Carlos Manzanares
Head Of Network Management And Optimization Solutions
Japan
Summary
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Top SchoolCarlos Manzanares is a telecommunications and IT leader with 13+ years architecting large-scale, distributed OSS/BSS systems and currently heads Network Management and Optimization Solutions for Nokia's MantaRay portfolio in Japan. He combines hands-on portfolio architecture with strategic operator engagement across Asia Pacific, driving RAN autonomous networks, O-RAN SMO integration, and AI/ML for measurable business value rather than just technical KPIs. A recognized innovator (Bell Labs Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, 2017), he defined a widely adopted “shared operability plane” paradigm and led post-acquisition operability harmonization between Nokia and Alcatel‑Lucent. Carlos regularly represents industry stakeholders at global events and contributes to standards work (O-RAN, 3GPP, ETSI), linking research to product roadmaps like MantaRay NM/SON/RIC. Fluent in both product-level delivery and executive dialogue, he excels at translating cloud‑native and 6G operability strategies into deployable architectures. His background in music and early research roles (CERN, biotech systems) hints at a multidisciplinary curiosity that informs his systems-thinking approach.
13 years of coding experience
15 years of employment as a software developer
Master's degree, Computer Software Engineering, Master's degree, Computer Software Engineering at Universidad Autónoma de MadridBachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music at Real Conservatorio Superior de Musica de Madrid
English, Spanish, Finnish
Github Skills (9)
npm6
security6
javascript5
docker3
networking2
lxc2
linux2
linux-containers2
nodejs1
Programming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
cmanzana/node-figaro
Jul 2012 - Apr 2016
Contributions:71 commits, 3 PRs, 7 pushes in 3 years 8 months
securitysensitive
cmanzana/node-publish
Mar 2013 - Apr 2016
Contributions:1 release, 9 commits, 3 PRs in 3 years 1 month
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