Dr. Roberto Saracco

Telcordia AR Midnight Seminar Speaker on September 17, 2008

Roberto Saracco received a College degree in Computer Science, University degree in Math, and PhD in Physics. He joined Telecom Italia in 1971 contributing to the development of the first SPC system in Italy. Through the years he worked on Data Transmission, Switching, Network Management.

In the last 10 years he has worked on the economic side of telecommunications, creating and directing a research group at the Future Centre in Venice. He is currently responsible for Trends and Long Term research in Telecom Italia and co Chair of the Edge-Core group of the Communications Future Program of the MIT.

He is a senior member of IEEE-COMSOC, he has served in many roles, including TC Secretary, NM Chair, VP Membership Relations. He is currently COMSOC Director for Sister and Related Societies. He received the Salah Aidarous Award in 2005 for his contribution to network management and the 2007 Donald McLellan Meritorious Service Award for his contribution to strengthening the Communications Society presence worldwide..