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Majk Kupferberg-Program Manager Core, Aggregation, Edge Network 4.0

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Baar, Switzerland

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Sep 2024 - Present
Germany

Program Manager Core, Aggregation, Edge Network 4.0

Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH

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Position Summary
Program Manager Core, Aggregation, Edge Network 4.0 at Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Rollout of 12 core locations in Germany (including core routers, route reflectors, border routers, CGNAT, and Sedges)
  • Rollout of 40 aggregation locations in Germany (including aggregation routers and BNG functions)
  • Rollout of 230 edge locations in Germany (with multiple edge routers per site)
  • Network topology planning and replanning (core-to-core, core-to-aggregation, edge ring planning), including carrier management
  • Migration of BNG customers to the new network infrastructure, including IT support
  • Lawful interception and LIMS
  • Network documentation using FNT Command and ServiceNow
  • Handover of network engineering to operations, plus process management
  • Commercial and technical management, including supplier management
  • Management of architecture and design progress (HHLD, HLD, LLD)
Feb 2023 - Jun 2024
Johannesburg, South Africa
Hybrid

Solution Architect OSS/BSS Hybrid Cloud Integration/Migration

MTN Group

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Position Summary
Solution Architect OSS/BSS Hybrid Cloud Integration/Migration at MTN Group
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Proposed technology for a cloud-based, multi-MTN OpCo hosted business model
  • Integrated an optical backbone (fixed-mobile) for international transmission (DWDM, Flex Grid)
  • Evaluated commercial and technical options
  • Developed project proposals and timelines
  • Carried out a field trial and integrated three NatCos, focusing on 5G RAN and core network
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022

Program Manager / Solution Architect OSS Deployment

MTN Group

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Position Summary
Program Manager / Solution Architect OSS Deployment at MTN Group
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Implemented and customized 14 national instances of an OSS service, including network detection, monitoring, events, root cause analysis, inventory, and configuration
  • Led program and project management (technical and commercial) and solution architecture
  • Technologies: OSS solution for IP-MPLS, DWDM, enterprise end-to-end solutions, FTTx, mobile (4G/5G), and more
Jan 2019 - Dec 2020
Berlin, Germany

Senior Solution Architect Group Program “WIFI@DB”

Deutsche Bahn AG

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Position Summary
Senior Solution Architect Group Program “WIFI@DB” at Deutsche Bahn AG
Industries
Transportation
Business Areas
Business Intelligence
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Analyzed, defined, and designed a seamless WLAN infrastructure for a national and international rollout across stations, trains, and buses
  • Enabled seamless roaming (anonymous and identity-based)
  • Developed back-office structures (AAA, ISP services, DNS, DHCP, content and captive portals, networking, etc.)
  • Managed data analytics and a data lake
  • Defined security requirements and options
  • Handled lawful interception and LIMS
  • Led EU procurement for new service platforms (technical lead for new back-office platform)
  • Defined test center requirements, including unit and device testing
  • Managed release processes
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018

Program Manager (Entertainment products)

Liberty Global International

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Position Summary
Program Manager (Entertainment products) at Liberty Global International
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Product Development
Project Management
  • Enabled Sky Q
  • Delivered non-linear TV services for major affiliates (Unitymedia, UPC CH, and 12 other national cable operators)
  • Managed, supervised, and controlled all technical and organizational parts of the program; provided coaching
  • Handled management reporting
  • Worked closely with customer and security management, data protection office, legal, and content management
Jan 2014 - Dec 2018
Remote

Network Solution Architect

Unitymedia

Expertise details
Position Summary
Network Solution Architect at Unitymedia
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Remote PHY and virtual segmentation
  • Video over CCAP
  • DNS architecture and implementation
  • IT security services and architecture (AAA)
Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

Security and Quality Manager IP-TV

Vodafone Kabel Deutschland

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Position Summary
Security and Quality Manager IP-TV at Vodafone Kabel Deutschland
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Quality Assurance
  • IT and network security audits resulting in concrete suggestions for security quality improvements
Jan 2013 - Dec 2013
Bonn, Germany

Solution Architect / Technical Project Manager

Deutsche Telekom AG

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Position Summary
Solution Architect / Technical Project Manager at Deutsche Telekom AG
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Management, supervision and controlling of all technical and organizational program parts; coaching
  • Management reporting
Jan 2012 - Dec 2012
Zürich, Switzerland

Business Management Network Security

Sunrise

Expertise details
Position Summary
Business Management Network Security at Sunrise
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Jan 2011 - Dec 2011
Bonn, Germany

