Roberto Saracco

Biography

Roberto Saracco Members-at-Large Note: the 12 candidates running for Member-at-Large are listed by ComSoc Region Roberto Saracco Roberto Saracco Roberto Saracco has a computer science background with a university degree in Math and a Post Doc in Physics. He began his career as a researcher in Telecom Italia, becoming involved in the development of the first electronic digital switch in Italy. Then he worked in data networks and network management for thirty years. During the last ten years he has been looking at the economic aspects of telecommunications, particularly as Director of Telecom Italia Future Centre in the impact of technology evolution on the market. He has worked at the European level serving as advisor and expert in the future of services and networks. Most recently, he left Telecom Italia to become the first director of the Italian Node of the European Institute for Innovation and Technology. He has been an active member of ComSoc, holding various leadership positions, such as CNOM and EntNet Chair, VP of Member Relations, Marketing Director, Online Content Director, and Sister & Related Societies Director. He has served on many ad hoc committees, most recently chairing the COMSOC 2020 Vision. Roberto is the recipient of the ComSoc Salah Aidarous Award and the Donald McLellan Meritorious Service Award, as well as the Tyrrel Award for Innovative Management in Telecom Italia research Lab. He has authored over hundred papers and 7 books and contributed to several other books and papers, mostly in explaining technology and its impact. Roberto participated in the DLT program with 8 tours and is currently participating in the Distinguished Speaker Program with several lectures given

Research Interest

Innovation