Action Week: Meet TM Forum's outstanding contributors
TM Forum has recognized six outstanding contributors who have made valuable contributions to the Collaboration Program. They were presented with awards during the Action Week virtual event.
04 Feb 2021
Action Week: Meet TM Forum's outstanding contributors
TM Forum has recognized six outstanding contributors who have made valuable contributions to the Collaboration Program. They were presented with awards during the Action Week virtual event.
At every Action Week we recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to TM Forum’s collaborative work. They are individuals who spend countless hours going above and beyond their “day jobs” to help develop the critical standards and best practices that TM Forum contributes to the telecoms industry. We are grateful for and inspired by their dedication.
At every Action Week we recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to TM Forum’s collaborative work. They are individuals who spend countless hours going above and beyond their “day jobs” to help develop the critical standards and best practices that TM Forum contributes to the telecoms industry. We are grateful for and inspired by their dedication.
Jacob Avraham – Amdocs
Jacob has demonstrated an exceptional breadth of knowledge in the Open API project. He helped lead the development of crucial TM Forum’s assets around privacy and an API user guide capturing past interactions among many APIs. His understanding of API functionality and TM Forum's mission to deliver the operational agility, cost savings and customer experience required to thrive in the future has made him an ideal spokesperson for the API team. His leadership and knowledge have also led to the completion of APIs for other collaboration projects. His collaborative style is instrumental in bringing out all team members' best by providing support and guidance while valuing all input and viewpoints.
Gaetano Biancardi – Accenture
Gaetano has been a pivotal champion and contributor to the Open Digital Architecture (ODA) program at TM Forum. He has led the ODA Reference Implementation project in scoping, forecasting and prioritizing a list of crucial ODA component candidates. His drive to contribute to TM Forum’s ODA program has also led him to support and innovate with the Frameworx and Open API teams. Gaetano’s dedication has made him a pioneer in shaping the ODA Component Accelerator project (ODA-CA), which seeks to develop a suitable test platform for ODA Components and to deploy ODA reference implementations in CSP environments and the Open Digital Lab. Gaetano has demonstrated tremendous leadership skills, and his ability to listen, collaborate and engage with others has led to countless solutions for the ODA program.
Gaetano has been a pivotal champion and contributor to the Open Digital Architecture (ODA) program at TM Forum. He has led the ODA Reference Implementation project in scoping, forecasting and prioritizing a list of crucial ODA component candidates. His drive to contribute to TM Forum’s ODA program has also led him to support and innovate with the Frameworx and Open API teams. Gaetano’s dedication has made him a pioneer in shaping the ODA Component Accelerator project (ODA-CA), which seeks to develop a suitable test platform for ODA Components and to deploy ODA reference implementations in CSP environments and the Open Digital Lab. Gaetano has demonstrated tremendous leadership skills, and his ability to listen, collaborate and engage with others has led to countless solutions for the ODA program.
Cedric Crettaz – IoT Lab
Cedric’s exemplary contributions have led to vital deployments of the IoT API Component Suites and Device Management & Services Management APIs, to name a few. His knowledge in IoT and his skills as a developer were significant in completing the work and, more importantly, the leadership and dedication needed in the project. The discipline he has shown to the Beyond Connectivity program has led to successful deliverables while at the same time benefitting the API program, ensuring alignment with the governance of the API program. Cedric’s dedication does not stop at TM Forum’s Collaboration space, as he also dedicates his time to the Catalyst program. His efforts were most recently committed to the ‘Digital Business Marketplace III’ Catalyst. He is an innovator, listener and excellent leader.
Andrew Greff – TELUS
Andrew has been a diligent contributor for many years in Frameworx and has been a thought leader aiming to finalize a common metamodel at TM Forum. His vast knowledge of the industry has promoted a view of unifying frameworks and reference architectures by looking at standard taxonomy and mapping to other mainstream industry standards such as Archimate and TOGAF, BizBok and ITIL. Andrew is respected within TM Forum for his efforts and likewise in other organizations. He is a true innovator and his collaborative style effectively brings out all team members' best by providing support and guidance while valuing all inputs and viewpoints.
Andrew has been a diligent contributor for many years in Frameworx and has been a thought leader aiming to finalize a common metamodel at TM Forum. His vast knowledge of the industry has promoted a view of unifying frameworks and reference architectures by looking at standard taxonomy and mapping to other mainstream industry standards such as Archimate and TOGAF, BizBok and ITIL. Andrew is respected within TM Forum for his efforts and likewise in other organizations. He is a true innovator and his collaborative style effectively brings out all team members' best by providing support and guidance while valuing all inputs and viewpoints.
Paul Morrissey – Bolgiaten
Throughout the years, Paul has made a measurable impact through his leadership and dedication to TM Forum. Most recently, his insight has motivated projects such as Data Governance, AIOps and AI Governance. His communication style lends itself to informative discussions leading innovative projects like the AI Canvas. Paul is a university professor and has proven to be an excellent leader, bringing a wealth of experience to TM Forum’s collaboration and catalyst projects. He is very collaborative, listens respectfully and, most importantly, urges others to contribute.
Dr. Gadi Solotorevsky – Amdocs
Gadi’s dedication to TM Forum’s Collaboration and Catalyst programs is evident in his ability to lead, assist in creating the scope of work, motivate and promote overall roadmaps for projects such as Business Assurance and Business Process Framework (eTOM) models. The assets he has helped roll out have built bridges for the Collaboration and Catalyst programs leading to vast innovation opportunities. He has earned his peers' respect and become a role model in the field by showing superb leadership skills in conducting masterclasses at TM Forum events. Gadi is an excellent team player who focuses on the issues, listens carefully to alternative views and responds professionally to all points of view.
Gadi’s dedication to TM Forum’s Collaboration and Catalyst programs is evident in his ability to lead, assist in creating the scope of work, motivate and promote overall roadmaps for projects such as Business Assurance and Business Process Framework (eTOM) models. The assets he has helped roll out have built bridges for the Collaboration and Catalyst programs leading to vast innovation opportunities. He has earned his peers' respect and become a role model in the field by showing superb leadership skills in conducting masterclasses at TM Forum events. Gadi is an excellent team player who focuses on the issues, listens carefully to alternative views and responds professionally to all points of view.