Program Management “ALLIP@OTN”

Deutsche Telekom Netzwerkproduktion GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Program Management “ALLIP@OTN” at Deutsche Telekom Netzwerkproduktion GmbH
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Project Management
  • Management, supervision and controlling of all technical program parts
  • Management reporting
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
Bonn, Germany

Technical Project Manager

Telekom Deutschland / T-Mobile

Expertise details
Position Summary
Technical Project Manager at Telekom Deutschland / T-Mobile
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • OSS applications and service quality management
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
Madrid, Spain

Technical Project Manager

Telefonica O2 GmbH & Co. KG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Technical Project Manager at Telefonica O2 GmbH & Co. KG
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Operations
Project Management
  • Network management solution
  • MPLS
  • Mobile device management
Jan 2008 - Dec 2008
London, United Kingdom

Program Manager

Swisscom AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Program Manager at Swisscom AG
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • Network outsourcing for a major Swiss bank
Jan 2005 - Dec 2007
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

General Management focusing on Business Development and Sales

Optical Networks Technology

Expertise details
Position Summary
General Management focusing on Business Development and Sales at Optical Networks Technology
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Sales
Jan 2005 - Dec 2005
London, United Kingdom

Business Development Management / Program Management

Ascom AG

Expertise details
Position Summary
Business Development Management / Program Management at Ascom AG
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Project Management
Strategy
Jan 2003 - Dec 2004
Düsseldorf, Germany

Business Analyst / Business Development Management

Deutsche Telekom Network Projects

Expertise details
Position Summary
Business Analyst / Business Development Management at Deutsche Telekom Network Projects
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Sales
Strategy
Jan 2002 - Dec 2004
Zürich, Switzerland

Technical Project Management

UBS Wealth Management

Expertise details
Position Summary
Technical Project Management at UBS Wealth Management
Industries
Banking and Finance
Business Areas
Project Management
Oct 1999 - Present

Interim and Project Manager

Moessbauer Kupferberg GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Interim and Project Manager at Moessbauer Kupferberg GmbH
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
  • International Telecommunication Markets
  • IP based Network Services, e. g. IP-TV
  • Mobile Networks (3G/4G/5G, WiFi 4/5/6)
  • IT and Network Security
  • Telecommunication Management Solutions (OSS/BSS)
Jan 1999 - Dec 2001
Darmstadt, Germany

General Management focusing on Sales and Marketing

frontsite AG Gesellschaft für Informationstechnologie

Expertise details
Position Summary
General Management focusing on Sales and Marketing at frontsite AG Gesellschaft für Informationstechnologie
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Marketing
Sales
Oct 1995 - May 1999
Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Business Director Consulting / Program Management

T-Systems (DeTeSystem GmbH)

Expertise details
Position Summary
Business Director Consulting / Program Management at T-Systems (DeTeSystem GmbH)
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
Project Management
Strategy
Jan 1993 - Sep 1995
Menlo Park, United States

VP Software + Services

Ericsson Raynet Corp.

Expertise details
Position Summary
VP Software + Services at Ericsson Raynet Corp.
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Information Technology
Product Development
Sep 1984 - Dec 1992
Munich, Germany

Head of Telecommunications Industry Projects / Program Management

CAP debis GmbH

Expertise details
Position Summary
Head of Telecommunications Industry Projects / Program Management at CAP debis GmbH
Industries
Telecommunication
Business Areas
Project Management
Jan 1980 - Dec 1984

Freelance Programmer

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Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Telecommunication, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment, Banking and Finance, and Transportation.

Telecommunication
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Banking and Finance
Transportation
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Information Technology, Sales, Product Development, Strategy, and Operations.

Project Management
Information Technology
Sales
Product Development
Strategy
Operations
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Summary

  • 30+ years of experience in all areas of information and communication technology (ICT), especially interim and project management

  • Extensive experience in international and multicultural technology consulting

  • Program and project management, business analysis, and process design

  • Cross-cultural background: major international projects across Europe, the USA, and Africa

  • Solution-oriented, communicative, cooperative, and also assertive

  • Team builder, leader, and player

  • International Program and Project Manager (GPM/IPMA Expert Level 2)

  • Business Analyst and Solution Architect in Telecommunication Technology and Management

  • Interim Manager (Line Manager) for Business Development and Turn-Around

Skills

  • Change And Transformation Management

  • Program And Product Management

  • International And Multicultural Personality

  • Network And Data Architecture And Management

  • Tele-management Forum (Tmf) Member

  • Network Management: Oss And Bss (Including Ngoss According To Tmf)

  • Mobile Communication Architectures (From 2g To 5g, Wlan, M2m)

  • Wired And Fixed-line Communication, Backbone Infrastructures, Specializing In Optical Transmission (Wdm, Dwdm, Fixed Mobile Substitution, Ftth)

  • Software-defined Networks (Sd-wan, Etc.)

