Francisco Talavera
About Francisco Talavera
Francisco Talavera serves as the Country Lead for Paraguay at American Tower, a position he has held since 2021. He has an extensive background in telecommunications, having worked in various roles at Ericsson and Huawei, and holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Universidad Americana Paraguay.
Work at American Tower
Francisco Talavera has been serving as the Country Lead for Paraguay at American Tower since 2021. In this role, he oversees operations and strategic initiatives within the country, contributing to the company's growth and development in the telecommunications infrastructure sector. Prior to this position, he worked as a Key Account Manager at American Tower from 2017 to 2021, where he managed client relationships and ensured service delivery.
Education and Expertise
Francisco Talavera holds a Master's degree in Business Administration and Management from Universidad Americana Paraguay, which he completed between 2013 and 2016. He also earned a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Universidad Catolica 'Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion' - UCA, where he studied from 1997 to 2002. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial aspects of the telecommunications industry.
Background in Telecommunications
Francisco Talavera has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, primarily with Ericsson. He worked there in various capacities, including Customer Support Manager from 2012 to 2017, and Line Manager Competence Domain from 2007 to 2012. He also held the positions of Country Lead and Country Governance Lead for Paraguay for one year in 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he served as Lead of Service Delivery Manager CU South LATAM in Bolivia for eight months in 2017.
Previous Experience at Huawei
Before his tenure at Ericsson, Francisco Talavera worked at Huawei as a Team Leader in Technical Service Delivery from 2006 to 2007. This role involved managing technical teams and ensuring the successful delivery of services to clients, further enhancing his expertise in telecommunications and service management.