Dana Cooperson

TMT strategy consultant with a focus on networks, network automation, and industry structure and ecosystems

Dana Cooperson is a seasoned professional manager and individual contributor with a strategic focus on telecom infrastructure, software, and professional services market analysis and consulting.

Her expertise includes communications network strategy, spanning areas such as NFV/SDN, network automation, IP and optical transport, fixed access, and 4G/5G mobile access and core. She also has deep insights into communications service provider capex/opex/revenue and vendor strategy and financial trends.

Dana excels in building and overseeing geographically-dispersed teams and research projects while collaborating with clients globally. She possesses a unique blend of technical and business acumen, delivering clients with the critical analysis and strategic recommendations necessary to seize market opportunities and enhance thought leadership communications.

With a notable background in working with subscription and consulting clients, Dana has conducted business across various continents, including North America, Africa, China, Japan, India, Korea, Taiwan, and Europe. Her skill set encompasses robust quantitative and qualitative analysis alongside exceptional written and verbal communication abilities.

Having pursued her education at Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Sloan School of Management and Cornell University, Dana Cooperson boasts a strong academic foundation with an MBA in Management and a BS in engineering.

Throughout her career, Dana held significant positions at renowned organizations including Independent Research and Consulting at Blue Heliotrope Research, Research Director at Analysys Mason, VP and Practice Leader at Ovum, and Analyst/Manager at RHK. She also served in marketing and product management roles at Tektronix, Telco Systems, and as a Software QA Analyst at Information Builders.

Prior to her notable roles in the industry, Dana Cooperson started her professional journey as a User Liaison/Analyst and Network Engineer at NYNEX (now Verizon), showcasing her diverse skill set and adaptability in varying roles.