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Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Leading wholesale channel management activities including:• Maintaining strong client relationships with a team of channel managers• Business development & strategic planning• Day-to-day account management• Contract execution

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

• Identifying and assessing major product growth vectors and strategies that maximize Verizon value, and aligning with business unit product stakeholders • Leading the development of forward-looking perspectives on emerging technologies and business models, assessing potential disruptions and opportunities for Verizon• Coordinating cross-functional teams to align on 5G Network Slicing strategy, driving unified efforts towards advanced consumer and business use case requirements for optimal performance• Establishing and maintaining a competitive intelligence portal to provide actionable intelligence to business units on global operator activities in an emerging product space

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

• Led new business ideation and growth strategy in emerging tech ecosystems, driving future-forward innovations• Analyzed market trends to identify strategic growth areas in V2X & connected vehicle tech, including VRU/ADAS Assist, Data orchestration & Cloud, Cybersecurity, Teleoperations, V2G/VGI, Last Mile ADV robotics & BVLOS Drone fleet management• Championed the development and alignment of a 5G Network Slicing strategy supporting advanced consumer, business & vertical use cases and presented direction and regular updates to senior executive leadership• Developed strategic viewpoints on emerging tech, assessing business impacts to guide growth and innovation• Facilitated executive alignment on growth strategies, ensuring synergy between global network & technology teams and business units• Master Red Team Thinker (redteamthinking.com) & key contributor in red team exercises to refine product and tech strategies, ensuring robust business plans

Kista, Stockholm, Se

• Directed strategic technology initiatives, enhancing customer competitive positioning that achieved 6X business growth in 3 years• Orchestrated executive alignment on strategic goals, improving stakeholder relations and securing contracts• Led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, driving satisfaction and long-term partnerships• Managed RFI/RFP processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy, resulting in successful contract acquisitions and partnerships• Spearheaded MVNO/MVNE models for Cable MSOs, elevating market competitiveness and industry presence• Championed the development of cutting-edge wireless solutions, leveraging 5G/IoT/FWA to drive business growth• Established public Wi-Fi solutions for MSOs and theme parks, enhancing user experience and proactive maintenance• Nominated to SCTE Cabletec Expo Executive Planning Committee (2018 & 2019)• Head of Technology & Strategy for Cable & Media Accounts (Account CTO) from 2012-2016, CTO Charter account 2016-2019

Kista, Stockholm, Se

• Guided 4G and VoLTE engagement strategy, securing multi-billion dollar deals with Verizon Wireless• Provided 4G Solutions and Multimedia Application consulting in the CTO office of Verizon Account team• Led the creation of a multi-vendor terminal verification lab for Verizon device vendors, streamlining device verification and enhancing efficiency• Coordinated communication of Verizon Device Requirements, ensuring alignment with development teams and prioritizing critical inputs• Guided cross-functional teams in LTE and VoLTE trial activities, enhancing technical sales efforts• Contributed to account CTO's technical strategy• Shaped visionary 4G solutions for Verizon Innovation Labs positioning Verizon Wireless at the forefront of 4G innovation•Directed Ericsson OneVoice Consortium efforts, leading to GSMA's endorsement of the specification. rebranded as IR.92 (VoLTE)•Founding member of 4G Enhanced Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service (eMBMS) ecosystem development working group for Verizon• Evaluated third-party solutions for 4G Innovation projects, identifying key partnerships for Verizon

Kista, Stockholm, Se

• Negotiated and executed the first global Prime Systems Integration Deal for Ericsson which created a business baseline that grew into a $2Bn managed services deal• Managed end-to-end IMS solutions portfolio for US/Canada, conducting due diligence on partner products/services • Provided SME support to KAMs, defining IMS solutions and managed RFx response process, significantly improving customer satisfaction scores : President's Eagle Award for Customer Satisfaction (2006) Top global Ericsson account CSAT in 2006• Developed solution sales and systems integration services business with tier 1 & tier 2 operators in USA and Canada (ATT, T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, Rogers, Bell, Telus) within the multimedia and convergence solutions areas (including IMS & Messaging)• Led negotiations for multimillion-dollar systems integration contracts, ensuring compliance and timely deliverables for tier 1 & 2 operators detailing: project activities, entrance/exit criteria and contractual deliverables & milestones• Established multiple solutions at Sprint, including Hosted PBX and Femtocell Core, enhancing service offerings

