Lawrence Juster
About Lawrence Juster
Lawrence Juster is a Channel Solutions Engineer at Ignite, currently working at RingCentral since 2023. He has extensive experience in solutions engineering, project management, and telecommunications, having held various roles at RingCentral, Qwest Communications, and other companies over a career spanning several decades.
Work at RingCentral
Lawrence Juster currently serves as a Channel Solutions Engineer - IGNITE at RingCentral, a position he has held since 2023 in Denver, Colorado. Prior to this role, he worked at RingCentral as a Senior Solutions Engineer focused on Avaya Cloud Office from 2020 to 2023. He also held the position of Solutions Engineer - Team Lead for Google ISV & Channel from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at RingCentral began in 2013 when he joined as a Senior Solutions Engineer, where he worked until 2020. Throughout his time at RingCentral, he has developed a strong understanding of telecommunications and cloud solutions.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining RingCentral, Lawrence Juster worked at Verio as a Technical Sales Engineer/Messaging Overlay from 2012 to 2013. He also served as a Sales Engineer at Microtech-Tel from 2011 to 2012. His career began at Qwest Communications, where he held several positions, including Space Planning Engineer, Senior Network Planning Engineer, and Supervisor Network Operations from 2000 to 2009. He also worked as a Business Account Executive - B2B at Viaero Wireless from 2009 to 2011. His diverse experience spans technical sales, engineering, and management roles.
Education and Expertise
Lawrence Juster has pursued various educational opportunities to enhance his skills. He studied at the Network Training and Development Center for Qwest Communications, focusing on engineering principles and leadership courses. He also attended Picken's Technical Institute, where he studied AutoCAD 2000. His education includes training at the Defense Language Institute, where he achieved proficiency in the Russian language. Additionally, he studied Architectural Engineering/Drafting Technology at BOCES and has completed coursework in mixology at the Academy Bartenders College.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Lawrence Juster possesses a wide range of technical skills relevant to his roles in engineering and sales. He is proficient in database management, cloud computing, networking, disaster recovery, and virtualization. His experience includes managing IT services, data centers, and telecommunications engineering. He has expertise in configuring and testing products and guiding clients through technical issues. He is skilled in using various software and tools, including VMware VSPP, Poly, Avaya, Yealink, Cisco, and Checkpoint, which support his work in technical sales and solutions engineering.
Military Background
Lawrence Juster served in the United States Marine Corps as a Sergeant from 1986 to 1991. His military experience included various duty stations worldwide, contributing to his leadership and interpersonal skills. This background has informed his approach to team management and project execution in his subsequent civilian career.