New appointment will Enhance Focus on
Engineering-as-a Service Consultancy and Managed Service
Products
CONCORD,
Calif., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LightRiver,
the premier productivity solutions provider for next generation,
multi-vendor, Factory Built Networks® and
netFLEX® Transport Domain Orchestration and Control
Software solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of
Jason Konzak as Senior Vice
President of Network Services. This appointment enhances
LightRiver's position as the leading independent provider of
transport network design, deployment, automation and operational
support services.
In his new role, Konzak will play a pivotal role in optimizing
LightRiver's Factory Built Networks portfolio, while expanding and
scaling vital, software-based, network support services.
Konzak brings over two decades of industry experience in growing
and leading professional and managed services organizations,
enriching LightRiver with his extensive IT background. His previous
roles include serving as SVP of Professional Services for
Flexential, a datacenter and private cloud provider, and as Chief
Product Officer for Virsage Solutions, an IT Managed Services
Provider.
In this leadership role, Konzak will build upon the ongoing
success of LightRiver's prominent Factory Built Networks products,
extending the methodology into the Datacenter, and delivering
enabling sustaining engineering services for those that have
adopted software automation as a baseline for future, successful,
network operations.
"Jason is another critical piece in our growth story as his
success with Cloud, Datacenter & Telco managed services are a
perfect fit," states Mike Jonas, CEO
of LightRiver. "Our clients deserve trustworthy and qualified
partners as they work to meet the demands placed on them by the
exploding need for bandwidth in a time that requires focus, fiscal
responsibility, and efficiency."
Konzak holds a bachelor's degree in business from Regis University and an MBA from the University of Colorado's Leeds School of Business. He also serves on the
board of a non-profit organization, the Center for People with
Disabilities, in Boulder, CO.
"I am thrilled to join the LightRiver leadership team," says
Konzak. "I look forward to building on the culture of continuous
improvement at LightRiver to empower our employees, our customers,
and the networks we deploy and support to reach their full
potential."
About LightRiver
LightRiver is the premier provider of
multi-vendor, Factory Built Networks® and netFLEX® vendor neutral,
Optical Domain Orchestration and Control Software. LightRiver is
expert in Packet Optical, DWDM/ROADM, MPLS, IPoDWDM and Carrier
Ethernet systems and designs, deploys, automates, and supports next
generation, software-controlled transport networks for
mission-critical clients that require the highest capacity,
reliability, resiliency, and manageability that today's optical
communications technology can deliver.
LightRiver is a portfolio company of Grain Management, LLC, a
leading global investment firm focused on the telecommunications
sector. LightRiver delivers unique value with hardware,
software and engineering services solutions, carrier-grade quality,
and unparalleled customer care in multi-domain networking,
accelerating time to market for its clients. For additional
information about LightRiver, please
visit https://lightriver.com.
About Grain Management
Founded in 2007, Grain Management is a leading, global
investment firm. We believe broadband and digital infrastructure
are foundational to the tech-enabled transformation occurring
across all industries and facets of society. Our global team of
seasoned and diverse professionals share a collective passion for
the power of connectivity to strengthen communities and unlock
human potential for all.
We specialize in digital infrastructure and are a trusted
solutions provider to the broadband and communications industry.
Our unique combination of sector knowledge, experience as
operators, and disciplined analytical approach guide our
differentiated investment strategy across fiber networks, data
centers, wireless spectrum, cell towers, as well as managed and
infrastructure services. For more information visit
www.graingp.com.
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