• Provided technical pre-sales support and technical management of the RFx process across Americas and SE Asia regional market units including India (Tata, Reliance), China (China Telecom), Indonesia (Telekom Indonesia) Singapore (Singtel) Japan (KDDI, NTT Docomo) & Korea (KTF)• Developed and promoted solutions in the new Fixed/Mobile convergence marketplace (Ericsson Always Best Connected (ABC) solution for Service Continuity across Fixed/Mobile Networks)• Delivered technical presentations to customers as part of focused business development activities and the tender response process• Drove IP competence in a predominantly wireless technology aware environment through delivery of IP technology seminars

• Presented Ericsson GPRS and CDMA technology core solutions to customers (US Gov. DoD, Tata, Reliance• Validated customer design transcripts for Core deployments (SGSN, GGSN, CGSN) and performed customer network installations & integration activities at Rogers CA, Enitel Nicaragua/Megatel Honduras • Served as Systems Manager for Mobile Packet Backbone Network for CDMA 2000• Developed access site designs as part of CMS 11 CDMA System (EV-DO, Packet Data Access, Wireless Data Access and Secure site-to-site transit solutions)• Implemented new solutions in a laboratory test environment and trained support engineers• Diversified into this role to develop firm grounding in wireless infrastructure technologies to add to already strong wireline skill set

• Directed multi-regional consulting teams, optimizing resource allocation across Rockville, Raleigh, Brussels, and Hong Kong, enhancing operational efficiency• Interfaced with product management on technology studies, advising on feature requirements based on front-line customer experience• Developed and executed ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification processes, elevating departmental quality standards and compliance• Achieved multiple certifications (Cisco CCNA, CCDA; Juniper JNCIS, JNCIA), fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence within the team• Engaged with tier1 Wireline operators, leading network design and management strategies, significantly improving client satisfaction• Drove advanced responses to RFPs and RFIs, driving competitive advantage and path to securing significant contracts• Delivered key solution presentations supporting global market units for Ericsson AXI 540 Broadband Access Router, impacting markets in Argentina, Mexico, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Brazil and Sweden

• Provided onsite expertise and technical consulting services on IP Network Design involving Ericsson, Cisco and Juniper IP routers, meticulously managing consulting services and ensuring alignment with regional requirements• Managed FOA activities across the Americas, validating IP address plans, resulting in improved network deployment efficiency• Guided KTF Korea MPLS Trials and L3 BGP VPN customer trials, fostering cross-functional teamwork and driving successful project outcomes• Delivered advanced network security tutorials to tier 1 customers, enhancing their ability to secure networks against emerging threats

•Achieved a top 10 global score on the Ericsson E1 Datacom Certification program•Designed, developed and implemented Ericsson IP Backbone Technologies data certification subprogram based on Ericsson IP Edge products and Juniper Edge and Core products •Performed competence gap analysis studies with major customers to adapt training and onsite services programs to their needs and delivered customer training to tier 1 operators e.g TPSA Poland, Telia Sweden

• Pioneered as the first Juniper Networks Authorized Trainer globally, elevating team expertise and customer satisfaction in IP Backbone products• Led the creation of advanced data/IP technical training courses, enhancing technical competencies and driving innovation in internal and customer-focused training programs.• Specialized in delivering in-depth technical training on critical protocols such as RIP, ISIS, BGP, OSPF, and MPLS, significantly boosting team proficiency and operational efficiency.• Designed and implemented comprehensive Enterprise Product Training for Unified Messaging sales professionals, boosting product sales• Delivered customized training to internal and customer sales and engineering staff in Ireland, UK, USA, Nordics & Europe, improving customer satisfaction and knowledge retention

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B.E., Electronic Engineering