Rodrigo Cardenas

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Strategic Telecom & IT Leader |Transforming Networks with Cloud-Driven Solutions | Leading Network Innovation & Transformation Across LatAm @ Liberty Latin America
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Miami, Florida, United States, United States
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About Rodrigo Cardenas

Telecommunications and IT Executive with over 25 years of experience driving ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐œ ๐ง๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ž๐ฏ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง, planning, and operations across Latin America.๐Œ๐ฒ ๐Œ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง: To leverage cutting-edge telecommunications technology to create seamless, high-quality network experiences that empower connectivity and foster growth in the digital landscape.Recognized for successfully leading high-impact projects, including transitioning legacy networks to cloud-based virtual systems and deploying 5G technology. Skilled in managing extensive CAPEX/OPEX budgets, overseeing complex M&A processes, and delivering transformative network solutions that optimize performance and reduce costs. Adept at building and managing high-performing, multi-country teams and implementing innovative consumer products in mobile and fixed networks.A proven leader with a deep technical background and a focus on operational excellence, continuously enhancing ๐œ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ ๐ฌ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐Ÿ๐š๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ง๐ž๐ญ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐ข๐š๐›๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ.Holds an MBA and a BS in Software Engineering, complemented by extensive project experience and academic service.

Rodrigo Cardenas's Current Company Details
Liberty Latin America

Liberty Latin America

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Strategic Telecom & IT Leader |Transforming Networks with Cloud-Driven Solutions | Leading Network Innovation & Transformation Across LatAm
Rodrigo Cardenas Work Experience Details
  • Liberty Latin America
    Senior Director Mobile
    Liberty Latin America Oct 2018 - Present
    Denver, Co, Us
    โ€ข Leading the network strategy, planning, and engineering for all Liberty Latin America mobile networks across 17 countries, defining the technical roadmap for RAN and core networks, and overseeing the transition to 5G. Managed CAPEX and OPEX budgets exceeding USD 100 million.โ€ข Successfully created and led a high-performing, multi-country team responsible for network operations and strategic initiatives.โ€ข Spearheaded the transformation of the mobile core from a legacy monolithic architecture to a cloud-based virtual system. Oversaw the entire project from business case modeling to vendor selection and execution, consolidating systems into a single virtual core to optimize costs and performance.โ€ข Led the deployment of a greenfield virtual mobile core network in Puerto Rico. Managed all phases of the project, from high-level design and budget management to vendor selection, implementation, and final migration.โ€ข Led technical due diligence for multiple mobile network M&A activities, including asset valuation, synergies estimation, and target company strategy validation. E2E, including integration activities and TSA negotiations.โ€ข Oversaw spectrum management across all countries, identifying opportunities and leading auction processes, including a successful CBRS auction in Puerto Rico.โ€ข Created and led mobile device certification labs for all Liberty Latin America operating companies, developing processes, testing methodologies, and software lifecycle management strategies.โ€ข Successfully led the implementation of critical products such as VoLTE prepaid, Fixed Wireless Access, and National Roaming.โ€ข Consolidated tower colocation contracts, resulting in annual savings of over USD 2 million.
  • Cable & Wireless Communications
    Vp Mobile Networks & Optimization
    Cable & Wireless Communications Jun 2015 - Oct 2018
    Miami, Florida, Us
    - Managed the Network Strategy, Network Planning, Network Engineering, and Network Optimization for Cable and Wireless Mobile Networks in 15 countries.- Managed CAPEX budget (USD 70M+) and designed CAPEX allocation strategies between OpCos.- Managed the Mobile Network Performance Management and Optimization including C-Level reporting.- Multi-country team consolidation. Effective implementations of a new regional organizational transformation towards a single regional team consolidating the engineering across the OpCos.- Successfully executed the Mobile Network Transformation Strategy,achieving performance leadership in Barbados, Jamaica, and Panamawith effective CAPEX allocations. - Reached the Number 1 position in Mobile Broadband Ookla SpeedTest and other independent benchmarks.- Led and completed the 3 years Network Transformation Program from 3G to 4G.- IMS, VoLTE and VoWiFi Product implementation in Panama.
  • Cable & Wireless Communications
    Engineering Director, Caribbean And Btc
