Stephen Farkouh

Stephen Farkouh has a diverse and extensive work experience. Stephen is currently the Chief Information Officer at Windstream, where they oversee all information technology operations and collaborates with the business to optimize technology investments, generate revenue, and explore new opportunities. Prior to this role, Farkouh served as the Senior Vice President of Cloud Technology and Platform Development at Windstream.

In the past, Farkouh held the position of Executive Vice President of Information Systems at Broadview Networks, where they shaped the company's vision for customer experience and spearheaded innovation across the business. Stephen was responsible for various aspects of information systems and software development, particularly in the area of cloud-based unified communications services.

Earlier in their career, Farkouh worked as a Managing Director at AT&T Local (formerly Teleport Communications Group) where they managed a team focused on designing, developing, and delivering systems for the local telecommunications network. Stephen also played a key role in preparing systems for the Y2K transition.

Farkouh's experience also includes working as a Principal Solutions Architect at Objective Systems Integrators and as a Member of the Technical Staff at Bell Communications Research. During their time at the latter, they were responsible for defining requirements for systems used to manage ATM networks and played a prominent role in international forums and standards bodies related to ATM network management.

Overall, Stephen Farkouh has a proven track record of leadership and expertise in information technology, cloud technology, and telecommunications network management across various organizations.

Stephen Farkouh completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University in the years 1983 to 1987. Stephen then pursued their Master of Science in Electrical Engineering at Princeton University from 1987 to 1988.