Ram Ramanathan
About Ram Ramanathan
Ram Ramanathan serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Ribbon Communications, where he leads strategic initiatives and cross-functional teams. With extensive experience in product management and engineering, he has significantly contributed to the company's growth in the AI-based Identity Assurance and Security sectors.
Current Role at Ribbon Communications
Ram Ramanathan serves as the Senior Director of Product Management at Ribbon Communications, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is involved in various strategic activities, including Sales Enablement, Pricing, Sales Playbook development, Customer Engagements, Competitive Analysis, Webinars, and Roadshows. He manages a comprehensive team that includes Product, Architecture, R&D, DevOps, Cloud NOC, and Marketing, showcasing his cross-functional leadership capabilities.
Previous Experience at Sonus Networks
Prior to his current role, Ram Ramanathan worked at Sonus Networks in several capacities. He served as a Distinguished Principal Software Engineer from 2004 to 2007, then transitioned to Director of Product Line Management from 2015 to 2017. He also held the position of Senior Manager, Product Line Management from 2007 to 2014. His tenure at Sonus Networks spanned over a decade, during which he contributed to various product management initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Ram Ramanathan holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications from Coimbatore Institute of Technology. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from Clemson University. Additionally, he completed MBA courses at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst - Isenberg School of Management, enhancing his business acumen.
Achievements in Product Management
In his role at Ribbon Communications, Ram Ramanathan played a key role in achieving worldwide market share leadership for the Session Border Controller solution. He led the launch of two SaaS offerings in the AI-based Identity Assurance and Security space within a 10-month timeframe. This initiative significantly contributed to the company's shift towards recurring revenue and agile development, demonstrating his impact on the organization's strategic direction.
Technical Leadership and Innovations
Ram Ramanathan has driven advancements in virtualization and cloud-native architectures, including CI/CD automation. His efforts have resulted in significant wins with Tier 1 Communication Service Providers (CSP) and enterprises. His technical leadership has been instrumental in aligning product development with market needs and technological trends.