Prior to joining Alcatel-Lucent, Parker was managing director for the ICT business consultancy, Hypanet. Parker has a solid background in both global sales and business development, serving at Equiinet as both VP Sales and as a respected Member of the Board.
One of Parkers most attributed successes was as VP Global Channels at Orchestream, focusing on expanding both the American and Asia Pacific markets. Parkers also held Regional Director roles at both Network Associates and Nortel Networks.
Parker Graduated with a distinction in Computer Sciences from the Central Data Institute in the US in 1979.