Sudhakar Patil is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in 5G architecture, product management, and technical solutions. As Associate Director at Verizon Wireless since January 2014, Sudhakar leads a team focused on end-to-end 5G initiatives, demonstrating strong people and technology leadership skills. Previously, Sudhakar served as Product Manager for Mobility at Tata Consultancy Services, developing enterprise mobility products for various industries. Sudhakar's career includes roles at Nokia Siemens Networks as Solution Sales Manager, at Apertio as Solutions Architect, and at Motorola as Distinguished Member of Technical Staff, where foundational work was done in system architecture and product development. Sudhakar holds a Master of Business Administration from Jack Welch Management Institute and has advanced education in artificial intelligence and machine learning, as well as a Master’s in Computer Science.