Full Name
Solyman Ashrafi
Job Title
Global Head of 5G System Integration and SW
Company
Fujitsu
Speaker Bio
As Global Head of 5G System Integration & Network Software at Fujitsu, plan future of networks with a vision of a single, software-based automated network that runs on any cloud. Lead all wireless SW products including SMO, RIC, mobility controller, automation, network slicing, intelligent rApps, xApps, AI/ML based products (analytics, root cause analysis for alarms and SI), LLM-based products with 3GPP and ORAN specs, service assurance and route optimization. Also, lead ORAN system integration and all RF services including P5G. For 25 years, implemented strategy, sales and delivery of products and services to exceed EBITDA targets. Directed and enabled the BU Biz Dev to achieve booking targets and profitability metrics owning the P&L. Led vendor/partner relationship and internal teams to deliver/implement products and services. Keynote speaker to evangelize emerging technologies as a market leader. Winning new businesses and expanding business relationships with clients and creating new channels. Customer engagement to drive sales, oversee delivery/execution of products/services, and monitor customer SAT. Monitored the marketplace, ensuring that the offerings are market leading with cross-functional leadership. Led hands-on training for network deployments on hybrid clouds as well as operational initiatives for maturity and ease of product deployments to ensure stability/reliability, high availability, scalability, observability, maintainability, and security. Operating and management experience with disruptive business models, go-to-market strategies, and monetization. Serial entrepreneur who supported metroPCS from growth stage to a $33B M&A. Investments in public/private clouds, virtualization, automation, cloud native OpenRAN, AI and open interfaces on web-scale platforms. At metroPCS, led social, messaging, digital media (music & video), financial services, advertising, and VoLTE/RCS products. Built product partnerships with operators, internet and advertising agencies, video/music content providers, App developers and OTTs. Founded a technology investment firm with Roger Linquist (metroPCS CEO) incubating companies in transport, in-building fiber, PON, small cells, massive MIMO, CBRS, 5G, IoT, data centers/MEC, and Blockchain. About 120+ patents and 85 refereed publications. Projects with major operators (i.e., Dish, Verizon, TMO, AT&T, Rip-N-Replace operators, DTAG, SFR, Airtel, BSNL, Tata) as well as Facebook and AWS. Possess a mix of Biz Dev, product management, R&D with DevOps & CI/CD, strategy, business savvy, marketing, and common sense.
Solyman Ashrafi