Manuel is currently Program Lead Core Network Innovation at Deutsche Telekom, leading a passionate team of engineers and technologists who are dedicated to provide the “Most energy efficient Core”. He is at the forefront of driving innovation and shaping the future of the Horizontal Telco Cloud. Previously, he held various leadership positions. With over 20 years of international experience in the telecommunications industry, he has held roles spanning product development, solution design, network architecture, strategy, technology innovation prioritization. Obtained his Master in Communication and Information Technology in 2005 from Deutsche Telekom University in Leipzig.