John Durocher serves as Chief Operating Officer at Calix Networks Inc., a leading provider of cloud and software platforms for broadband service providers. With more than 25 years of experience in the telecommunications and technology industries, John began his career as an operations engineer at Lucent Technologies, rising through the ranks to manage global supply chains at Cisco Systems. His expertise in scaling operations for high-growth tech firms led him to Juniper Networks, where he optimized manufacturing processes and drove cost efficiencies during a period of rapid expansion. John's notable achievements include spearheading a supply chain transformation at Cisco that reduced lead times by 40% and saved over $200 million annually, earning him the company's Operational Excellence Award. He also played a pivotal role in launching innovative supply chain analytics platforms that enhanced forecasting accuracy by 35%, positioning his teams as industry benchmarks for agility and resilience. At Calix, John oversees all operational functions, including manufacturing, logistics, quality assurance, and customer deployment services, ensuring the company's platforms deliver unparalleled reliability and scalability to broadband operators worldwide. Under his leadership, Calix has achieved record operational uptime exceeding 99.99% and expanded its global footprint, enabling faster innovation cycles and superior customer outcomes in the evolving communications landscape.