Leonid Zerliuk
About Leonid Zerliuk
Leonid Zerliuk is the Senior R&D Director for SDN, NFV, and PaaS at Ribbon Communications, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in software engineering and R&D leadership, having previously held positions at companies such as ECI Telecom and ServiceNow.
Current Role at Ribbon
Leonid Zerliuk serves as the Senior R&D Director for SDN, NFV, and PaaS at Ribbon Communications. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the development of advanced networking solutions. His responsibilities include overseeing research and development initiatives, focusing on the next generation of SDN controllers that support multi-vendor environments. Zerliuk leads a team of over 100 engineers, encompassing roles in development, verification, validation, and systems engineering.
Previous Experience in R&D
Before joining Ribbon, Leonid Zerliuk held various positions in research and development across multiple organizations. He worked at ECI Telecom from 2010 to 2020, where he progressed from Software Engineer to NFV R&D Director. His roles included Software Team Leader and NFV (MANO) R&D Group Manager. Prior to ECI Telecom, he was a Software Engineer at ELTA from 2005 to 2011 and at SintecMedia from 2003 to 2005.
Achievements in Software Development
Leonid Zerliuk has played a significant role in transforming management applications to Software-Defined Networking (SDN) frameworks. He has been instrumental in developing a Telco-grade, container-based PaaS product for Ribbon's cloud-native management applications. His work emphasizes the integration of SDN and NFV technologies, enhancing the capabilities and efficiency of telecommunications systems.
Involvement in Industry Standards
Leonid Zerliuk actively participates in standard organizations and collaborates on cross-company projects. He has engaged in proof of concepts with industry bodies such as MEF and ETSI. His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to advancing networking standards and fostering innovation within the telecommunications sector.
Educational Background
Specific details regarding Leonid Zerliuk's educational background are not provided. However, his extensive experience in software engineering and research and development indicates a strong foundation in technical and engineering principles relevant to his roles in the telecommunications industry.