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Manish Rajendran
Managing Director | Deloitte Consulting LLP
5G and Edge Domain CTO
Manish is an accomplished network expert with 20+ years of experience in the TMT industry. He serves as the domain CTO for 5G and Edge Computing and has led numerous wireless, wireline, and hybrid-poly-cloud engagements, driving large-scale network transformations across enterprises in North America, APAC, and EMEA. With expertise in connectivity solutions and a focus on technologies like 5G, private networks, edge, and network automation, Manish plays a pivotal role in high-impact projects for major telecommunications providers, hyperscalers, and enterprises where connectivity is critical. His accomplishments include designing private 5G solutions for OT transformations, deploying edge and virtual network service platforms, and architecting cross-domain network automation platforms. Supported by a strong educational background, industry certifications, and notable publications, Manish is a forward-thinking leader driving transformational change.