Andres Madero

CTO Latin America - Network Infrastructure at Nokia

Monroe, North Carolina, United States

About Andres Madero

Andres Madero is CTO Latin America - Network Infrastructure at Nokia. Location: Monroe, North Carolina, United States.

Technology executive, engineering leader, and trusted advisor with extensive experience driving business growth, technology strategy, and digital transformation across the Latin American telecommunications and digital infrastructure markets. My career spans leadership roles with both global technology vendors and service providers, providing a unique perspective on how technology, operations, and business strategy converge to create sustainable growth and competitive advantage. I specialize in translating emerging technology trends into measurable business outcomes, helping organizations modernize networks, accelerate transformation initiatives, and unlock new revenue opportunities. With deep expertise across IP, Optical, Fixed Networks, Cloud, Data Center, and AI-ready infrastructure, I work closely with C-level executives, customers, and ecosystem partners to align technology investments with strategic business objectives. Throughout my career, I have built, mentored, and led high-performing multidisciplinary teams across business development, network architecture, solutions engineering, and operations. My leadership approach combines strong technical depth with commercial acumen, enabling organizations to expand into new markets, grow their serviceable addressable market (SAM), and capitalize on industry shifts such as the emerging AI-driven transformation of enterprises and communications networks. As a recognized industry speaker and executive communicator, I regularly engage with senior decision-makers, industry forums, and strategic partners to shape technology vision, influence market direction, and drive innovation. I am particularly passionate about helping organizations position themselves at the intersection of connectivity, cloud, data center, and AI infrastructure, where the next wave of growth and value creation is occurring. My focus is simple: leveraging technology innovation, strong partnerships, and high-performing teams to create business growth, accelerate transformation, and position organizations for long-term success in rapidly evolving markets.

Skills

  • Carrier Ethernet
  • MPLS
  • Network Architecture

Additional experience

  • MEF Marketing Committee Co-Chair

    MEF Forum

    Started April 2017

Education

  • Electrical Engineering, Universidad del Norte
  • MBA, University of Phoenix