Jalis Kadri

Chief Technologist - Network Strategy, Planning, Evolution & Architecture @Vodafone

Senior member of Network Strategy and Planning team, contribute to defining of the network evolution & spectrum strategy roadmap in line with the Group technology and Strategy vision. Lead the development for Vodafone UK and Group of new technologies and architecture framework standards, with the specific focus on 4G Evo, IoT, 5G-NSA/SA, Cloud/Open RAN, mm-Wave, FWA, MPN, MEC solutions Drive development of new Strategy and architecture for Mobile, Fixed and Converged network. Assess global technology standards and monitor developments in R&D innovations and establish relationship with technology associations RAN, Transport and Core design activities and technical expertise (architecture, design and deployment) on all aspects of 4G and 5G Develop mobile network architecture framework and standards Build knowledge based on trends & share best practices with Group and other OpCos Support Planning and Finance teams in estimation of network capital purchase and technology decisions.