Akshay John is Senior Systems Engineer at Ribbon Communications, a global leader in IP-based real time communications security and software solutions and products for fixed wireline, mobile, and cable service providers as well as enterprises. Akshay has more than 10 years’ experience working in the Telecommunications sector internationally as it has transitioned from legacy, to next generation unified and collaborative solutions. He is focussing on security and analytics as the communications spectrum extends beyond ‘closed’ networks and the data and threat landscape widens. He has a Bachelors Degree in Electrical and Information Engineering and Masters Degrees in Telecommunications and Business.