Deputy Director
E-REDES, Lisboa, Portugal
Sérgio Pinto serves as the Deputy Director of the Digital Platform at E-REDES Portugal and holds the position of vice-chair at the European Telecommunication Council (EUTC). With a focus on connectivity systems and services, Sérgio brings over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry. He earned his degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Porto and completed an Executive-MBA at INDEG-ISCTE.
Sérgio's career journey began at EDP, followed by joining the founding team of ONITELECOM. During his tenure there, he led the implementation of Portugal's first nationwide Broadband Backbone and Fixed Wireless Access network, innovating in service convergence and end-to-end assurance practices for corporate, enterprise, and financial clients, progressing into executive roles spanning Engineering, Operations, and Customer Care. His tenure culminated in the role of CTO.
Returning to E-REDES in 2014, Sérgio actively contributes to connectivity solutions for the energy transition. Leveraging E-REDES's Fiber and IP-MPLS infrastructure, he addresses the access domain through a Private MVNO, harnessing 4G and 5G capabilities and implementing edge computing technologies.
Motivated by the ongoing wave of ICT convergence and digital disruption, Sérgio focuses his current research on emerging technologies, architectures, and supply models. He advocates for peer cooperation and champions an "open" advanced architecture and sourcing strategy for resilient perimeters, prioritizing performance and security. Sérgio is dedicated to advancing the utility sector's role in energy and digital transformations.
Private Virtual Network Operator (PVNO) Opportunities for Utilities
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
4:20 PM – 5:20 PM CT
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