Muhammad Awan

Global Executive Business Telecom Services AI Inference, Driving Network Scalability through DIA, VPLS, Wavelength & High-Density Colocation Solutions

Melissa, Texas, United States

About

As a strategic account leader, I operate at the intersection of telecom, cloud, and hyperscale infrastructure. My focus is helping enterprises build the high-capacity, low-latency global networks required to power their most critical AI, data, and multi-cloud workloads. specialize in the hyperscaler-adjacent ecosystem, translating complex technical solutions—from 400G optical transport to resilient cloud on-ramps—into clear, executive-level business outcomes. I have a track record of orchestrating complex, multi-party deals with Tier-1 carriers, OEMs (Ciena, Nokia, Cisco), and data center operators to ensure that architecture, procurement, and deployment are perfectly aligned. Engaging stakeholders from the engineering team to the C-suite, I am a consultative, VP-track sales leader dedicated to building long-term account value over transactional wins.P-Track Quota hitting with multinational firms and my goal is to be the best professional is technology market Artificial Intelligence (AI) Machine Learning Communication Teamwork Data Center Account Executive | Helped past company hitting SDR Calling and Appointment setting goal by leveraging AI based Calling solution as known as Multiline Dialers but much more sophisticated 20 SDRs were calling 100 people a day increased that to upto 500 people a day which resulted in huge appointment number increase did this again for another company and now at Cogent Communications working with senior team to use tools like happytohelp.ai to do prospecting at much serious scales as we are selling into fortune companies. Thanks if you are reading this as it means alot someone putting time and effort doing it. your Network is your Net worth.

Experience

  • Global Account Manager at Cogent Communications
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    Global Account Manager | Cogent Communications At Cogent, I partner with carriers, hosting companies, and Fortune 500 organizations to design and deploy tailor-made, resilient IP networks that seamlessly mobilize critical data—because time is both revenue and productivity. I take the time to deeply understand every client’s infrastructure and performance goals, then apply our robust, all-optical IP backbone to deliver high-speed, cost-efficient transit and transport services. By continuously analyzing traffic behavior, I ensure data flows via optimal paths—offering perfect reliability at minimized cost. I also specialize in wavelength services—dedicated DWDM-powered light paths that deliver private, scalable, ultra-low latency connectivity. Whether connecting data centers, handling heavy-duty cloud workloads, supporting financial trading systems, or enabling real-time media distribution, this technology ensures your network infrastructure is agile, secure, and ready for tomorrow’s bandwidth demands

  • Bridgepointe Technologies (1 yr 8 mos)
    • Enterprise IT Strategist Unified Communication, Data Center, CX, Technology Expense management
      Jan 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

    • Enterprise Solutions Specialist
      Dec 2023 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Account Executive at BPK Technologies
    May 2023 - Nov 2023 · 7 mos

  • Stratus ip (1 yr 5 mos)
    • Sales Operations Analyst
      Mar 2023 - May 2023 · 3 mos

      • Working with various User Groups to gather systems enhancements and/or reporting needs. Provide these inputs into Sales & Revenue Operations intake process for development and execution • Assisting with the development of sales metrics, dashboards, and reporting • Developing and running scheduled and ad-hoc sales reporting from multiple applications and systems • Managing users in the various applications used by our SDR, Sales, Project Management, and Client Care Teams • Aiding in the analysis of funnel management & KPI reporting. Provide written and/or oral recap of reports to various Team leaders

    • Sales Development Representative
      Jan 2022 - Mar 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

      using tools like Linkedin, outreach, ZoomInfo, salesforce, and advanced intent data, i do outreach to prospects, We consult & deliver a competitive advantage to mid-market businesses through the use of people, processes, and technology. Voice, Data and Cybersecuirty inititives like MDR, MEDR, Pen Testing, Cyber Maturity Framework, NIST, SOC, plus Moving Clients away from Capex to Opex Model for better cost management options. Goal is to be the best and Helpful Sales Leader and be part of growing team.

  • Ring2cloud Technologies llc (4 yrs 6 mos)
    • Sales Development Representative
      Feb 2018 - Jan 2022 · 4 yrs

      Helping companies to move towards better collaboration and digital transformation

    • CEO
      Sep 2017 - Jan 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos

      I help IT Leaders with their IT Department's Research, Quoting, Price comparison, and Implementation of Telecom and Cloud Services. ➡️ POTS Lines Replacement with 4G LTE Wireless Solutions ➡️ Microsoft Teams Direct Routing Sip Trunks ➡️ Mobility, Fiber Internet, Fixed Wireless in New York, NJ, Connecticut area ➡️ Modern Unified Communication as Service aka VOIP ➡️ Free Audit of your Carrier Bills to consolidate and save up to 30% showing you line by line comparison ✅ Eliminate Inefficiencies: Due to our Wholesale agreements with 300 technology providers you will get far better value regarding SLAs, Pricing, After sales support and we keep checking this with vendors on your behalf to keep your lights on and you will feel at peace that someone is looking over us. our cost to you always is 0$ as vendors are obliged to pay us a predetermined commission and our promise to you is better pricing and support. Solution Quote generated after reviews and accurate Assessments. VOIP | CONTACT CENTERS | SKYPE FOR BUSINESS | AUDIO VIDEO CONFERENCE SOLUTIONS| DISASTER RECOVERY | COLOCATION DATA CENTERS | STRUCTURED CABLING SAME DAY ASSESSMENTS AVAILABLE IN NJ PA DE NY [email protected] or 2157201793

    • B2B Telecom & IT Services
      Aug 2017 - Feb 2018 · 7 mos