Speakers

Nokia Core Software, Head of Portfolio Technology & Architecture

Session: 5G Future Summit

Date: Monday, March 2

Time: 15:00 - 19:00 CET

Location: GSMA Summits Stage, Hall 6

Details: This session examines how standalone networks provide the architectural foundation for programmable networks and Open APIs, including GSMA Open Gateway. Explore how core-native capabilities such as network slicing, QoS control and exposure APIs enable secure B2B monetisation, accelerate ecosystem innovation, and reposition operators as platform-based service providers.

Speaker bio: Marcelo Cheminn Madruga currently serves as Head of Portfolio Technology, Incubation & Architecture for Core Software in Mobile Infrastructure business group at Nokia.With 20+ years in the technology and telecom industry, Marcelo has led engineering organizations through global transformations, from pioneering 5G Core deployments to scaling cloud platforms and applying AI/ML to real-world networks. With a career spanning across North America, Europe, and Asia, Marcelo has a uniquely international perspective on building and leading high-performance engineering teams and products across diverse markets.