Dirk Hoffmann

CTO / Site Manager

Telefonica Moviles España SA • Full-time

Aug 2017 - Jul 2023 • 5 yrs 11 mos

Key responsibilities and achievements: Conducted acceptance and technical review of fixed-line routers (Huawei) for Telefonica rollout projects, ensuring full compliance with client specifications. Managed acceptance of BTS sites, microwave links (Richtfunk), and fiber infrastructure for 4G and 5G networks (ZTE and Huawei), covering infrastructure, hardware, and complete documentation handling through to fully error-free site status. Built and implemented a proprietary database system to optimize rollout and acceptance processes, introducing automated checks and validation workflows that significantly increased efficiency and accuracy across projects. Established an in-house back office function, which enabled the company to scale and simultaneously serve six clients as a subcontractor/service provider — including one client based in Austria. Provided process and rollout support to Huawei on a fixed-line infrastructure project for Telefónica, coordinating technical delivery and quality standards. Acted as technical advisor for the development of custom software supporting automated acceptance processes, including the ability to remotely operate drone flights for site inspection directly from the back office via PC — improving inspection speed and reducing on-site travel requirements. This role combined hands-on technical infrastructure expertise with process design and automation, allowing the company to deliver consistent quality at scale across multiple simultaneous client engagements.

Training & Infrastructure Deployment Specialist

Nokia • Full-time

Jan 1997 - Dec 1998 • 1 yr 11 mos

Served as a senior specialist for 2G/3G BTS infrastructure deployment in the USA. Trained local technical teams in commissioning, troubleshooting, defect resolution, and maintenance protocols. Focused on international rollout standards and strengthening local team capabilities.