Speaker Bio
Mani has a diverse track record that blends in-depth experiences in each of technology innovation, product strategy and policy making, working at technology firms, tech start-ups, regulatory authority, and global industry body. At GSMA, he leads the global policy research and advocacy across a portfolio of digital infrastructure policy and regulatory topics. In his early career, he developed statistical algorithms and software systems for innovative tech products, including the first 2G-3G handsets and multi-antenna processing systems. In recent years, he has spearheaded policy research on the digital economy, online platforms, 5G infrastructure, competition frameworks, regulatory assessments, and fiscal frameworks and influenced over 50 policy outcomes in markets across the world. Mani is a Master’s Scholar of the University of Cambridge with a Starred First Class Honours and a PhD in Information Sciences.