Management Team

The XOP management team encompasses a group of successful technology entrepreneurs with proven track records. Prior to founding XOP Networks, the management team members were in executive and senior management positions at Lucent, DSC/Alcatel, MCI, and Spatial Wireless. At these companies the individuals were instrumental in directing the definition, development, and marketing of a variety of telecommunications equipment to enterprises and service providers worldwide.

Sudhir Gupta, Founder and CEO

As the founder and CEO of XOP Networks, Sudhir continues to lead the company on path of continuous innovation. A seasoned executive and a telecommunications visionary, Sudhir's efforts have led to introduction of several new products into the market place. Before starting XOP Networks he was an Entrepreneur-in-Residence with Austin Ventures, a leading venture capital firm. Earlier he was co-founder and VP of Marketing for Spatial Wireless, a venture capital backed manufacturer of soft-switching based GSM Mobile Switching Centers. Prior to starting Spatial Wireless he was Director of Strategic Marketing at Accelerated Networks - a pioneer of VoDSL industry that had one of the most successful IPOs in year 2000. Before joining Accelerated Networks Sudhir was Chief Technology Officer for Web America Networks, a nationwide ISP with first all digital 56K network. Prior to joining Web America, Sudhir worked in various marketing and product development roles at Alcatel USA (formerly DSC Communications), Rockwell International and United Technologies. Through various work experiences, Sudhir brings executive leadership skills along with more than 26 years of excellent strategic marketing and product development experience with technologies, such as Wireless Soft switching, VoIP, AIN, Digital switching, ATM/ Frame Relay, Digital Video, Voice and Computer Telephony. He holds a patent on 'Wideband Multi-point Data Bridging' system.

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David Trusty, Chief Technology Officer

David brings 25+ years of telecommunications engineering and software development experience to XOP Networks. His background includes working for MCI, DSC Communications, Alcatel USA, as well as several startup companies. At these companies he was instrumental in the development of complex telecommunications products including Class 4 switches, Service Nodes, Service Control Points, and Voice Over IP based soft-switches. David leads product architecture and software engineering activities at XOP Networks. He is a highest honors graduate of the University of Texas.

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Doug Jacobs, Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Doug brings over 30 years of sales and marketing experience to XOP Networks. Previously, he held senior positions at Alcatel, Lucent and DSC Communications and four startup's, where he managed global sales, marketing and service to enterprises, LEC's, CLEC's, major long distance companies and the competitive long distance companies. Doug was previously a member of the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions Board and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business Board. He is experienced in wire line, wireless and broadband industry segments for enterprises and service providers with emphasis on market positioning and sales for packet and circuit switching, optical transmission, access, intelligent network and GSM based products.

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Preston Baker, Director of Sales

Preston is a telecommunications industry veteran with 33 years experience in engineering, management, and sales of network switching and access equipment. Before joining XOP Networks, Preston provided Sales & Marketing Consulting to Next Generation Network equipment vendors, including Rapid 5 Networks and Telica. Prior to that, Preston held sales & management positions with Next Level Communications and Mitel Networks. Preston was instrumental in launching Mitel's Public Switching Division's Independent Operating Company (IOC) Market initiative for End Office Switching Equipment.

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James Park, Director of Technical Assistance Center

James has been recognized numerous times over the years by customers and co-workers for his dedication to customer support and his ability to translate technical matters into everyday terms. He brings over 15 years of telecom testing, customer support and training experience to XOP Networks. Equipped with extensive knowledge of both traditional TDM and next generation IP protocols, he is able to diagnose and assist with problems at all levels. He has worked with Ameritec, Tektronix, and Tekno Telecom, assisting both manufacturers and carriers, in the testing and monitoring of telephony networks and their components. James earned his BSEE at the University of Texas.

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