Bruno Tomas

CTO at WBA | Leading Global Work Groups on Next-Generation Wireless Connectivity & Services: WiFi, 6G, Private Networks, Virtualization, Cloud-Edge, AI/ML, IoT, Cybersecurity, Interoperability, Spectrum Management

Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal

About

Managing global work groups focused on the business development and implementation of next-generation wireless technologies (Wi-Fi, 6G, Private Networks, IoT/LPWA) and services (AI/ML, Roaming, Offload, Interoperability, Cloud-Edge, Cybersecurity, Data). Championing the development of end-to-end frictionless wireless services across various industry segments and verticals, including Smart Cities, Enterprise, Public Venues, Hospitality, Healthcare, Industrial IoT, Residential/In-Home, Transportation Hubs, Aviation/In-Flight, and Automotive/Connected Vehicles. Collaborating with industry pioneers and leaders to build consensus on standards and guidelines, assisting through innovation and commercialization cycles to deliver go-to-market strategies. Utilizing an Open Innovation framework to drive a forum powered by a CTO Group that defines the evolution roadmap and priorities for wireless industry generations. Leading global field trials and deployments with major operators (mobile, cable, integrated, regional), infrastructure providers, device manufacturers, chipset vendors, and ecosystem brokers, aggregators, hubs, impacting millions of customers.

Experience

  • Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) (13 yrs 9 mos)
    • Chief Technology Officer
      Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

    • Global Director - Programs / PMO
      Jan 2018 - Dec 2021 · 4 yrs

    • Senior Manager - Program Management Office
      Jan 2015 - Dec 2017 · 3 yrs

  • IoT / oneM2M Lead Delegate at ETSI
    Jun 2011 - Jan 2013 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Portugal Telecom (4 yrs)
    • IoT / M2M Technical and Business Development
      Apr 2011 - Dec 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Exploratory and Planned Innovation Consultant
      Jan 2010 - Apr 2011 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Engineer at Mobile and Fixed Platforms / Services
      Jan 2009 - Jan 2010 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Researcher on Telecom/Multimedia Systems at Instituto de Telecomunicações
    2008 - 2009 · 1 yr