    Cable & Wireless Communications Jun 2014 - Jun 2015
    Miami, Florida, Us
    - Implemented a new regional organizational transformation towards a single regional team consolidating engineering activities from 13 countries into a single regional team distributed in several locations.- Designed the Network Strategy Plan to modernize the Mobile Network, the Core IP MPLS Network, and the Fixed Broadband Network. Turnkey: business case modeling, budget approvals, project execution, and CAPEX management (USD 140M+).- Successfully executed the transformation and modernization plan: - 2 ,000+ mobile site upgrades from 2G to 3G and 4G - Copper to FTTx transformation in 8 Caribbean markets- Managed the IPTV and Broadband product lifecycle, including Planning, Engineering, and Design.- Created and executed a plan to modernize and consolidate power and infrastructure across all the markets.- Improved the Net Promoter Score by 50% through improvements in network performance and network quality.
  • Entel
    Managing Director Ftth. Proyecto Roma
    Entel May 2012 - Jun 2014
    Santiago, Regiรณn Metropolitana, Cl
    - Kickstarted the FTTH (Fiber to the Home) nationwide network deployment. Starting from business case inception, board approvals (obtaining approvals to deploy 380K Homes Passed) and finishing with the project execution.- Led the Network Deployment, the Systems Integrations, the IPTV and Broadband Product Development, and de IT digital transformation.- Implemented the Project Management Office, the processes, rules, and criteria for network deployment, aligned with commercial requirements.- Successfully deployed 66,000 business addresses and 40,000 homes passed. Validated the business case assumptions in pilot B2B areas.
  • Entel
    Network Planning And Technology Evolution Director
    Entel Aug 2009 - May 2012
    Santiago, Regiรณn Metropolitana, Cl
    Responsible for Network Strategic Planning for both Mobile and Fixed Networks and also for Network Quality Monitoring- CAPEX budget for both Mobile and Fixed Networks (USD 300+ million). Accountable for CAPEX efficiency.- Definition of Technological Roadmap for both Mobile and Fixed Networks.- Competitive position monitoring on its technical dimensions: network quality, coverage, network growth.- Network Quality Monitoring process.Main achievements:- Sustained high CAPEX efficiency with world-class network performance and customer satisfaction. Achieved Number 1 position in customer performance for 8 years in a row.- Developed a model to calibrate CAPEX intensity according to the expected network performance in different areas, allowing to allocate CAPEX based on segmented areas.
  • Entel
    Technology Evolution & Qoe Director
    Entel Apr 2006 - Aug 2009
    Santiago, Regiรณn Metropolitana, Cl
    Main Duties:- Developed a network growth strategy to maintain quality and coverage as main differentiators looking for optimum equilibrium between cost and quality.- Assured a sustainable business model by monitoring and identifying main technology changes in the Telecommunications Industry in order to evaluate their introduction to the company.- Spectrum opportunities monitoring and valuation.- Successfully conducted the introduction of the first 3G network in Chile as Total Project Management for both technical and commercial implementation including Product Development.- Developed a model for economic valuation of network coverage growth.
  • Entel
    Several Positions In Product Development And Mobile Network Engineering
    Entel Jun 1998 - Apr 2006
    Santiago, Regiรณn Metropolitana, Cl
    - Operation and maintenance of systems and IP network which supported the nationwide GSM network.- Main Data Center administration. Creation of System Administrators Team.- Software Development for Value Added Services. C++, Java.- VAS Product Development. Creation of the Team- Prepaid System administration including contract Management with providers and development of new features.
  • Arch Latin America
    Software Engineer
    Arch Latin America Mar 1997 - Jun 1998
    Vendor selection and trials for a nationwide Two Way Paging Network.
  • Universidad De La Frontera
    Development Engineer
    Universidad De La Frontera Mar 1997 - Sep 1997
    Temuco, Araucanรญa, Cl
    Design and Development of Boot-Loader program for Chilean micro satellite CESAR-1. Design of interfaces and simulators for Boot-Loader tests in a satellite prototype.
  • Factura Instantanea
    Ceo Factura Instantanea
    Factura Instantanea Sep 1991 - Dec 1996
    Founder of a software development company specialized in billing systems for gas stations.

Rodrigo Cardenas Skills

Mobile Devices Telecommunications Team Leadership Ip Wireless Gsm Mobile Technology Vas Business Strategy 3g Mobile Communications Lte Umts Voip Team Management Wireless Technologies Business Intelligence Linux Value Added Services Key Performance Indicators Internet Protocol Voice Over Ip Software Project Management Itil Unix

Rodrigo Cardenas Education Details

  • Pontificia Universidad Catรณlica De Chile
    Pontificia Universidad Catรณlica De Chile
    Business Administration
  • Universidad Austral De Chile
    Universidad Austral De Chile
    Informรกtica

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