In this episode, David Tomalin, Group CTO at CityFibre joins the podcast to discuss what sorts of fiber are used for broadband services, how to choose the best locations and routes when expanding a network, and the need for more intelligent data in the business.
David Tomalin is a technologist with a passion for driving innovation and growth in the telecommunications industry. As Cityfibres Chief Technology Officer he plays a pivotal role in shaping
(...)the company's network strategy, responsible for the selection and evolution of all network technology solutions; a vital part of enabling CityFibre’s world-class wholesale access infrastructure platform.
David joined CityFibre from Ciena where, as CTO for Europe, the Middle East and Africa he was responsible for leveraging Ciena's technology and operational leadership to enable partner success and drive Ciena’s regional business reputation and growth.
One of David’s earlier positions was at Level 3 Communications as European Director of Engineering where he delivered IP, Transport and CDN networks, with a focus on driving cost efficiency and maximizing commercial opportunities. From there he became CTO at euNetworks, where he took responsibility for technology selection, platform lifecycle and network integration.
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