Lester Thomas
Speaker
Chief Systems Architect and Distinguished Engineer at Vodafone Group Plc. Responsible for Vodafone’s Open Digital Architecture Strategy, including their transformation to a platform-oriented, cloud-native, agile and API first company. Also a TM Forum Distinguished Fellow and champion for the TM Forum Open API programme.
I am passionate about the role Telecoms can play in society and how technology can help build a smarter and more sustainable future.
Prior to Vodafone, I was Chief Technology Officer at an internet start-up and also spent 4 Years working in consulting across Europe and USA. I have a PhD in Digital Information Theory from the University of Wales and held a post-Doctorate research position at the University of Cambridge.
For recent articles see https://authory.com/LesterThomas
Featured Sessions
14:00
19 June 2024
14:00-14:30
Impact Stage
Unleash the AI Native DNADuring the Innovation Hub Panel discussion the objective is to introduce the TM Forum Innovation Hub initiative and its goals for accelerating innovation in the telecom industry.
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16:30
19 June 2024
16:30-17:30
Spotlight Stage
Composable IT: The SuperpowerThe ODA Components Masterclass will focus on taking the attendees through the conformance certification process of the ODA Components identified in the Business Architecture Masterclass immediately preceding this session in the same room.
