Michael Murray
About Michael Murray
Michael Murray serves as the Director of Software Development at Ribbon Communications and has held various leadership roles in the technology sector for over two decades. He has a strong academic background with degrees in Mathematics and Business, and he has successfully managed large teams and projects throughout his career.
Work at Ribbon Communications
Michael Murray has served as the Director of Software Development at Ribbon Communications since 2017. In this role, he focuses on overseeing software development initiatives and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. His leadership contributes to the company's commitment to innovation and reliability in communication technologies.
Current and Previous Roles
In addition to his position at Ribbon Communications, Michael Murray has held significant roles in the telecommunications industry. He has been with GENBAND since 2010, where he works as the Director of Rural Softswitch and Custom R&D. Prior to that, he spent 25 years at Nortel Networks, where he also held the title of Director. His extensive experience spans various aspects of software development and systems engineering.
Education and Expertise
Michael Murray holds an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business, which he completed in 1997. He also earned a Master's Degree in Mathematics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987. Additionally, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Siena College in 1984. His educational background supports his expertise in software development and systems engineering.
Achievements in Leadership
Throughout his career, Michael Murray has demonstrated strong leadership capabilities. He successfully navigated Nortel's bankruptcy and its subsequent acquisition by GENBAND. He led a global Systems Engineering team of 70 people, delivering eight major releases across five solutions within a year. Furthermore, he established a Lean Six Sigma team that achieved $1.5 million in cost savings improvements.