Executive - Intelligent Network Automation
Telstra
Ashley (Ash) Hunter is Telstra’s Intelligent Network Automation Executive. Ash is responsible for the strategy and execution of Telstra’s network evolution using abstraction and Telstra’s assets in data, AI / ML and software defined networking to securely accelerate growth products & services, automate our engineering processes and prevent customer impacting disruptions through autonomous operations.
He has 25 years of experience in Telecommunications having worked in equipment vendor and network operator roles spanning radio, core and IP networks in Australia and Europe. Ash has a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Wollongong. Away from work he enjoys spending time with his wife and two young daughters and has a passion for exploring regional Australia.