CXO INSIGHT

– it has nationwide partnerships with the likes of Barratt , CALA Homes and Avant .

How did you ensure growth ?

I joined Hyperoptic in 2018 as the company ’ s first Chief Technology and Innovation Officer . My responsibility was to capitalise on the existing work the company had achieved with its network expansion , creating a new network architecture for a highly scalable PON network , allowing the existing to evolve , building a new nextgeneration core and transport network , while leveraging a state-of-the-art IT architecture . The company needed to ensure it had a futureproofed network and IT system landscape .

We achieved this by embracing a cloud native hybrid architecture and implementing new things like software defined networks including network automation . The process spanned planning , process development , the implementation of the relevant IT system layers and network build . We achieved what we set out to accomplish – today we have one of the most advanced and scalable core networks and IT enablers in the industry .

What ’ s the business ’ approach to management ?

Hyperoptic is scaling quickly with over 1,300 staff . However , as we have grown , we have ensured that we have kept agility and entrepreneurism front of mind . It means we are flexible to adapt to what is happening internally and externally .

Another management principle is being data-driven . By acting on facts , rather than assumptions , we can make the best and most impactful decisions . We also have a highly supporting shareholder structure who are fantastically supportive but also empowers us to make our own key decisions and follow our plans .

What is your company ’ s vision and goal ?

Our vision is to become the network provider of choice – with the best network and best service . We are ultimately an infrastructure company which is building the telecoms network of tomorrow , today . Our goal is to build it out quickly and successfully , so that we can get customers on board ASAP to the best service possible . The customers are at the heart of what we do – we need to ensure that what we build enables a fantastic experience , and that our overlaying maintenance and customer service functions operate at the same level of excellence .

What has your career looked like so far ?

I have spent my career building and rebuilding networks across Europe . I have 20 + years of international experience in management and development of high technology and service domains in advanced digital communications companies . I have worked for Europe ’ s largest telco networks including BSS and OSS . I have also had a leading role in multiple convergent mobile and broadband operators , developed IOT platforms and business models and worked in business management , sales , marketing , operations and strategic planning , with hands-on P & L management experience .

HYPEROPTIC SERVICES BOTH HIGH END FLATS AND SOCIAL HOUSING , DEMOCRATISING ACCESS TO THE GOLDEN STANDARD OF CONNECTIVITY .

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