Description

Technology enthusiast and leader with over 30 years of global experience in ICT, driving innovation, digital transformation, and value creation across telecommunications, financial services, energy, and public sectors. Skilled in 5G, big data strategies, product design, and IoT business models. Demonstrates a proven track record of C-level leadership in mobile networks, scaling AI/ML startups (Series A), and enterprise consulting. Previous roles include CIO at Vodafone, CTO at Swisscom CEE-Airbites RO, BG, PL, UA, SK, pioneer of NB-IoT, mobile money (M-Pesa) in Europe, and early adopter of 5G.

Key Highlights

• Designed and launched multiple AI/ML-driven solutions in telecom, financial operations, energy, and ESG domains.

• Successfully completed Series A funding for a tech venture.

• Held CIO/CTO and Country Manager roles in global telecom firms (Vodafone, Swisscom CEE-PL, UA, SK, RO, BG).

• Directed launch of mobile operator and IPTV, FTTH infrastructure in multi-country rollouts.

• Led Europe’s first commercial implementation of M-Pesa mobile money.

• Architected advanced 5G and NB-IoT solutions across B2B and B2C.

Languages

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Romanian
Native or bilingual

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

London (up to 50km)

Invergent.ai
Partner
January 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)
London, United Kingdom
• Led product development on:
◦ AI for Audit, Tax, Accounting, Payroll & ESG
◦ Radio Over-the-Air Drive Testing, Smart Energy Digital Twin for cell sites
• Analytical and Gen AI innovation for Telco, Financial Services, Energy, and Retail.
Mobisoft Ltd.
Founder & Managing Director
January 2019 - Today (7 years and 5 months)
Greater London, UK
• Advising enterprises on AI-enabled strategy and Industry 4.0 transformation.
• Developed big data strategies and IoT maturity models.
• Designed 5G use cases for public/private clients (uRLLC, eMBB, mMTC pillars).
• Delivered digital business roadmaps across end-to-end IoT value chains.
Accenture
Director, Subject Matter Expert (H&PS/CSP)
January 2020 - January 2022 (2 years)
London, UK
• Led data harmonization programs for major CSPs (fixed and mobile networks).
• Remodeled architecture using TMForum frameworks (eTOM, SID, TAM).
• Designed and launched Open RAN training programs for TIP.