Lester Thomas

Speaker

Head of New Technologies and Innovation

Vodafone

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

11:30 AM

19 June 2025

11:30 AM-01:00 PM

Stage A

The Composable IT & Ecosystems Pathway

Architecting a Composable Component Solution: An Interactive Masterclass To Provide Knowledge and Experience Of The ODA and ODA Assets

This Masterclass will take members through Composing Solutions using the ODA to provide Proof in Practice of the Power of Composable IT. Participants will be provided an introduction to ODA, walkthrough of Solution specifications and live interactive exercise in how to relate an ODA Component with the ODA. From this session, participants will gain the working knowledge and practical experience of the ODA and how to leverage ODA assets in order to enable business agility beyond implementation.