Marios Nicolaou
BSc, MSc Managing Consultant , CyprusMarios Nicolaou leads the technical aspects of consulting engagements. These include the formulation of technology and spectrum strategies including advanced modelling and analysis of wireless networks. He finds the optimal trade-off between investments in spectrum and or associated upgrades in technologies to satisfy the 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G demand from users and devices.
The evolution of mobile and converged networks requires advanced analyses and modeling to identify the ideal evolution scenarios and optimal investment strategy. Marios Nicolaou is an expert in such modelling using Coleago advanced tools but also best practices from his 20+ year experience in projects around the world. His capabilities include:
- Spectrum evolution strategies over a long-time horizon to establish the optimal spectrum renewals, and re-farming windows.
- Technology evolution actions and investments associated with the spectrum evolution strategy. These include the ideal upgrade path from legacy to more advanced technologies including investments in radio, x-haul, and core to optimally satisfy the upcoming demand from mobile but also FWA users.
- 5G mass market and vertical strategies addressing the digitalisation of vertical sectors and associated use cases
Education
University of California, Irvine (UCI)
- BSc Electrical Engineering
University of Southern California (USC)
- MSc Engineering Management
Other team members
Alison Hancock
Managing ConsultantWith 30 years in telecoms, Alison Hancock is a senior telecoms professional experienced in strategy, commercial support, business planning and spectrum consultations and auctions.
David Conn
Managing ConsultantDavid is a senior finance professional with over two decades of experience in the telecoms sector. He is a specialist in business planning, forecasting, financial modelling and valuation in support of spectrum valuation and strategy projects.
Ade Ajibulu
Managing ConsultantAde Ajibulu has over 30 years’ experience in communications. In addition to business modelling and strategy, Ade is also an expert on regulation, previously for Ofcom and now as a consultant.