Sandeep Kukarni

Sandeep Kulkarni is a seasoned technology executive renowned for his practical application of AI in building and optimizing large-scale networks. As Vice President - Head of 5G Wireless at Boost Mobile – Echostar, he architected North America’s first cloud-native, standalone 5G network, achieving 80% coverage. Critically, he built and led a Data Science practice that leveraged real-time telemetry data to power advanced AI/ML and Generative AI applications for network planning, engineering, and optimization. Sandeep also pioneered an AIOps-driven observability framework, automating anomaly detection and incident response. With multiple patents in AI-driven solutions, he brings deep expertise in applying AI to solve complex operational challenges. Prior leadership roles include Vice President positions at NTT Global Network and CenturyLink, further solidifying his expertise in driving technology advancements.