Summary
Atila Xavier is a seasoned telecommunications and technology executive with over two decades leading device, network and VAS innovation across TIM Brasil and Telefónica/Vivo, now serving as CTIO. He combines deep hands‑on expertise in communications engineering, signal processing and machine learning with senior leadership of cross‑functional teams responsible for certification, product launches and large vendor partnerships. Atila has driven major programs from NB‑IoT and 5G proof‑of‑concepts to national-scale initiatives like Smart Lighting, connected highways and RAN sharing that delivered coverage to all Brazilian municipalities. He pairs technical fluency in assembly, C, Matlab and Python with practical product and portfolio management—negotiating device pricing, ROI and go‑to‑market strategies at scale. An academic researcher turned operator, he still publishes and consults on ML for defect detection and audio identification, reflecting a rare blend of lab research and carrier-grade execution. Based in Rio de Janeiro, he is known for building industry alliances and founding open innovation labs that accelerate adoption of disruptive telecom technologies.
9 years of coding experience
31 years of employment as a software developer
MBA Program for Management Development, MBA Program for Management Development at IESE Business School
MBA Business Management - Mobile Telephony, MBA Business Management - Mobile Telephony at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro
English, Spanish, Portuguese