Based in Silicon Valley, Lauri Alho is the Head of Ecosystem Development at Nokia, leading the global ecosystem strategy for the company’s Network as Code platform. He bridges the gap between deep-tech network capabilities and the application economy, architecting ecosystems that translate complex network features into developer-ready tools and new revenue streams. As a Nokia Bell Labs Distinguished Member of Technical Staff (DMTS) honoree, Lauri combines deep engineering roots with strong commercial execution to advance the next generation of connectivity through Network APIs and AI agents.
Lauri specializes in the ‘Application-to-Network’ interface and works closely with NVIDIA and Google Cloud on Edge AI and Network API initiatives. His leadership has delivered tangible results, including triggering 5G-Advanced L4S protocols for video broadcasting with Elisa, orchestrating API-driven Quality on Demand (QoD) for remote driving fleets, and leading Blocksport's onboarding into Nokia’s Network as Code ecosystem to demonstrate programmable fan experiences for live sports applications. He led Nokia’s ecosystem development and innovation work at Finland’s Nokia Arena, including landmark projects such as record-breaking 2 Gbps 5G uplink speeds. He remains actively involved in Nokia Arena collaborations from Sunnyvale.
Lauri holds a Master of Science (Tech) with distinction from Tampere University.
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