Stephen Klenert

Responsible for Pre-Sales through Support of all Dark Fiber, Metro Cross Connects, Wavelength and Network Backbone operations.

• -Design, Build and Maintain complex critical infrastructure for SMB - Fortune 50 clients globally
• -Accelerated network scalability by 35% resulting in $5M additional revenue through strategic dark fiber leasing
• -Increased venture capital portfolio value by 20%, resulting in a $10M EBITA increase through targeted investments in the latest Optical Transport technologies
• -Oversaw construction of 50 network infrastructure projects with a combined length of 10,000 km of fiber optic cable
• -Reduced operational costs by 25% by optimizing network infrastructure design
• -Elevated service delivery standards to a 95% satisfaction rate by implementing advanced AI-driven troubleshooting systems
• -Maintain CAPEX/OPEX construction budgets for all 20 Data Centers Entrance Facilities

OIX promotes uniform specifications for data transfer and physical connectivity creating resiliency to improve reliability.

• -Promoted and advised new global nonprofit IXPs to help them achieve a best-in-class and first ever global certification for Internet Exchange Points
• -OIX-1 Certification sets a minimum level of service and engineering developed by world-class IXP managers, engineers and their customers

Design, Build and Maintain complex critical infrastructure for SMB - Fortune 50 clients globally.

• -Managed Private Optical Network construction and maintenance
• -Directed Fiber Construction, Splicing and Management
• -Directed Global MPLS / IP Transit - AS19151 / AS29838 | Global Aggregate of 500+ Gbps
• -Designed, Sourced and Assisted with high-count tie Cable Installation, Splicing & Testing for AI/HPC customers
• -Served as Fiber Subject Matter Expert to Sales Engineering for over $200M of transactions

Design, Build and Maintain complex critical infrastructure for SMB - Fortune 50 clients globally.

• -Accelerated Metro Fiber Networks - 10 Gbps - 1.6 Tbps
• -Provided Core and Edge Colocation Services across 65 locations globally
• -Lead Pre-Sales to Installation for multi-site ATT C-RAN Infrastructure projects
• -Led the teams managing Global MPLS / IP Transit with 500+ Gbps aggregate

Acquired by 365 Data Centers in 2020.

• -Aligned company vision and mission with market demands and technological advancements
• -Expanded into new markets and secured global opportunities through strategic initiatives
• -Enhanced infrastructure and services by driving adoption of innovative technologies and launching IaaS products
• -Improved operational efficiency and reduced COGS, achieving sustainable EBITDA growth
• -Facilitated seamless integration post-acquisitions to expand capabilities and market share
• -Positioned company as an IaaS thought leader through unique value propositions

Bringing like-minded Technology businesses and individuals together to share knowledge and make impactful changes in the community.

• -Increased community business revenue by 20% through strategic leadership initiatives
• -All time is donated free of charge to community members
• -Advised and executed plans on the TEKFEST and TEKSGIVING committees

Directed investments in high-potential startups from SEED to Series A.

• -Provided strategic advisory to portfolio companies, guiding them towards successful exits
• -Collaborated with top Syndicates on AngelList to identify and invest in Unicorn opportunities