Hamdy Farid is the vice president of Nokia’s Business Applications unit and focuses on how communications service providers (CSPs) and enterprises can unlock the value of their network investments through secure, intelligent automation. Born in Egypt, he graduated in computer engineering from Alexandria University, and also holds an MBA from Ottawa University. Today he lives in Ottawa, Canada when he is not traveling to meet customers.

Justin is a Research Director for OSS BSS Analysys Mason, for the past 11 years, with 25+ years’ experience in IT systems and management. His knowledge has been built-up by working on projects at Analysys Mason with operators and vendors with a specialism in OSS/BSS, AI, analytics, Data management and development platforms as well as working for the TM Forum, NCR, AT&T, Micromuse (now IBM), Granite Systems (Now Ericsson) and his own consultancy business in a variety of roles from a software programmer to global marketing director. Justin has worked on numerous projects for clients that include due diligence, market assessments, sales support and strategic advice. Customers include financial institutions, software vendors and communications service providers across the world. Most recent projects included a review of Digital Transformation strategy at a European Telco, digital payments projects for Mobile payments IT infrastructure and Digital Transformation strategy at a middle Eastern operator.