Director of Solution Marketing Strategy, AI and Automation
Ribbon Communications
Kevin Wade is a global product and solutions marketing leader specializing in AI, automation, and networking technologies. As Director of Solutions Marketing Strategy for AI and Automation at Ribbon Communications, he translates complex innovations into clear, compelling narratives that drive growth with service providers and enterprises on their large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Previously, at Ciena’s Blue Planet division, Kevin helped shape the go-to-market strategy for the company’s cloud-native automation and orchestration platform, building the portfolio from the start-up phase to 200+ global customers. With deep expertise across cloud, SaaS, and telecom, he is passionate about helping network operators of all types unlock the value of AI-driven automation and improved customer experiences.
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Leveraging AI for Network and IT Operations (AIOps)
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM CT