Mitch has 30+ years in telecom, with experience at Bell Canada, Nortel, and Ciena in marketing and product management. Now with Ribbon’s IP Optical Marketing team, he supports utility and DCI markets and promotes the Muse Multi-layer Automation Platform. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering and an MBA from McGill University.

Ron Beck is a veteran in utility telecom, power generation, and industrial control systems. A connected grid advocate, he speaks on telecom modernization and secure, high-performance networks. His skills include network architecture, cybersecurity, fiber optics, microwave, and radio systems, with a track record in delivering complex, future-ready infrastructure.

Brian is a strategic sales leader in optical transport, switching, edge routing, and network infrastructure for Tier 1/2 providers, enterprises, and web-scale operators. He has led major wins with Verizon, AT&T, and others, driving growth through consultative, solution-focused sales. Passionate about AI-driven networking, he helps organizations optimize performance, cut costs, and future-proof connectivity.

Stick around for the 15-minute post-webinar demo and lock in a follow-up call for a chance to win an Apple iPad!

* The raffle will take place on September 24, 2025, and is open to webinar attendees who complete a 15-minute live post webinar demo and lock in a follow-up call. Existing Ribbon customers, reseller partners, and managed service providers are also eligible if they complete a 15-minute meeting focused on one or more of Ribbon’s add-on solutions. If the raffle winner resides in a country where the prize cannot be shipped, a gift card of equal value will be provided.