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Craig Rochester

@craigrochester

Telecom executive with 25+ years in business development and strategy.

United States

What I'm looking for

I seek a leadership role that fosters innovation and strategic growth in telecom.

I am a seasoned telecom and infrastructure executive with over 25 years of experience driving revenue growth and strategic partnerships across Tier 1 and Tier 2 telecom carriers. My career has been marked by a proven ability to develop and close multi-million dollar deals, build C-level relationships, and scale operational delivery across various verticals. I have successfully led cross-functional initiatives that resulted in significant EBITDA uplifts and large-scale infrastructure programs, including a $1.2B telecom buildout for AT&T.

As the CEO and Founder of Summit IoT, I operate a consulting firm focused on enhancing service delivery and streamlining network deployments for telecom providers. My leadership in national deployment strategies for telecom carriers has driven advancements in Open RAN and private 5G rollouts, significantly improving market coverage and network capacity. I am passionate about leveraging my extensive experience in strategic planning, financial modeling, and vendor ecosystem strategy to drive growth and innovation in the telecom industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

CEO & Founder

Summit IoT, LLC

Dec 2018 - Present (6 years 6 months)

Founded a consulting firm focused on telecom integration and operational support. Led national deployment strategies for telecom carriers, enhancing service delivery and driving business growth through Open RAN, CBRS, and private 5G rollouts. Achieved significant cost reductions and improved operational efficiency.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Goizueta Business School, Emory University logoGU

Goizueta Business School, Emory University

Master of Business Administration, Business Administration

San Diego State University logoSU

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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