Expert Details
IT & Information Security: Telecom, Voice Carriers, Mobile Operators, and IoT
ID: 732196
Massachusetts, USA
Core Expertise:
• Telecom & Mobile Services: LTE, VoLTE, IPX, GRX, IoT, signaling, roaming, wholesale voice, SMS/MMS
• OSS/BSS & Enterprise Systems: Pricing, rating, billing, CRM, ERP, HCM, BI/analytics, ITSM, large-scale systems integration
• Cloud & SaaS Strategy: Hybrid/multi-cloud and SaaS/IaaS migrations, virtualization, SDN, Kubernetes, data warehousing, analytics
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: FedRAMP readiness, SIEM, IDS/IPS, DDoS prevention, endpoint security, audit frameworks
• Program & Governance Leadership: PMO governance, CAPEX optimization, M&A integration, enterprise risk management
• Vendor Strategy & Procurement: RFP development, vendor assessment, bid management, contract negotiation, procurement oversight
Vendor Experience:
• Directed RFPs, vendor selection, procurement, and implementation for ERP, CRM, OSS/BSS, BI, cloud, and security platforms.
• Negotiated contracts with a wide range of technology and services vendors, including AWS, Oracle, SAP, Salesforce, ServiceNow, Cisco, VMware, Juniper, Infosys, Wipro, Tech Mahindra, Deloitte, EY, Accenture, Huawei, Ericsson, NetCracker, Amdocs, and Telcordia.
• Built procurement frameworks ensuring compliance, audit readiness, and vendor accountability.
• Deep knowledge of vendor ecosystems, product capabilities, and pricing models, validated through proof-of-concept testing and successful implementation.
Value to Clients:
• Procurement Strategy: Proven frameworks for RFPs, bid evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Digital Transformation: First-hand lessons from cloud migration, systems modernization, and AI-driven productivity initiatives.
• Compliance & Risk Oversight: Governance structures, audit readiness, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Integration & Spend Optimization: Approaches to M&A integration, CAPEX allocation, and vendor negotiation aimed at maximizing value.
• Investor-focused insights: Translates technical detail into market impact, risk exposure, and investment implications.
• Global perspective: Experience spanning Tier 1 and Tier 2 operators, vendors, and enterprise platforms worldwide.
• Quantifiable outcomes: Delivered $20M in synergy savings, accelerated compliance readiness by 30%, and improved operational efficiency by 40%.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1997 | Degree: Ph.D | Subject: Mathematics and Computer Science | Institution: Bar-Ilan University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2006 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Director, IT and Information Security | Department: |
Responsibilities:Global voice carrier and provider of value-added services for mobile operators and IoT.• Telecom & Mobile Services: LTE, VoLTE, IPX, GRX, IoT, signaling, roaming, wholesale voice, SMS/MMS. • OSS/BSS & Enterprise Systems: Pricing, rating, billing, CRM, ERP, HCM, BI/Analytics, ITSM, large-scale integration. • Cloud & SaaS Strategy: Hybrid/multi-cloud, SaaS/IaaS migrations, virtualization, SDN, Kubernetes, data warehousing, analytics. • Cybersecurity & Compliance: FedRAMP readiness, SIEM, IDS/IPS, DDOS prevention, endpoint security, audit frameworks. • Program & Governance Leadership: PMO governance, CAPEX optimization, M&A integration, enterprise risk management. • Vendor Strategy & Procurement: RFP creation, vendor assessment, bid management, contract negotiation, procurement oversight. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1994 to 2006 | Employer: Amdocs | Title: Director, Account Manager, Client Executive | Department: |
Responsibilities:Expert conducted client account management, program and project management for Verizon Wireless account. He also developed management for Billing and Customer care systems. Expert managed IT and business system implementation, migration and conversion for major telecommunication companies including Verizon, Sprint, CenturyTel, US Cellular, Cingular, SBC, Vodafone and others. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| PMI |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| PMP certification 2003 |
Fields of Expertise
information technology management, information security management, network analyzer, network management system, signaling, internetworking, billing service, routing, project management software selection, software system development, mobile telecommunication, enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, computer network security, cloud, data warehouse, telecommunication, business support system