“Modern” Doesn’t Take a Miracle: How Carriers Can Say “YES” to Their Hyper-Online Customers

Joel Daly serves as SVP Government Affairs and Product Strategy. With Zayo, Joel has served as SVP Product Strategy & Innovation, SVP Networks Central Region and President of zColo/Cloud. Joel brings a great depth of experience, having founded companies in the colocation and cloud industries.

Prior to joining Zayo, he was the co-founder of HOSTING, providing leadership to 400 employees, and delivering cloud and colocation solutions to organizations across North America. Joel served as both the CEO and the COO during his tenure at HOSTING.

Prior to HOSTING, Joel served as COO of QTC Management, a leading provider of medical examination and occupational health services.

Previously, he co-founded and served as COO of INFLOW, a colocation services provider. While at INFLOW, Joel oversaw the construction, operations, and availability of 14 data centers throughout the United States. He also co-founded and served as Vice President of Operations for LINK-VTC, a global provider of videoconferencing services.

Joel holds an MBA from Loyola Marymount University and a Bachelor’s degree in management from the U.S. Air Force Academy.

He currently serves as a board member of B&T Engineering. B&T Engineering is a structural engineering firm focused on the wireless industry.

Mark Hogan brings over two decades of deep-rooted expertise in telecommunications, with a specialized focus on carrier customers. In his current role as Principal Senior Sales Manager at Zayo, he shapes market strategies and leads initiatives tailored to meet the unique needs of carriers. With a track record of leadership roles at SageNet and Lumen, he's honed his ability to understand and address the nuanced challenges faced by carriers. Known for his consultative approach, he builds enduring relationships with Fortune 100 and 500 enterprises, offering tailored solutions that align with their business objectives. Join us as he shares his practical wisdom and strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of carriers.

Roy Chua is a principal at AvidThink, an independent research and advisory service focused on infrastructure technologies. Roy is a frequent speaker at telecom and cloud conferences, and AvidThink has been quoted by and featured in major publications including the WSJ, Fierce Telecom, Fierce Wireless, The New Stack, and Light Reading. Roy was also a co-founder at SDxCentral, a technology publication. He has previously worked as a management consultant for Fortune 500 and startup companies, specializing in go-to-market and product strategy. Roy is a graduate of UC Berkeley's electrical engineering and computer science program and MIT's Sloan School of Business. With over 20 years of experience in telecom and enterprise computing, networking, and security, he has also founded Silicon Valley startups.