2025
Telecommunications and Network Engineering Judging Panel
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Greg CULLEN |
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Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) at Pendula |
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Over the past 20 years Mr.Cullen has held leadership positions with some of the fastest growing software companies of our time, including the IPO of NOW (NYSE), TLND ( Nasdaq) and contributing to the IPO of ZUO (NYSE) and PlateSpin, Acquired by Novell. |
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Shreyash Taywade |
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AT&T |
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Shreyash Taywade is an Associate Director of Technology for Generative AI at AT&T, specializing in AI/ML. He leads the development and optimizing advanced AI frameworks to drive business value and operational efficiency at the enterprise scale. His work focuses on creating scalable AI solutions, integrating them seamlessly into business infrastructures, and improving system performance. Taywade is also a recognized innovator with a portfolio of patents in areas such as architecture adaptation, data harmonization, and predictive analytics. He has expertise in balancing cutting-edge technology with practical business applications, ensuring AI solutions align with strategic business goals. |
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Bhupendra Singh |
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Bhupendra Singh, Senior Network Engineer at Marriott International, designs and implements complex network infrastructures across global enterprises. His 18-year career spans leadership roles at companies including Capgemini, Accenture, and McAfee, where he has managed networks connecting hundreds of locations worldwide. Singh specializes in high-performance routing systems, Spine-Leaf architecture, and multi-platform cloud migration across AWS, Azure, Oracle, and Alibaba. His technical portfolio includes BGP peering implementation, international cloud solutions with multiple VRFs, and zero-impact data center upgrades. Singh consistently aligns technical solutions with business objectives while maintaining operational continuity, demonstrating deep technical expertise and strategic business understanding. |
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Arunava Sen |
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Arunava Sen leads solutions engineering at Tata Communications, focusing on digital transformation, network architecture, and cloud technologies. He has managed regional teams, driven the adoption of advanced services such as SDN, cloud, and cybersecurity, and executed large-scale projects for enterprise clients. Sen’s experience includes developing frameworks for next-generation networks, mentoring professionals, and integrating technologies like AI and blockchain into network solutions. His work demonstrates a strong grasp of both technical and business strategy, making him adept at evaluating innovation, practical impact, and value creation across the technology sector. This background makes him well-suited to assess industry excellence. |
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