Director, Product Strategy, and Innovation, CenturyLink

As a lead innovator at CenturyLink for more than 8 years, Stokes takes ideas to fruition through innovation, development, entrepreneurship, and art. With a customer focus and a unique overlay perspective, Stokes is at the forefront of product expansion and customized solutions that meet the ever-changing needs and objectives of customers. As a former Chief of Staff to the CTO in product development, Stokes has been instrumental in getting software-defined networking solutions off the ground and into customer premises. Stokes regularly meets with customers to discuss new, innovative and more efficient ways to generate savings and enhanced functionality through intelligent networking and IT infrastructure.