Making the most of a limited resource: how to use spectrum more efficiently in the era of 5G

Dr. Konstantinos Stavropoulos develops and executes the marketing strategy for EXFO's mobile network access monitoring and optimization solutions, which include intelligent software platforms and expert professional services. He also contributes to EXFO's 5G market positioning.

For more than 20 years, Konstantinos has dedicated his academic and professional career to mobile networks. His experience covers diverse areas, from antenna array systems research and mobile network planning and optimization consultancy to the development, management and marketing of innovative software solutions. These solutions have supported automated optimization, customer experience geolocation, device interoperability and acceptance testing, service assurance, and network analytics. Konstantinos holds a PhD in electrical and electronic engineering from Imperial College London, has presented at dozens of conferences and webinars, and has authored several articles, blogs and white papers on mobile networks.

Gabriel leads mobile network research for Heavy Reading. He covers system architecture including RAN, core, and service-layer platforms. Key research topics include 5G, LTE Advanced, software-based mobile core, and the application of cloud technologies to mobile networking. Gabriel has more than 15 years’ experience as a mobile network analyst. Prior to joining Heavy Reading, he was Chief Analyst for Light Reading’s Insider research service; before that, he was editor of IP Wireline and Wireless Week at London's Euromoney Institutional Investor.