Rodrigo Cardenas
Senior Director Mobile @Liberty Latin America
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director Mobile @Liberty Latin America
Miami, FL, US
Leading the network strategy, planning, and engineering for all Liberty Latin America mobile networks across 17 countries, defining the network technical roadmap, executing the transition from 4G to 5G NSA, 5G Stand Alone, and supporting successful 5G product launches. Managed CAPEX and OPEX budgets exceeding USD 100 million.• Successfully created and led a high-performing, multi-country team responsible for network engineering, operations and strategic initiatives.• Designed and implemented the technical solution for eSIM wholesale roaming.• Implemented Direct-to-Device Mobile Satellite service in Jamaica.• Drove the transformation of the mobile core from a legacy monolithic architecture to NFVi and cloud-based virtual systems. Directed the entire project from business case modeling to vendor selection and execution, consolidating systems into a single virtual core to optimize costs and performance.• Led the deployment of a greenfield virtual mobile core network in Puerto Rico. Managed all phases of the project, from high-level design and budget management to vendor selection, implementation, and final migration.• Led technical due diligence for multiple mobile network M&A activities, including asset valuation, synergies estimation, and target company strategy validation. E2E, including integration activities and TSA negotiations.• Led technical spectrum management efforts across all countries, identifying strategic opportunities and driving auction processes—resulting in successful outcomes in CBRS Puerto Rico, 5G Jamaica, and 5G Costa Rica.• Created and led mobile device certification labs for all Liberty Latin America operating companies, developing processes, testing methodologies, and software lifecycle management strategies.• Successfully led the implementation of critical products such as VoLTE prepaid, Fixed Wireless Access, and National Roaming.• Consolidated tower colocation contracts, resulting in annual savings of over USD 2 million.
EDUCATION
Universidad Austral de Chile
Ingeniero Civil, Informática
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
Master, Business Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT RODRIGO CARDENAS
Telecommunications and IT Executive with over 25 years of experience driving, planning, and operations.Recognized for successfully leading high-impact projects, including transitioning legacy networks to cloud-based virtual systems and deploying 5G cloud native technology. Skilled in managing extensive CAPEX/OPEX budgets, overseeing complex M&A processes, and delivering transformative network solutions that optimize performance and reduce costs. Built and managed high-performing, multi-country teams and implemented innovative consumer products in mobile and fixed networks.A proven leader with a deep technical background in 3GPP, CS & PS technologies with a focus on operational excellence, continuously enhancing.Holds an MBA and a BS in Software Engineering, complemented by extensive project experience and academic service.
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