Michael P. Jonas
Chief Executive Officer
LightRiver Technologies

With LightRiver Technologies since 2003, Mike served as President of Global Customer Operations for over ten years, leading business and technology development, including Marketing and Sales, Systems and Sales Engineering, FBN® Network Factory and Field Operations and netFLEX® Technical Support. Under his guidance, LightRiver has been recognized with numerous industry and partner awards including multiple Top Vendor Awards and is regularly recognized as a leader in its field and a fierce advocate for its customers. Mike participates on multiple Partner Advisory Councils and represents the objective best interests of his telco, cloud, datacenter, and utility clients, his teammates and the industry to the leading packet optical equipment manufacturers in the world.

Mike has founded, built and run several companies during his career and prior experience includes the development and application of software, hardware, and manufacturing technologies to mobile and wireless, and rugged computing platforms for the military, law enforcement and automotive industries in various C-suite positions. This background provides a deep understanding of the challenges faced by independent network operators and service providers and the value in identifying unique solutions to aid in their growth.

Mike holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Steven Institute of Technology as well as an MBA, and is passionate about his wife and daughters, and in helping the next generation develop into the leaders we need.