  • Ip Including 3gpp Ims

  • Voip

  • It, Cloud, And Network Security (Aaa, Identity Management, Radius, Oauth 2, Next-gen Firewalls)

  • Device Management (Mobile And Stationary)

  • Mobile Devices Based On Android, Ios, And Windows 10

  • Heterogeneous Mobile Device Management (Mdm, Byod)

  • Voice Communication (Including Ip Telephony, Call Center Functionality, And Ivr)

  • Iptv: Both Applications And Infrastructure

  • Core And Access Networks

  • Experience With Vendors: Cisco, Juniper, Alcatel-lucent, Ericsson, Nokia Networks, Huawei, Zte, Avaya, And Many More

  • Telecommunications

  • Information Technology

  • Financial Services (Banks And Insurance)

  • Rail And Mobility

  • Itil

  • Etom

  • Ngoss

  • Tmf

  • Project Management (Ipma Expert Level 2)

  • Agile Project Management; Scrum

  • Dns

  • Operating Systems: Android, Ios, Windows 10

  • Oss Systems: Ibm Tivoli/netcool

  • Infovista

  • Remedy

  • Comarch

  • Infosim Stablenet

  • Hp Openview

  • Etc.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
...and 2 more

Education

Oct 1989 - Jun 1993

UC Berkeley

Doctor of Philosophy · Information Technology · Berkeley, United States

Oct 1980 - Jun 1985

Master of Science · Information Technology / Electrical Engineering · Germany

Oct 1975 - Jun 1980

Master of Arts · Political Sciences · Germany

Certifications & licenses

Scrum Master And Scrum Business Owner

Senior Project Manager (GPM/IPMA Level B)

NLP Practitioner

GPM/IPMA Expert Level 2

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 23
Experience in Telecommunication 37.5 y
Avg length 3 y 8 m
Longest experience 26 y 7 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 6 (Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, South Africa, Spain, +1)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Program Manager Core, Aggregation, Edge Network 4.0, Solution Architect OSS/BSS Hybrid Cloud Integration/Migration, Program Manager / Solution Architect OSS Deployment
Main industries Telecommunication, Information Technology, Media and Entertainment
Main business areas Project Management, Information Technology, Sales

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate
Certifications earned 4

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Where is Majk based?

Majk is based in Baar, Switzerland and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Majk speak?

Majk speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Intermediate), Italian (Intermediate), Russian (Intermediate), Hebrew (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Majk have?

Majk has at least 46 years of experience. During this time, Majk has worked in at least 21 different roles and for 22 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years. Note that Majk may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Majk be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Majk would be well-suited for roles such as: Program Manager Core, Aggregation, Edge Network 4.0, Solution Architect OSS/BSS Hybrid Cloud Integration/Migration, Program Manager / Solution Architect OSS Deployment.

What is Majk's latest experience?

Majk's most recent position is Program Manager Core, Aggregation, Edge Network 4.0 at Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH.

What companies has Majk worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Majk has worked for Deutsche Glasfaser GmbH, MTN Group, and Moessbauer Kupferberg GmbH.

Which industries is Majk most experienced in?

Majk is most experienced in industries like Telecommunication, Information Technology, and Media and Entertainment. Majk also has some experience in Banking and Finance and Transportation.

Which business areas is Majk most experienced in?

Majk is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Information Technology, and Sales. Majk also has some experience in Product Development, Strategy, and Operations.

Which industries has Majk worked in recently?

Majk has recently worked in industries like Telecommunication.

Which business areas has Majk worked in recently?

Majk has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Project Management, and Operations.

What is Majk's education?

Majk holds a Doctorate in Information Technology from UC Berkeley, a Master in Information Technology / Electrical Engineering and a Master in Political Sciences.

Does Majk have any certificates?

Majk has 4 certificates. Among them, these include: Scrum Master And Scrum Business Owner, Senior Project Manager (GPM/IPMA Level B), and NLP Practitioner.

What is the availability of Majk?

Majk is immediately available part-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Majk?

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