Boris Stipetić

• Lead strategic planning and design of greenfield FttH networks in rural areas using GPON architecture. • Defined technical specifications and procedures for network rollout and operations, including HLD documentation standards. • Contributed as subject-matter expert to financial modeling and wholesale framework development. • Supervise preparation and control of technical tenders for equipment and network deployment.

• Managed end-to-end IT systems implementation projects for various enterprise clients. • Led internal implementation and audits of ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and ISO 20000-1 systems. • Streamlined project delivery frameworks aligned with PMP best practices.

• Expert technical consulting for broadband infrastructure under national frameworks (ONP, PRŠI). • Delivered feasibility studies and project documentation for rural broadband deployment.

• Directed the consulting department and managed large-scale ICT and EU-funded projects. • Successfully led multiple applications for R&D grants under the IRI2 call. • Acted as internal ISO 9001:2015 auditor and advisor.

• Led telecom knowledge transfer for South-South Exchange between Croatia and Kyrgyz Republic. • Facilitated workshops and study visits for governmental and technical representatives.

• Launched new telecom operator and built organizational and technical structure from the ground up. • Handled regulatory, technical, and business relationships including negotiations with HAKOM and media partners.

• Led Digital TV service implementation and FttH pilot projects. • Interfaced with EU regulatory bodies to promote open network principles.

• Designed Croatia’s first broadband internet service and first flat rate charging in Croatia. • Directed HFC network development and CATV innovation programs.

• Leading large projects mainly for telecommunications of the Croatian Power Utility (HEP) • Managing and improving SDH national backbone network design • Team Head for take over of the RIFU tool (Microwave links), Siemens, Milan, 1998 • Team Head for factory acceptance test (FAT) of the TETRA system, Marconi, Florence, 2000 (EBRD / DIMORAS project)

PABX technology/development projects mainly for the Panasonic equipment Product Management and sales support

R&D projects at the Transmission Department of the Tesla Research Institute including various digital transmission equipment, fiber optic and microwave Active participation in European Community project COST-223 (Antennas in the 1990s)