networks lasted for 17 years, from 2001 to 2018, during which he was based in Richardson, Texas. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing professional services, ensuring customer satisfaction, and enhancing service delivery.
Career at Nortel
Kenny Hood's career includes a significant role at Nortel, where he served as the Director of MCI Custom Software Development and Verification. His time at Nortel spanned 12 years, from 1988 to 2000, also in Richardson, Texas. In this capacity, he focused on software development and verification, contributing to the company's product offerings and technical capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Kenny Hood studied at Southern Methodist University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) from 1984 to 1988. His educational background in engineering provides a solid foundation for his roles in the telecommunications industry, particularly in sales engineering and professional services.