Gorkem is a Research Director in the Networks and Cloud research practice at Analysys Mason. He leads the Cloud and AI Infrastructure and the NaaS Platforms and Infrastructure research programmes, supporting clients as they transition to software- and cloud-based network technologies and architectures that enable automation, AI-driven capabilities and API-enabled services. He has published research on the cloudification of telecom networks for over a decade, tracking the industry’s shift from traditional network infrastructure to cloud-native and disaggregated architectures. In addition to published research, Gorkem advises telecom operators, vendors, regulators and financial institutions on strategy development, business case modelling, market sizing, benchmarking and broader thought-leadership initiatives.