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POURYA MEHRPOUYAN
ADVISORY INTEL:
Available for C-Suite Strategic Advisory · Telecom, Cloud-Native & AI Commercialization
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OPEN FOR STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENTS
Pourya Mehrpouyan

ONE STRATEGIC ADVISOR · EMEA & GCC

EVERY ARCHITECTURE.
ONE ACCOUNTABLE STRATEGIST.

SPECIALIZATION // Executive Strategy & Solution Advisor |

20+ years driving telecom network architecture, cloud strategy, AI/MaaS commercialization, and C-suite digital transformation advisory across EMEA—from concept to boardroom funding.

CLIENTS & CARRIERS ADVISED
DU TELECOM MTN GROUP MCI IRAN MOBINNET HUAWEI TECH BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP RIGHTEL TELENET KNOWLEDGERIDGE TIC & TCI PHANES GROUP NIGER TELECOM
BY THE NUMBERS
ANNUAL SOLUTION SCALE
>€0.5B

Managed corporate tenure

END-TO-END SOLUTIONS
>20

Architectures designed & closed

NATIONAL DELIVERIES
>15

High-impact programs across EMEA

GLOBAL WINNING PROGRAMS
>7

Tier-1 operator advisory wins

PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
>50

Elite Team Leader & Staff honors

VERIFIED CERTIFICATIONS
>150

100+ Tech & 50+ Business Certs

ABOUT THE ADVISOR

Every architecture,
one accountable strategist.

Pourya Mehrpouyan
DUBAI, UAE · AVAILABLE

Pourya Mehrpouyan

Executive Strategy & Solution Advisor

Senior executive advisor with 20+ years spanning telco network architecture, cloud strategy, AI/MaaS commercialization, and C-suite digital transformation advisory.

Specialized in mapping operator decision-making chains, uncovering latent AI/cloud opportunities, and converting executive stakeholder buy-in into funded programs. No vendor hand-offs and no blame passed down the chain: whether evaluating private cloud economics, negotiating sovereign data frameworks, or defending multi-million RFPs, Pourya aligns board-level vision directly with architectural reality.

CONSULTATIVE PILLARS
01

Consultative E2E Architect

Holistic architecture aligning infrastructure, cloud platforms, and enterprise revenue models.

02

Trusted Advisor to C-Suite

Securing CEO, CTIO, and CMO consensus on mission-critical investments and sovereign data initiatives.

03

Critical Thinker & Solver

Untangling intricate operational blockers with analytical physics background and data-driven frameworks.

04

High-Impact Demo Designer

Crafting compelling executive POCs, live technical narratives, and customer summits that close multi-million deals.

05

Digital Transformation Master

Architecting modern agile operating models, telco-to-techco journeys, and cloud migration blueprints.

06

Result-Oriented Leader

Directing cross-functional elite solution engineering teams across EMEA to exceed corporate revenue quotas.

07

Persuasive Negotiator

Closing complex multi-million enterprise bids, national carrier contracts, and competitive RFP tenders.

08

Continuous Self-Learner

Continuously mastering the frontier of GenAI, agentic AI systems, cloud economics, and quantum networks.

CORE ADVISORY DOMAINS

Six Domains.
One Partner.

Every engagement delivers actionable architecture, clear investment rationale, and end-to-end accountability.

01 // DOMAIN ARCHITECTURE

5G Core & Telco Cloud Evolution

Guiding mobile network operators from legacy EPC to Cloud-Native 5G Standalone (SA) Core, NFV orchestration, and edge infrastructure.

  • 5G Core Service-Based Architecture (SBA)
  • NFV Infrastructure (NFVI) & CNF Migration
  • Network Slicing & SLA Monitization
  • IMS & VoLTE / VoNR Modernization
02 // DOMAIN ARTIFICIAL INTEL

AI / MaaS & Agentic Commercialization

Designing commercial Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) and enterprise GenAI architectures that generate measurable top-line revenue.

  • Enterprise AIaaS & MaaS Business Models
  • Sovereign LLM Serving & Data Compliance
  • Agentic Orchestration & Telco Co-Pilots
  • AI ROI Prioritization Frameworks
03 // DOMAIN CAPITAL STRATEGY

SmartCAPEX & Investment Optimization

Pioneering algorithmic capital expenditure allocation models, optimizing multi-million network rollouts and reducing external consultancy spend.

  • SmartCAPEX Mathematical Modeling
  • €3.6M+ OPEX / Consultancy Savings Documented
  • Spectrum Auction & Capacity Valuation
  • Infra Sharing & TowerCo Synergy Analysis
04 // DOMAIN C-SUITE ADVISORY

C-Suite 'Call High' Consultative Sales

Bridging vendor account teams with executive decision makers (CEO, CTIO, CFO) to achieve consensus on multi-year technology roadmaps.

  • Stakeholder Value Mapping & Executive Messaging
  • High-Impact CXO POC Demonstrations
  • Competitive Differentiation & Win Themes
  • Account Team Enablement & Pitch Coaching
05 // DOMAIN HYPERSCALERS

Cloud-Native, Hybrid & Sovereign Clouds

Assessing hyperscaler ecosystems (AWS, Azure, GCP) against national sovereignty regulations, latency constraints, and lock-in risks.

