Christian Williams
About Christian Williams
Christian Williams serves as the Director of Sales Engineering at Lightpath, a position he has held since 2022. With extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, he specializes in OSS systems design and has worked in various engineering and sales roles throughout his career.
Work at Lightpath
Christian Williams has served as the Director of Sales Engineering at Lightpath since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for leading the sales engineering team and providing technical expertise to support sales initiatives. His focus includes optimizing sales processes and ensuring that technical solutions align with customer needs. Williams previously held a position as a Senior Sales Engineer at Lightpath for 11 months before his current role.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before joining Lightpath, Christian Williams worked at RCN Business as a Senior Sales Engineer from 2019 to 2021. He also held a Senior Sales Engineer position at Lightpath for a brief period in 2021. His career includes significant roles at NEON Communications as Manager of Sales Engineering and at Veroxity Technology Partners as Director of Technology. His experience spans various aspects of telecommunications, including engineering and sales.
Education and Expertise
Christian Williams studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology from 1988 to 1990. He also attended The Bancroft School from 1983 to 1988. Williams specializes in OSS systems design, configuration, and sustainability, with a strong background in optical engineering and data network engineering. His technical expertise supports various functions, including sales, product development, and market strategies.
Background in Engineering and Operations
Christian Williams has extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, with a career that includes roles in operations, engineering, information systems, finance, and sales. He worked as a Network Systems Engineer III at MCI Communications from 1994 to 1999 and as a Systems Engineer at AboveNet Communications for 8 months in 2006. His diverse background enhances his ability to provide comprehensive technical support in his current role.