Craig Coogan

CTO & VP, Product & Strategy, BNS for Aurora Networks, a Vistance Networks Business at Aurora Networks

Greater Chicago Area

About Craig Coogan

Craig Coogan is CTO & VP, Product & Strategy, BNS for Aurora Networks, a Vistance Networks Business at Aurora Networks. Location: Greater Chicago Area.

Seasoned technology executive with a strong track record in driving product strategy, technology innovation, and customer engagement across the communications industry. I specialize in aligning engineering, product, and go-to-market teams to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions in both domestic and global markets. Proven leader in building and developing high-performing teams, fostering cross-cultural collaboration, and communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences—from customers and partners to executive stakeholders. Experienced in leading end-to-end product lifecycles, from roadmap definition to commercialization, for advanced communications hardware and software platforms. My background spans Executive and Technical Leadership, Product Management, Market Strategy, Sales, and R&D, enabling a holistic perspective that bridges technology vision with business outcomes. Specialties: Cable service provider engagement; Hybrid Fiber-Coax (HFC) networks; DOCSIS; PacketCable and SIP-based VoIP; Converged Cable Access Platforms (CCAP); Cable Modem Termination Systems (CMTS); cable modems; Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapters (eMTA); IP networking; MPEG video; DVB-C; video on demand (VOD); IPTV; Distributed Access Architectures (DAA); Remote PHY; Remote MACPHY; hardware and software technology roadmaps.

Skills

  • General Management
  • Executive Management
  • Financial Modeling

Additional experience

  • Chief Technology Officer (CTO) & Vice President, Product & Strategy, Broadband Network Solutions

    CommScope

    February 2025 – January 2026

Education

  • Bachelor of Science, The Ohio State University
  • General Manager (GM) Accelerate Program, UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School