Craig Williams
Chief Digital Information Officer
Ciena•Hanover, Maryland, United States
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Stepping into the forefront of digital transformation, Ciena's Chief Digital Information Officer role has become my platform for advancing business process re-engineering and integrating cutting-edge AI solutions. Spearheading IT and data analytics functions, I've championed a trajectory that harmonizes with our $4+ billion network growth ambitions. My tenure enriches this journey, providing a vantage point to influence technology strategy across diverse companies and portfolios. I enjoy cultivating an environment where diversity, inclusion, and a shared ethos of passion, heart, and drive (PHD) thrive, enabling teams to pioneer solutions that not only align with the company’s mission, but also reshape the industry landscape.
Career Timeline
- Viola GrowthCurrent2023–Present· 3 yrs 8 mos
- VC Office of the CIO, Board MemberCurrent2023–Present
- CienaCurrentSep 2016–Present· 10 yrs
- Chief Information and Digital OfficerCurrentOct 2023–Present
- Chief Information OfficerSep 2016–Oct 2023
- May 2013–Sep 2016· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Head, Information TechnologyMay 2013–Sep 2016
- 2010–May 2013· 3 yrs 4 mos
- Senior Director, Infrastructure Operations2010–May 2013
- Nov 2000–2010· 9 yrs 2 mos
- Director, IT Network, Voice, Security OperationsNov 2000–2010
- Nov 1999–Nov 2000· 1 yr
- Senior Manager, Information SystemsNov 1999–Nov 2000
- Jul 1993–Nov 1999· 6 yrs 4 mos
- Senior Consultant for various Department of Defense (DoD) clientsJul 1993–Nov 1999
- Jun 1992–Jul 1993· 1 yr 1 mo
- Manager, NetworkJun 1992–Jul 1993
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Computer Information Systems
James Madison University
M.S.
Information & Telecommunication Systems
The Johns Hopkins University