Passionate about converged broadband networks and services, Manuel leads agile teams working on innovative 5G system features, software (including open source), hardware, and cloud technology, to enable the best digital service and network connectivity experience for customers, in all segments, across all access networks, and on all devices. As part of his role at Deutsche Telekom Group Technology, Manuel serves in leadership positions at the Broadband Forum (BBF) and Linux Foundation Broadband (formerly ONF Broadband). He is a co-initiator and leader of the BBF Wireless-Wireline-Convergence (WWC) Work Area.