Paul G.

About Paul G.

Principal Architect and technical leader with extensive experience designing and delivering secure, cloud-native solutions for 5G, IMS, and mission-critical communications. Recognized for translating complex customer requirements into high-impact architectures across private and hybrid cloud environments, leveraging platforms such as Nokia Cloud Services. Successfully architected and sold multi-vendor solutions to Tier 1/2/3 carriers, and federal agencies, leading nationwide modernization programs with DHS, CISA, DoD, and CBP.A trusted advisor to executives and technical stakeholders, bridging strategy with execution to modernize legacy infrastructure, implement Zero Trust security, and enable next-generation networks optimized for automation, resilience, and AI/ML-driven operations. Contributor to national 5G security frameworks, frequent speaker at IWCE, advisory board member at PrivateWirelessPro, and author of an upcoming book on advancing secure mobile network design and implementation.Skills: Problem Solver | Trusted Advisor | Network Transformation | Technical Sales | Proposals | Program Management | Salesforce | Cross-functional Teams | Cross-domain Architecture | Public Speaking | White Papers | Testing Programs | Bilingual English/SpanishSolution Design: Security Overlay Strategies | Private Cloud | Hybrid Cloud | 4G | 5G | O-RAN | 4G Roaming | Backhaul | SDN | ZTA | SASE | SD-WAN | IP/MPLS | Data Center Fabric | Ethernet VPN | RESTful APIs | IP Routing | VLAN SwitchingProduct Expertise: Nokia and Ericsson 4G & 5G Portfolio | Private Wireless | Subscriber Data Management Portfolio | IP Multimedia Subservice | Mission Critical Communications | Juniper Junos | Cisco IOSPrivate & Hybrid Cloud: Nokia Cloud Services (NCS)| Nokia Cloud Native Communication Suite (CNCS)| Kubernetes | Docker | OpenStack | NFV | AI/ML | Automation | OpenShift | vmWare | CI/CD | AWS | Nokia Cloud Signaling Director | NetGuard Security Suite

Experience

1. Customer Solutions Architect

   Nokia Federal Solutions Inc

   Dec 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   As a Customer Solutions Architect within Nokia Federal, I support pre-sales strategy and solution development for private 4G/5G and mission-critical network deployments across U.S. federal agencies. My role bridges technical depth with customer engagement—helping agencies understand how advanced wireless architectures, IP networking, and cloud-native platforms can accelerate their missions securely and reliably.I work closely with sales teams, engineers, and federal customers to translate requirements into clear, actionable solutions. This includes designing end-to-end architectures, shaping proposals, developing technical content, and ensuring our solutions align with federal standards, resiliency objectives, and real-world operational needs.With a background in 5G, network security, and mission-critical communications, I enjoy simplifying complex technologies, articulating value, and enabling customers to make confident, informed decisions. I’m passionate about supporting federal modernization efforts and helping agencies leverage Nokia’s industry-leading portfolio to deliver secure, high-performance communications for their most critical operations.

Education

• Northeastern University

  BS, Electrical Engineering

  1989 — 1994

Skills

• Wireless
• Technical Support
• Unified Communications
• Tcp/Ip
• Architecture
• Managed Services
• Integration
• Enterprise Software
• Pre-Sales
• Product Management
• Telecommunications
• Perl
• Session Border Controller
• Switches
• Ss7
• Networking
• Professional Services
• Routers
• Snmp
• Ethernet
• Voip
• Leadership
• Mobile Devices
• Sip
• Atm Networks
• Mpls
• Volte
• Lte
• Qos
• Unix
• Iptv
• Cloud Computing
• Ip
• Business Development
• Solution Architecture