5G is providing fast connectivity to millions of people. This is only the start. Customers can now tailor the network to meet their own needs through the use of new 5G Network APIs. Besides standardizing the APIs (CAMARA) it is also important to standardize the distribution channels (Open Gateway) and ensure the coverage in the market (Local Champion). In this stage event you can get the newest information from operators, aggretators and end customers about Network APIs in the German market.

Aggregated Network APIs for the German Market

Ricardo is part of Azure for Operators at Microsoft, responsible for Azure Programmable Connectivity –a platform to make Azure the best place for developers to write and deploy network intelligent apps. Prior to Microsoft, he worked for Cisco, Level 3 Comm., McKinsey & Co. and strategy teams of HSBC and American Express. Ricardo has an MBA from The Wharton School and a Master’s in Electrical Eng. from Cornell University.

Ricardo Villareal

Ricardo Villarreal

Director of Product Management, Azure for Operators, Microsoft

Johanna is at the forefront of driving the Developer Strategy for Vodafone Group. Serving as a catalyst for internal change and developer first thinking and fostering impactful collaborations. This includes; the launch of Vodafone's Developer Marketplace; the GSMA Open Gateway, to expose Telco capabilities to third party developers through APIs; and CAMARA, enabling seamless access to telco network capabilities, including an open-source project with LINUX Foundation

Johanna Wood

Head of Developer Strategy, Vodafone Group

As VP Product for Global Network Platform, Colin Brown oversees Vonage's global network platform product strategy. Within this role, Colin and his team were integral to the launch of the MagentaBusiness API in partnership with Deutsche Telekom, a platform portal powered by Vonage and built on the Vonage Communications Platform (VCP). 

Prior to GNP, Colin oversaw the company's carrier services team and the development of Vonage's Communications APIs which are fully programmable and allow for the integration of video, voice, chat, messaging, AI and verification into existing products, workflows and systems, to enhance engagement and streamline operations.

Colin Brown

VP Product for Global Network Platform, Vonage

As Head of P&L Financial & Enabling Services at Telefonica Germany, Martin Schurig enables third-party business with the customer base of Telefonica Germany. His portfolio includes A2P messaging (SMS, RCS), carrier billing, and app distribution. He drives network API monetization and leads the Open Gateway initiative at Telefonica Germany.

Martin Schurig

Head of Financial and Enabling Services, Telefonica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG

Nathan has over fifteen years experience in the telecommunication industry, which is showcased on a daily basis at his VP position at Deutsche Telekom. Nowadays, he is responsible for Deutsche Telekom's network service and capabilities exposure, utilizing his knowledge from his previous position as VP in Cloudified Production. Nowadays, he is dedicated to maximizing the value of Deutsche Telekom's NW APIs.

Nathan Rader 2023

Nathan Rader

Nathan Rader, VP Service and Capability Exposure, Deutsche Telekom AG

Johanna Wood

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Aggregated Network APIs for the German Market