Konstantia Zigkiri
London
Summary
Motivated technical individual that enjoys working in Sales for applications of advanced networking solutions. Dynamic professional with a proven ability to maintain strategic customer relationships and work well with multiple customer organisations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Consultant, Sales Engineering
Ciena
London
2023.01 - Current
- Accountable for the defined business outcomes within assigned accounts
- Assist the account teams in identifying, qualifying and engaging the customers at all levels both at a technical and business level.
- Coordinate and collaborate with various departments such as product management, engineering etc. to influence feature and function roadmaps for Ciena’s packet optical portfolio.
- Keep track of market trends on Content provider and Service Provider Sales side. (Data Center Interconnect opportunities).
- Strong business development/commercial acumen to partner and support the regional strategy in moving into adjacent areas and evolving our packet optical Networking portfolio engagement
- Mentor junior members of the team
- Drive advanced architecture discussions that incorporate packet optical, OTN switched Network Management and automation.
- Manage customer requests and coordinate activities.
Senior Sales Engineer
Ciena
London
2018.06 - 2023.01
- Prepare business proposal, design and application level presentations
- Drive the introduction of new concepts and capabilities into customer implementations
- Work closely with customer service managers, supply chain, PLM and others to ensure a great customer experience
- Develop complex network designs, application engineering, quotes, and presentations for Adaptive Network solutions
Systems engineer
Ciena
2016.01 - 2018.05
Graduate Sales Engineer
Ciena
2013.10 - 2015.12
Academic assistant
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
2010.09 - 2011.02
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Strategic thinking for the CXO
University of Cambridge
Cambridge 2024.05 - 2024.08
Certificate of Higher Education - MBA Essentials
London School of Economics and Political Science
London 2023.05 - 2023.08
Master of Science - Wireless and Optical Communications
University College London
London 2011.09 - 2012.09
Bachelor of Science - Physics & Telecomms
National University of Athens
Athens 2005.09 - 2010.09
Skills
- Excellent social skills due to dynamic nature of activities
- Strong Problem-solving skills
- Strong Communication skills
- Time management and ability to plan, prioritize, execute & follow-up within a timely manner
- Desire to learn
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary
Greek
Native
Accomplishments
Nominated at Ciena HonorCircle multiple times for overachieving target.
Women @ Ciena Bravo for being a great team member and contributor.
Certification
MEF Carrier Ethernet Certified Professional (MEF-CECP)
Affiliations
- Reading Books, Pilates, Yoga, Sunbathing.
Timeline
Certificate of Higher Education - Strategic thinking for the CXO
University of Cambridge
2024.05 - 2024.08
Certificate of Higher Education - MBA Essentials
London School of Economics and Political Science
2023.05 - 2023.08
Consultant, Sales Engineering
Ciena
2023.01 - Current
Senior Sales Engineer
Ciena
2018.06 - 2023.01
Systems engineer
Ciena
2016.01 - 2018.05
Graduate Sales Engineer
Ciena
2013.10 - 2015.12
Master of Science - Wireless and Optical Communications
University College London
2011.09 - 2012.09
Academic assistant
National & Kapodistrian University of Athens
2010.09 - 2011.02
Bachelor of Science - Physics & Telecomms
National University of Athens
2005.09 - 2010.09