Dave Ward is Chief Technology Officer and Product Officer for Lumen. In this role, he is responsible for the development, integration and deployment of Lumen global network, as well as creating disruptive technologies through innovative product development.

Dave has more than 25 years of experience reinventing and expanding the capabilities of networks and the value they bring to customers. He previously was the CEO of PacketFabric where he oversaw its Network‑as‑a‑Service (NaaS) offering and led significant product expansions. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Vice President, CTO‑Engineering and Chief Architect at Cisco Systems, and he served as a Fellow at both Cisco Systems and Juniper Networks.

Dave holds a bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and graduate degrees from the University of Minnesota.