About me

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I am a business cum technology professional with 19years of extensive experience in Mobile Communications(3G, 4G/LTE, 5G, Edge Computing) donning diverse roles in System Architecture, Solution Architecture, Product Management, Sales & Marketing, Partner Relationships Management, and Strategy & Business Development working for Nokia & Motorola. 12yrs were purely in Technology roles with the rest being hybrid of Business + Technology. I worked with Top tier Mobile Operators, Cable Operators worldwide. I had the great opportunity to engage with C-level executives in the Mobile Communications Industry.

I embraced Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Digital Six Sigma methodologies to create efficiency and strategic agility to adjust to volatile landscape, creating a positive business impact. I have driven many projects from idea conception to delivery. I worked in highly competitive, multi-sited, multi-cultural environments in regions of the world including North America, Europe, and Asia realizing multi-million dollar deals. I actively participated in the Global Technology Forums where I had the opportunity to engage with accomplished business leaders in the Mobile Communications industry.

I am extremely passionate about technology and driving challenges to realize business opportunities. I am a fast learner and a problem solver. The last few years I have heavily focused on driving Innovative ideas leveraging the power of 5G and Edge Computing globally with special focus on North America where I was based. I was responsible for Strategy, Product Management and Business Development for Edge Computing over 4G/LTE, WiFi & 5G networks. I was part of the ETSI ISG(Industry Specification Group) for Edge Computing. I actively contributed to the 5G standards reference architecture for edge computing-related aspects. I positioned Edge Computing applications for diverse verticals like Smart Venues (like Stadiums, Convention Centers, Shopping Malls, Amusement parks, Supermarkets), Smart Manufacturing, Enterprises (IoT solutions for Asset Management, Fleet management, Video Surveillance & Video Analytics, Object Tracking, Video Optimization, Private LTE, Private 5G, Mission-Critical Applications), Connected cars to list a few.

I am defined as a person who is highly committed, ambitious, trustworthy, aggressive, determined and runs the extra mile to achieve success. My supervisors in the past have termed me as a "saviour", "lynchpin", "one-man army". I tackle all challenges that come in the way and have a never-give-up attitude. My peers and Seniors in my organization saw me as a reliable person who can turn any task assigned to success despite all challenges. It was a challenge for my supervisor to define or restrict responsibilities when I worked in Nokia and Motorola as I worked without boundaries. That explains the reason I was able to gain experience in diverse roles.

I am currently pursuing a Sloan Fellow master's degree in Strategy & Leadership at London Business School. It's an excellent course offered to highly self-motivated, elite professionals with 18+ years on average work experience, aiming to take up the next level of challenge in their careers. It's today offered only at 3 business schools worldwide: LBS, MIT, and Stanford. It's equivalent to a Sloan MBA degree at MIT and Stanford. The number of students chosen is limited to around 50 per year. It's a highly competitive course taught by faculty with two decades plus experience.

Last but not least, my immense passion for technology accompanied by the acquired business skill set will certainly help bring success in future endeavours.

Best regards,

Hema Pentakota.