Rod Davis
About Rod Davis
Rod Davis serves as the Manager of Solutions Engineering at RingCentral, where he has worked since 2019. With over 20 years of experience in technical sales and a strong background in Unified Communications technologies, he has held various roles in companies such as ShoreTel and 8x8.
Work at RingCentral
Rod Davis has been with RingCentral since 2019, currently holding the position of Manager Solutions Engineering. In this role, he oversees engineering solutions and collaborates with teams to enhance customer experiences. Prior to this position, he served as a Senior Solutions Engineer at RingCentral starting in 2018. His responsibilities include developing and implementing strategies that align with the company's objectives in Unified Communications.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Rod Davis has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, having worked in various roles over two decades. He served as a Regional Sales Engineer at ShoreTel from 2007 to 2012 and later as Director Solutions Architects from 2012 to 2016. His tenure at 8x8 as Regional Channel Manager from 2016 to 2018 further solidified his expertise in technical sales and solutions engineering.
Education and Expertise
Rod Davis earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University San Marcos, where he studied from 1990 to 1994. His educational background complements his professional experience, particularly in Unified Communications technologies and network architecture. He possesses a unique blend of skills in sales, business management, and engineering technologies.
Technical Sales Experience
With over 20 years of experience in technical sales, Rod Davis has developed a strong proficiency in driving business expansion and supporting multi-million dollar sales initiatives. His career includes roles such as Senior Systems Engineer at iDirect Technologies from 2004 to 2007 and Section Manager at GTE Internetworking from 1997 to 1998. He is known for building long-term trusted relationships with C-suite executives to facilitate future deals.