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Software Enginier at eSIM Education
👤 Felicia Warden | Telecom Strategist & Global Connectivity Expert Felicia Warden is a seasoned Telecom Strategist and Travel-Tech Innovator with over a decade of experience navigating the shift from physical SIM cards to global digital connectivity. As the driving force behind emerging eSIM platforms, she specializes in democratizing access to affordable mobile data for digital nomads, international students, and frequent travelers. Her expertise lies at the intersection of network infrastructure, cross-border telecommunications, and user-centric SaaS solutions. Industry Expertise & Skills Verticals: Telecommunications (MVNO), Travel-Tech, Digital Nomad Infrastructure. Core Skills: eSIM Provisioning, Strategic Partnerships, Regulatory Compliance, Market Penetration in Emerging Regions (EEA/PL). Technical Focus: Optimizing low-latency data roaming and developing "Education-First" connectivity models for international exchange students. Key Achievements & Features Pioneered "Edu-Connectivity": Architected specialized data solutions that bridge the gap for students moving within the European Higher Education Area, ensuring seamless academic access across borders. Global Scalability: Successfully managed the rollout of digital roaming services across 100+ countries, reducing average connectivity costs for travelers by up to 70%. Thought Leadership: Regularly featured in tech discussions regarding the obsolescence of physical hardware in telecommunications and the future of "Software-Defined Connectivity." Media Hook Felicia is a go-to source for insights on how the "Death of the SIM Card" is changing global travel, the security implications of virtual roaming, and how the .edu.pl digital ecosystem is fostering a new generation of connected learners.
Engineering & Software Management Leader
A goal-driven leader for building, scaling, and running software engineering business units, teams, and programs. 20+ years in delivering end-to-end software products, solutions, and system integrations. 10+ years in leadership roles. Proven track record of creating and building SaaS products across industries and geographies (EMEA, APAC), solving architecture and design problems with a focus on performance and scalability. Experience of delivering global project roadmaps for B2B and B2B2C products, turning high-level requirements into new software features, and driving project schedules to production launch. Please contact me via LinkedIn or at dimitri.graf.work@gmail.com
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Software Engineer at Peakweb
I am a Web Designer & SEO Analyst based in Turkey. We provide SEO Consultation for corporate companies, helping brands improve their online visibility and search rankings. In addition, I develop custom PHP e-commerce scripts and build tailored SEO strategies to maximize traffic, conversions, and brand authority. If you are looking for a reliable partner for web design, e-commerce solutions, and SEO growth, I’d be glad to collaborate.
Software Engineer
Accomplished engineer with extensive experience in developing low-latency, highly scalable systems for Ads and Mail platforms. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, collaborating with product managers to define roadmaps, and delivering high-quality products. Proficient in modern technologies and cloud platforms, seeking a leadership role in a fast-growing organization to drive innovation and success through technical excellence and effective team management.Areas of expertise:- Expertise in programmatic and managed advertising platforms, geoinformatics systems, and large-scale distributed architectures, including the Yahoo Mail Backend.- Proficient in architecting backend solutions utilizing technology stacks such as Java, Scala, Python, Ruby, and Node.js.- Skilled in working with various data systems, including MySQL, Oracle, Kafka, NoSQL databases, Druid, Redis, and Elasticsearch.- Experienced with Big Data technologies, including Hadoop, Hive, Presto, and Oozie.
CFO at Tidelift, Inc.
I've led finance, accounting, and business operations for B2B SaaS businesses for over 15 years. Scaling early-stage startups has become my passion. While not a traditional entrepreneur myself, I am inspired by the entrepreneurial energy, passion, and desire founders bring to disrupt the status quo.What sets me apart from many of my colleagues is my cross-functional approach to financial leadership. My goal, to support the leadership team in making well-informed decisions that align with the business long-term strategy.How do I do this? I lead with intellectual curiosity and empathy. I get out from behind my desk to mentor, educate, and learn from my peers in product development, engineering, sales, and marketing to build strong, cross-functional relationships. These relationships establish trust and enable me to have a pulse on how the business truly operates.
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Software Development | Data Science | MS in Software Engineering @ San Jose State University | B.Tech in CSE @ IIIT Sricity
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