Bruno C. Tomás is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA), where he leads technology strategy and oversees collaborative working groups focused on advancing wireless technologies such as Next-Gen Wi-Fi, 6G, and IoT, as well as services including OpenRoaming, Cloud, Cybersecurity, AI-Data, and Interoperability.
Since joining WBA, Bruno has been instrumental in driving seamless wireless roaming deployments, spearheading some of the world’s pioneering successes in this field. His work spans key global markets, collaborating with partners in the United States, Mexico, Brazil, China, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Spain, Germany, the UK, and India.
Bruno began his career at Portugal Telecom / Altice, first as a network engineer before transitioning into an innovation consultant role. In this capacity, he conducted strategic analyses and led business development initiatives focused on emerging and long-term technologies like IoT / M2M. He also managed external engagement and standardization efforts with key organizations such as ETSI, ITU, and the European Commission.
He holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science and an MSc in Telecom Networks from the Technical University of Lisbon (IST). Additionally, he has completed program management courses and is PMP-certified. Before entering the industry, he contributed to research at the Telecommunications Institute, specializing in wireless and UHD video technologies.