Keith P. McColpin

Keith P. McColpin has been a driving force in the telecommunications sector, holding the position of senior director of national Program Management at EdgeConneX, Inc., for over twelve years. His leadership has been instrumental in scaling the company's operations globally, highlighted by the strategic development of over 80 data centers worldwide.

In his strategic role at EdgeConneX, Keith spearheaded a comprehensive initiative to build fiber backhaul infrastructure across more than 2000 cellular sites in Ohio, markedly boosting the company's network capacity. His robust expertise facilitated the formation and leadership of the real estate, program management, and construction departments and facilitated strong partnerships with external vendors to enhance operational capabilities.

His responsibilities extend to the operational oversight of data centers in diverse locations, including PA, MI, TN, WI, LA, and TX. In these roles, he managed significant expansion projects, maintained stringent safety and environmental standards, and ensured continuous operations by proactively managing facility alarms, customer service tickets, and critical equipment maintenance.

Before his current role, Keith's professional background included significant stints at FiberTower Corp., Teligent, Inc., Nextel, and Westinghouse Communications. His tenure at FiberTower as Senior Operations Manager for the Midwest involved managing the planning and operational aspects of hybrid backhaul networks that utilized TDM and Ethernet technologies across extensive microwave tower networks.

At Teligent, Keith's rapid advancement from Midwest Operations Manager to Director of Operations was marked by his effective management of telecommunications infrastructure and services, which improved process efficiency and elevated customer service standards across multiple states.

Earlier in his career, Keith managed operational centers for Nextel in Pittsburgh, focusing on daily operations and vendor coordination. He also served as a network engineer at Westinghouse Communications, where he engaged in critical network engineering and systems upgrades.

Keith P. McColpin's career is decorated with numerous awards for his outstanding contributions to the telecommunications industry, attesting to his impactful leadership and dedication to technological advancement.