Chris Knudsen

Chris Knudsen is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in account management and sales within the telecommunications industry. Currently serving as a Regional Account Executive - Major Accounts at Calix since March 2008, Chris has also held the position of Sr Account Manager for National Accounts. Prior to Calix, Chris worked at Tellabs from August 2005 to March 2008, initially as a Marketing Manager, successfully negotiating key agreements with Verizon, and later as a Sr. Proposal Engineer, showcasing skills in project management and proposal responses. Chris's career began at Advanced Fibre Communications from January 2001 to July 2005, where responsibilities included serving as an Applications Engineer and Sales Analyst, providing technical support and analysis for major accounts. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Management from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, earned in 1999.