Jeff Rankin

Jeff Rankin, MSIT, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales engineering and technical project management. Currently serving as a Senior Sales Engineer at Calix since July 2022, Jeff focuses on pre-sales technical engagements, primarily highlighting the Calix Revenue Edge product portfolio while collaborating with the Intelligent Access team. Prior to this role, Jeff held positions at Windstream Enterprise, including Senior Sales Engineer and Marketing Sales Enablement, where consultative sales approaches and product mapping were key responsibilities. Jeff's career began at EarthLink Internet, where Jeff progressed through various roles, ultimately serving as Senior Technical Project Manager, demonstrating expertise in network design and operational efficiencies. Jeff's foundational experience also includes a role as Senior Field Engineer at Bell Labs Lucent Technologies, contributing to significant government projects. Jeff holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and Science and a Master’s degree in Information Technology, specializing in Information Security and Assurance from Kaplan University.