Wayne Correa

Cloud Infrastructure Product Leader

37 years scaling enterprise, cloud and networking solutions | $1.4B+ in combined revenue | Principal PM at Equinix

37+
Years in Product
$1.4B
in Combined Revenue
32.7%
YoY Growth (Peak)

About Me

Cloud Infrastructure Product Leader driving $1B+ in revenue with transformative solutions at Equinix, IBM, and Huawei that drive enterprise digital transformation.

With a proven track record at Equinix and IBM, I've architected enterprise networking solutions, launched disruptive products, and led global teams across 3 continents. My expertise spans hybrid and multi-cloud networking and architectures, AI-driven product strategy, and enterprise sales—delivering measurable business impact at scale.

Over 37 years, I've learned that great products start with deep customer understanding. My journey began in 1988 providing field technical support for banking systems—learning how mission-critical infrastructure must perform under pressure. That experience shaped how I approach every product decision: from designing IBM ServicePac (the company's first bundled services offering) to launching Equinix's Fabric Cloud Router ($1M+ ARR in year one, 22% monthly growth). I've led teams through transformational change—implementing new product development methodologies at Huawei across US, Europe, and China operations, and guiding Equinix's strategic shift from infrastructure company to software-native platform.

Currently driving Cloud Networking innovation at Equinix as Principal Product Manager and recently completed an AI product development certification from MIT to shape next-generation cloud services.

What Drives Me

Customer obsession: Every product starts with deep customer understanding. Team building: Mentored dozens of product managers who progressed to leadership roles. Strategic thinking: Positioned organizations early for emerging opportunities. Execution excellence: Consistent delivery of growth targets at scale.

37-Year Career Evolution

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Phase 1: Field Operations & Service Excellence (1988–2000)

8 years field technical support building customer empathy and operational excellence. 4 years project management learning to scale operations into products. Key achievement: IBM ServicePac—first bundled service offering, still used across IBM today.

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Phase 2: Product Management & Portfolio Leadership (2000–2015)

10 years managing support portfolio growing to $77M revenue with 16% YoY growth. Mentored dozens of product managers, many advancing to director/senior roles. 1 year launching emerging Linux support market. 2.5 years leading organizational transformation at Huawei across US, Europe, and China.

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Phase 3: Strategic Product Leadership (2015–Present)

5 years managing $133M IBM Direct Link portfolio at 32.7% YoY growth. 5+ years at Equinix leading transformational shift from infrastructure to software-native platform. Key achievement: Fabric Cloud Router ($1M+ ARR, 22% monthly growth) validating platform business model.

Current Focus

Driving Equinix's Cloud Networking Services (ECNS) strategic program to establish market leadership in the $1B+ Multi-Cloud Networking Service (MCNS) opportunity. Mentoring next generation of product leaders while driving transformational change in enterprise cloud infrastructure.

Key Achievements & Impact

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Launched Disruptive Product

$9M Annual Revenue

Introduced Fabric Cloud Router to market, achieving hypergrowth targets and establishing new category leadership in cloud networking.

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Grew Enterprise Revenue

$133M Annual Revenue | 32.7% YoY Growth

Transformed IBM Direct Link portfolio through strategic product evolution and global team enablement across sales and service organizations.

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Delivered Global Transformation

$42M Revenue | 11-Person International Team

Recruited and managed international teams across China, Europe, and USA at Huawei, delivering comprehensive product management transformation.

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Drove Enterprise Sales Excellence

$15M Closed | Fortune 500 Clients

Captured emerging Linux support market with Walmart ($9M), Caterpillar ($2.5M), and other enterprise clients through tailored solutions.

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Transformed Portfolio

5% YoY Growth | $1.2B Portfolio

Drove measurable growth on multi-vendor services portfolio during market decline with 16.4% market share expansion.

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Engaged Customers

20-30+ Touchpoints Annually

Drove enterprise conversations with Large Enterprise customers like Accenture, Google, Bridgewater, Coca-Cola, Zoom through field training, demos, and strategic events.

Core Expertise

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Cloud & Infrastructure

  • Cloud Platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, OCI, IBM)
  • Multi-Cloud Hybrid Architectures
  • Colocated Resources (Space, Power, Cooling)
  • Enterprise Networking
  • Interconnection Services
  • Cloud Routers & VPC Networks
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Product & Strategy

  • Product Roadmap Development
  • Go-to-Market Strategy
  • AI-Driven Product Innovation
  • Digital Transformation
  • Portfolio Management
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Leadership & Sales

  • Global Team Leadership
  • Enterprise Sales (Fortune 500)
  • Cross-Cultural Team Building
  • Mentorship & Development
  • Stakeholder Management
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Certifications & Learning

  • MIT AI Product Design Certificate
  • PMP® Certification
  • Project Management Certificate (George Washington University)
  • MBA in Global Business (Duke University)
  • BS in Marketing (University of Maryland University College)

Professional Experience

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Principal Product Manager, Equinix

Nov 2020 – Present

Transformation: Led shift from infrastructure company to software-native platform, proving platform business model viable through Fabric Cloud Router success.
  • Launched VPN Gateway internally with customer beta and GA
  • Delivered $9M+ ARR in first 24 months of Fabric Cloud Router ($1M+ ARR year one, 22% month-over-month growth)
  • Drove 20-30+ customer engagement touchpoints annually with enterprise leaders including Accenture, Google, Bridgewater, Coca-Cola, etc.
  • Evangelized digital interconnection services at Google Next 2025
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Senior Product Manager, IBM Direct Link & Network Transformation

2015 – 2020

  • Delivered $133M revenue with 32.7% YoY growth through Direct Link portfolio transformation
  • Launched Transit Gateway and expanded VPC services across global teams
  • Enabled global sales and service teams through comprehensive training and enablement programs
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Strategy & Business Development Manager

2013 – 2015

  • Accomplished 5% CAGR over two years, measured by $120M portfolio growth expanding to $1.4B, by leading global strategic planning and execution for multi-vendor service products.
  • Managed a cross-national team of 5 with team members across USA, Canada and France.
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Strategy & Transformation Consultant, Huawei (Shenzhen, China)

2010 – 2013

Transformation: Implemented organizational transformation across cultures, establishing disciplined product development methodology to enable global scaling.
  • Delivered $42M in revenue over 3 years plus $6.8M follow-on contract
  • Recruited and led 11-member international transformation team across China, Europe, and USA
  • Implemented IBM's Integrated Product Development (IPD) methodology, achieving 30% operational efficiency boost
  • Established repeatable product development process enabling Huawei's global expansion
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Product Manager, Linux Support

2009 – 2010

  • Generated $15M in support contracts through pricing overhaul and 24×7 help desk launch
  • Increased pipeline by 40% through targeted sales training and value propositions
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Earlier IBM Roles

1988 – 2009

  • Progressed from Field Engineer to Senior Product Manager
  • Expanded Technical Support Services portfolio from initial offerings to $77M revenue
  • Achieved consistent 16% YoY revenue growth over 5 years
  • Led cross-functional teams in developing enterprise service products and solutions

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I'm always interested in discussing cloud infrastructure, product strategy, and innovation opportunities.