Unleashing enterprise
networking innovation
Between 2016 and 2020, I led go-to-market efforts for a range of enterprise networking initiatives at Verizon, from virtualized service platforms to 5G performance benchmarking to private wireless deployments. Managing a nimble cross-functional team spanning product, UX, content and engineering, I drove the positioning and launch of transformative solutions that achieved internal alignment and industry adoption.
Verizon Internet Services Platform
When: 2016-2017.
What: VISP was a software-defined, “network-in-a-box” platform positioned between the packet gateway and the public internet, delivering dynamic traffic control, flow-based analytics, and turnkey service monetization. Key features included video and TCP optimization, adaptive pricing and self-service A/B testing for carriers.
Why: Global carriers needed ways to stay competitive in the face of OTT disruption, unlimited data plans and data commoditization. VISP helped preserve ARPU, reduce churn and improve infrastructure ROI by unlocking new service layers without requiring core network changes.
How: VISP operated in-line at the data path, detecting and managing traffic flows in real time. It offered per-session control, intelligent policy enforcement, and a modular services layer that allowed operators to add capabilities through a web interface.
Who: Other carriers looking to monetize their network assets more effectively through internet services.
Where: Externalized globally in early 2017 as part of Verizon Exponent.
For a more in-depth perspective, check out the VISP tech brief and eBook.
Network speed test app
When: 2018–2019
What: A mobile app built to demonstrate and validate the performance of Verizon’s emerging 5G network. It offered real-time throughput testing using multiple protocols, including TCP, UDP and QUIC, with visual data summaries and CSV export options.
Why: As Verizon began deploying 5G, this internal app provided field teams and executives with a tangible, on-device experience of what the next-gen network could deliver: crucial for showcasing engineering readiness and marketing leadership.
How: Developed as an APK for Android, the app integrated iPerf and Ookla benchmarking tools. It could scan for open ports, locate the nearest test servers dynamically and display results via intuitive graphical interfaces and logs.
Who: Used by 5G engineering teams, product leaders and marketing stakeholders.
Where: United States.
Mobile Edge Computing
When: 2018–2020
What: MEC was Verizon’s initiative to shift cloud computing power closer to end-users by deploying compute and storage capabilities at the edge of the mobile network. Designed to serve latency-sensitive use cases—such as IoT, AR/VR, robotics and industrial automation—it enabled enterprises to process data locally for faster insights and improved app performance.
Why: Traditional, centralized cloud architectures couldn’t meet the real-time responsiveness needed for next-generation applications. Verizon's MEC solution addressed this gap while reducing backhaul traffic, unlocking new enterprise value and reinforcing Verizon's leadership in low-latency infrastructure.
How: Using standards-based architecture, MEC nodes were placed in proximity to users, enabling single-digit millisecond latency, 10–20x performance boosts and localized decision-making. The platform featured intelligent data filtering, secure content delivery and tight integration with Verizon’s mobile network, setting the stage for advanced AI workloads at the edge.
Who: Large enterprises in need of low-latency, high-throughput compute, particularly in logistics, manufacturing, automotive, and healthcare sectors.
Where: United States.
Web pages, tech papers and more evangelized Verizon’s edge strategy. See a snapshot below.
On-site LTE
When: 2018–2020
What: Verizon’s On-site LTE/5G is a private wireless network solution that allows enterprise customers to deploy secure, dedicated mobile infrastructure directly on their premises. It supports critical applications and operations across connected facilities and campuses, with full control over performance, users and devices.
Why: As enterprises demanded more autonomy, security and reliability than public networks could offer, Verizon developed a BYO-network model to meet growing needs for digital transformation, edge control and mobile workforce enablement.
How: The platform delivered localized LTE/5G service with enterprise-grade dashboards for SIM provisioning, device management, network health monitoring and alarm tracking. It supported seamless indoor/outdoor coverage, real-time performance visibility and integration with enterprise IT and security policies.
Who: U.S.-based enterprises across manufacturing, logistics, energy and campus environments requiring dedicated wireless for mission-critical operations.
Where: United States.
Common Router Software Platform
When: 2022
What: The CRSP Partner Portal, an industry-first platform for containerized app deployment on Verizon home routers, opened the home network to third-party developers. It offered APIs that powered real-world solutions like device identification, home awareness and parental controls.
Why: CRSP enabled new, value-added services from partners that harnessed router capabilities: AI-driven home monitoring, device management and digital wellness tools. These services deepened engagement across Verizon’s broadband customer and reinforced its next-gen home routers as the central hub of connected life.
How: A secure, self-service developer experience, for which I led frontend product development and go-to-market, provided access to APIs, SDKs, onboarding flows, technical documentation and a container submission pipeline. This empowered enterprise developers to build containerized applications on prplOS and OpenWRT using LXC runtime environments.
Who: Select third-party developers.
Where: United States.