John Lazar joined Data Connection in 1987 as a software engineer, and has worked in several different divisions in the company, covering both communication/networking and Internet applications. John was a key member of the founding team that established MetaSwitch, and he led the organization from 2003 to 2007, overseeing the organization's growth from initial market entry to a market leadership position with $50M+ revenue and over 250 customers worldwide. In his role as President and COO, John's focus is on shaping a sustainable long-term strategy for technology and product evolution; building products and solutions that meet MetaSwitch's customers' needs while exceeding their already high expectations for world-class quality; operational growth; and marketing where he will continue to work closely with MetaSwitch customers and the industry. John graduated from the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, with an MSc in Computation and a DPhil in History. His interests include soccer, music and art - and spending time with his family. |