  • Multi-Cloud Governance & Kubernetes Topology
  • Data Residency & Sovereign Cloud Compliance
  • Edge Computing & Far-Edge Distributed Nodes
  • Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Rebalancing
06 // DOMAIN BID GOVERNANCE

Multi-Million RFP Strategy & Defense

Leading proposal architecture, technical compliance, and commercial negotiation for national telecom tenders and enterprise procurements.

  • RFP Bid Defense & Technical Scoring Optimization
  • Contractual SLA & Liability De-risking
  • Vendor Selection Matrix & Due Diligence
  • Post-Award Governance & Delivery Alignment
EXECUTIVE TRAJECTORY

Two decades
at the frontier of ICT.

2022 — PRESENT DUBAI, UAE
STRATEGIC & SOLUTION ADVISORY

Executive Advisor

  • Driving AI-powered business model innovation and SmartCAPEX allocation for group-level mobile operators and enterprise clients.
  • Secured C-suite commitment (CEO, CTIO, CMO) for private cloud deployment, agentic AI frameworks, and sovereign data architectures.
  • Pioneered investment optimization models saving €3.6M in external consultancy and operational expenditure.
2019 — PRESENT MIDDLE EAST & CA
TECHNOLOGY & BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION

Senior Consultant

  • Delivered end-to-end digital transformation consulting programs across major carriers and government entities.
  • Consulted on national 5G technology and business roadmaps, spectrum valuation, and commercial rollout strategies.
  • Assessed enterprise digital maturity and architected modernization milestones.
2007 — 2019 GLOBAL / REGIONAL HQ
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES

Solution Director / Architect / Technical Director

  • Directed solution sales and architectures across EMEA, managing solution portfolios at €500M+ annual scale.
  • Spearheaded CloudEPC, NFV Cloud Summits, and core network migrations across multiple national operators.
  • Awarded Global Solution Elite Team Leader, MSSD Golden Medal, and Multiple Golden Staff honors.
2006 — 2007 REGIONAL INFRA
TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE

RF & Microwave Transmission Planner

  • Microwave link engineering, frequency coordination, and capacity dimensioning for national carrier rollouts.
  • RF coverage analysis and baseline wireless performance optimization.
EDUCATION & ACADEMIA
2018 — 2020

MBA — Strategic Management

UNIVERSITY OF TEHRAN

Focus on corporate strategy, innovation economics, capital allocation, and executive decision-making.

1999 — 2004

B.Sc. in Physics (Pure)

RAZI UNIVERSITY

Rigorous foundation in analytical problem solving, electromagnetic wave propagation, and mathematical modeling.

LANGUAGES (8)
EnglishFluent
PersianNative
KurdishNative
ArabicWorking
FrenchConversational
GermanElementary
Spanish / ItalianBasic
JapaneseElementary
EXECUTIVE ENDORSEMENTS
1 / 5
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Strategic Inquiries.

Quick clarity on engagement models, cross-border availability, and advisory governance.

Engagements range from targeted board-level strategy briefings (1–2 weeks) to multi-month consultative programs. Key scopes include 5G Core cloud-native migrations, SmartCAPEX investment audits, Model-as-a-Service (MaaS) packaging, vendor evaluation, and complex RFP tender defense across EMEA and GCC markets.

Based out of Dubai, UAE, Pourya operates on a flexible hybrid model. High-impact milestone workshops, CXO alignments, and bid negotiations can be conducted on-site across GCC capitals and Europe, complemented by secure remote advisory sessions for ongoing execution.

Having operated inside top global vendor leadership as well as independent operator consulting, Pourya understands the hidden incentives of proprietary software and hardware. All architectural recommendations are strictly governed by client ROI, total cost of ownership (TCO), and sovereign data sovereignty.

SmartCAPEX replaces traditional blanket equipment upgrades with micro-market ROI prioritization. By correlating cell-level traffic density, high-value enterprise subscriber concentration, and spectrum utilization, operators deploy capital only where revenue yield is immediate—consistently saving millions in external consultancy and unnecessary CapEx.

All advisory discussions are preceded by mutual institutional NDAs. Pourya adheres to telecom-grade compliance standards, zero-trust digital workflows, and clean-room confidentiality regarding commercial roadmaps, bidding numbers, and proprietary topologies.

Choose one of the 3 advisory tiers below (15-min sync, 30-min consultation, or 60-min deep-dive). You can submit your requirements via the interactive booking form, contact Pourya directly via WhatsApp, or email pourya@stratz.eu. Responses are typically returned within 4 hours.

15 MINS EXPLORATORY

Introductory Sync

Quick introductory alignment regarding prospective executive advisory, interim CTIO support, or board briefings.

  • Scope & Strategic Objective Review
  • Mutual Fit & Timeline Feasibility
  • NDA & Engagement Structuring
60 MINS STRATEGY DEEP-DIVE

Executive Deep-Dive

Comprehensive architectural review, multi-million RFP defense strategy, or private cloud commercialization audit.

  • In-depth Architectural & Business Teardown
  • Stakeholder Value Proposition Modeling
  • Follow-up Summary Memo & Key Findings

Request Advisory Consultation

Pre-formatted for instantaneous dispatch via WhatsApp or Direct Institutional Email.

Direct Channels

Direct encrypted access for C-suite principals and board members.

STRICT INSTITUTIONAL NDA GOVERNANCE APPLIED