About MaiaEdge

Abilash brings over 20 years in networking and more than 40 patents, blending deep technical expertise with visionary leadership. He led MPLS architecture teams at Cisco, drove SD-WAN breakthroughs at pioneering startup 128 Technology, and designed large-scale network solutions at Juniper Networks.

A graduate of the Kellogg School of Management's Executive MBA program, he combines business acumen with engineering depth. Outside of work, Abilash enjoys dancing, exploring global flavors, creating his own recipes, and following chess.

Over the past 20+ years, Tim has built and led sales teams at four technology companies, including two that went from startup to successful exit. His career includes senior leadership roles at Acme Packet, Oracle, 128 Technology, and Juniper Networks, with a track record of driving global growth, opening new markets, and building lasting customer relationships.

Tim holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of St. Thomas and is a graduate of the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) Program at the Booth School of Business, University of Chicago. Outside of work, Tim enjoys biking, boating, and spending time with his family.

Andy Ory is a serial entrepreneur who co-founded and served as CEO of Acme Packet, taking it public before its $2.1 billion acquisition by Oracle. He later co-founded and led 128 Technology as CEO through its acquisition by Juniper Networks, continuing his legacy of transforming the networking industry. A graduate of Harvard University, Andy combines entrepreneurial vision with proven execution. Outside of work, Andy loves skiing, traveling, and playing guitar.

Patrick MeLampy is a visionary entrepreneur and technologist who co-founded Acme Packet, serving as COO through its $2.1 billion acquisition by Oracle. He later co-founded 128 Technology and was its COO until its acquisition by Juniper Networks, and has been awarded more than 60 patents in networking innovation. A graduate of Boston University with an MBA, Patrick blends deep technical insight with entrepreneurial drive. Outside of work, he loves music and reading books.

Ryan Koss is a seasoned engineering leader with over 30 years of experience in the networking industry. He has held various engineering and leadership roles at major networking companies, including 128 Technology and Acme Packet.

Markus leads MaiaEdge's expansion into Europe. He spent over a decade as Head of Network Engineering / CTO at QSC AG and Plusnet GmbH — QSC was one of the first alternative DSL network operators in Germany, and Markus helped build the independent broadband infrastructure that broke Deutsche Telekom's monopoly on German internet access. He also co-authored the L2-BSA broadband standards with the national Next-Generation-Access Forum. He went on to become CDO and later CEO of ecotel communication ag, and has spent roughly a decade active in telecom regulatory work, helping shape the German market both nationally and at EU level. At MaiaEdge, he works closely with Europe's data center operators, fiber operators, carriers, and Internet Exchange Points on federated, sovereignty-aware connectivity.

Bill brings more than three decades of executive, operational, and technology leadership experience across the U.S. Coast Guard, data center, and telecommunications sectors. His career spans sales engineering, enterprise sales, product management, data center operations, and strategic business development, with a proven ability to build high-performing teams, expand market opportunities, and drive sustainable revenue growth. Completing over 21 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Coast Guard as both an enlisted member and officer, Bill has held leadership roles with XO Communications, GTT, Equinix, and Pearce Services, recently acquired by CBRE.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Bill enjoys cooking and exploring new places. He is also deeply committed to supporting veteran transition initiatives that help service members successfully move from military service into civilian careers.

Tim Lieto leads North America Sales at MaiaEdge, covering carrier, enterprise, and AI cloud markets across the US. He's spent his career building teams and closing complex infrastructure deals — at Acme Packet, Oracle Communications, 128 Technology, and Juniper Networks. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four young children, taking advantage of everything the NH seacoast has to offer.

Dragan is a seasoned technology leader with 25+ years driving software innovation in networking, with expertise in testing, automation, tooling and infrastructure. He was formerly at Acme Packet, Oracle, 128 Technology, and Juniper. He builds resilient systems while mentoring teams. Outside work, he enjoys gardening and skiing.

Anya has over 20 years of experience in datapath architecture and design. She specializes in scalable forwarding architectures and holds multiple patents in networking innovation. Anya has led engineering teams at Acme Packet and 128 Technology. At MaiaEdge, she leads the development of advanced datapath solutions, shaping the future of intelligent networking systems. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and outdoor adventures.

Patrick Timmons ("PT") brings decades of innovation and leadership to MaiaEdge. He co-founded 128 Technology and ran its Customer Success division through its acquisition by Juniper Networks, and earlier was VP of Enterprise Engineering at Acme Packet through its acquisition by Oracle. Holder of 40+ patents, PT lives in Natick, Massachusetts with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys graduate-level math courses — and once played bass in a reggae band in New York.

Ken brings 30 years in telecom and networking, with tenures at Lucent Technologies, Cisco Systems, and Juniper Networks spanning the industry's most transformative decades. He operates by four principles: family first, team before self, 100% transparency, and an unrelenting focus on the customer — tenets that shape every prospect conversation and colleague relationship. Outside of work, Ken enjoys hiking, camping, serving at his church, and is devoted to creating lasting memories with his wife, three daughters, and granddaughter.

Kyle brings over 25 years of experience in the telecom and networking industry to MaiaEdge. Since beginning his career in 1998, he has held senior engineering and architecture roles with Tier 1 service providers, helping design and scale mission-critical networks. Most recently, he served as a Senior Consulting Sales Specialist at 128 Technology and Juniper Networks, working closely with enterprises and carriers to deliver next-generation networking solutions. Kyle is passionate about bridging advanced technology with customer success—driving innovation, simplifying complex challenges, and enabling smarter connectivity.

Sebastian Hofmann has spent more than 15 years helping customers put new networking technology to work. He built his foundation in Session Border Controllers at Acme Packet and Oracle, then moved into SD-WAN at 128 Technology, carrying through its acquisition by Juniper Networks. At Juniper, he rose from Sales Engineer to Sales Engineering Manager before leading sales engineering at HPE. Based in Germany, Sebastian brings deep pre-sales expertise and a long history with the team behind MaiaEdge.

Julie Ruhland is a startup finance veteran with a strong technical foundation. She has built and scaled financial operations at high-growth companies, with expertise spanning accounting, compliance, and financial systems. Outside of work, Julie enjoys staying active and spending time outdoors.

Hannah Roberts is a product marketing leader with experience across startups and enterprises. She began her career at 128 Technology in multifaceted marketing roles and later led product marketing for AI-driven networking solutions at Juniper Networks. Outside of work, she's trying new recipes, reading, and hiking.