Steve Martinson
About Steve Martinson
Steve Martinson serves as the Regional Sales Director at Ribbon Communications, where he specializes in providing IP and optical networking solutions for 5G technology. With extensive experience in sales operations and network modernization, he engages with service providers and enterprises to enhance their competitive positioning.
Work at Ribbon
Steve Martinson has been serving as the Regional Sales Director at Ribbon Communications since 2017. In this role, he focuses on providing comprehensive IP and optical networking solutions that support 5G technology. His responsibilities include engaging with service providers, enterprises, and critical infrastructure sectors to deliver advanced communications software and networking solutions. Martinson has played a key role in helping customers modernize their networks, which enhances their competitive positioning and business outcomes.
Previous Experience at Nortel Networks
Before joining Ribbon Communications, Steve Martinson worked at Nortel Networks for 24 years, from 1988 to 2012. He held the position of Operations Manager during his tenure in the Midwest. His long-term experience at Nortel Networks provided him with a solid foundation in telecommunications operations and management, contributing to his expertise in the industry.
Experience at GENBAND
Steve Martinson worked as a Senior Account Manager in Sales Operations at GENBAND from 2013 to 2017. His role involved managing sales operations and customer relationships, further enhancing his skills in delivering networking solutions. This experience added to his knowledge in the telecommunications sector and prepared him for his current position at Ribbon Communications.
Education and Expertise
Steve Martinson studied at Northwest Technical College, where he achieved a degree in Telecom Electronics from 1987 to 1988. This educational background provided him with the technical knowledge necessary for his career in telecommunications. His expertise includes delivering end-to-end solutions that encompass core to edge software-centric solutions, cloud-native offers, and advanced security and analytics tools.