Giacomo Mirelli, the Optics CTO for Mobile Evolution Transport Architecture, directs the strategic evolution of Mobile backhaul application toward 4G with particular focus on reinforcing the synergy between Wireless and Wireline transmission for comprehensive packet transport solutions. As a leader in the Converged Packet Transport networking, Alcatel-Lucent is providing several visionary architectures for Service Provider transformation of networks for today’s services demand. Formerly the Solution Strategy & Marketing Director for Microwave solution at Alcatel, Giacomo is a frequent speaker and panellist at the major industry events and is a recognized expert in Mobile Backhauling along with the new Packet Microwave Radio Paradigm. Giacomo has 20 years experience with Alcatel-Lucent in Transport and Mobile solutions. He holds a Computer Science Degree from Milan University, Italy.