 Karim Yaici
Lead Industry Analyst, Ookla
Karim Yaici is the Lead Industry Analyst at Ookla covering the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. Previously, he directed Analysys Mason's MEA research program, where he was responsible for telecoms forecasts, market reports, consumer surveys, and custom research. Before that, he worked as a research engineer at Vodafone. Karim holds an MSc in Information Systems Management from the University of Southampton and a Ph.D. in human–computer interaction from the University of Surrey.
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Jaime González
Product Manager, MedUX
Jaime González is Product Manager at MedUX. He has been with the organization since 2014 as Head of Delivery in EU and Business and Consulting Manager. He has participated in most of MedUX’s international projects, including the ones deployed in LATAM, providing a deep background in Qos and QoE both in mobile and broadband networks. He currently leads the effort for evaluating and introducing new products and functionalities in MedUX, pursuing the delivery of best of class services and products to the customers as well as opening new market opportunities. Jaime holds a Master in Telecommunications from the Univiersidad Politécnica.
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 Gorgui Niang
IT & Telecom Engineer, Planet Network International
Gorgui Niang is an IT and Telecom Engineer having studied in France, then he joined PNI at its creation. He has worked on audits of 2G, 3G and 4G mobile networks in France and abroad as well as on the planning, optimization of 2G, 3G and 4G networks.
He is in charge of installing PNI solutions with regulators as well as support.
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 Shakil Ahmed
Senior Sales Director MEA, Rohde & Schwarz
Shakil Ahmed has been working at Rohde & Schwarz since July 2017 as a Senior Sales Director MEA. Based in Rohde Schwarz Dubai office. He has 30 years of diversified Test and Measurement Sales expertise and technical experience with various cutting-edge technologies delivering Mobile Network Test strategies, OSS, BSS and Post processing projects from vendor and customer platforms around the globe. Prior to joining Rohde & Schwarz, Shakil has held several sales leadership positions at various Telecommunications Test Solutions companies such as Marconi, Viavi, Exfo,Tektronix, Accuver, Keysight Nemo Wireless Network Solutions, wherein he has managed regional coverage across the EMEA region, assisting the Mobile Eco systems across the region focusing on the challenges both technical and Commercial of the CXO's and teams from Regulatory, Mobile Network Operators and Network Equipment Vendors and their technical staff to migrate and enhance test methodologies and capabilities to the latest testing standards. Shakil earned his Joint Honors BSc Electronics & Business degree at University of East Anglia, United Kingdom and a Post Graduate Certificate in Business Admin, University of Hertfordshire UK. |
 Minenhle Masuku
Quality of Service Engineer, Eswatini Communications Commission (ESCCOM)
Minenhle is a skilled Quality of Service Engineer at Eswatini Communications Commission where she specializes in the development and effective implementation of Quality of Service standards and frameworks for telecommunications services and systems in the Kingdom of Eswatini. She has amassed over fourteen (14) years of working experience, primarily focusing on mobile network performance with reputable and leading mobile industry ecosystem players such as MTN and Huawei. Her extensive knowledge and proficiency led her to join the regulatory sector, where she continues to contribute her expertise in ensuring optimal service quality.
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 Hon. Mateus Magala
Minister of Transport and Communications, Mozambique
Mateus Magala has been Minister of Transport and Communications since June 14, 2022. He is an economist by profession and has had a vast professional career inside and outside the country. Magala holds a Doctorate in Economics (PhD) from the University of Victoria, Australia in 2004, a Master's Degree in Economics and Econometrics (MEc), from the University of Sydney, Australia, in 2000, a Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA), from the University of Sydney, Australia in 1998, a Master's Degree in Transport Economics and Management (MTM), University of Sydney, Australia in 1997, and a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (MSc), Brno Academy, Czech Republic, 1990. He has published several scientific articles and received several highlights and awards. Magala has been a Member of the International Association of Maritime Economists (IAME) since 2002, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, Australia since 1997. He has interests in golf, long 20km Walks, tourism and photography. He is married and the father of 3 children. He speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish, Czech, French, Ronga and Bitonga.
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