Ralph Velasco
About Ralph Velasco
Ralph Velasco serves as the General Manager of Puerto Rico Operations at American Tower, a position he has held since 2016. With extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, he has previously worked in various roles at companies such as MCI Corporation, Telefónica, and AT&T.
Work at American Tower
Ralph Velasco has served as the General Manager of Puerto Rico Operations at American Tower since 2016. In this role, he oversees the company's operations in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His responsibilities include managing the infrastructure and ensuring efficient operations within the region. Velasco has contributed to the growth and development of American Tower's services in Puerto Rico during his tenure.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Before joining American Tower, Ralph Velasco held various positions in the telecommunications industry. He worked at MCI Corporation as an ITMC Supervisor from 1996 to 2000. He also served as Engineering Manager at Telefónica from 2000 to 2002 and as Engineer II from 1990 to 1994. His experience includes roles at AT&T as End to End Implementations Manager from 2009 to 2011 and at Open Mobile PR as End to End Implementations Director from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Ralph Velasco earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix, completing his studies from 2002 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Universidad de Puerto Rico, which he obtained from 1984 to 1989. His educational background supports his expertise in managing operations and engineering within the telecommunications sector.
Career Development at Centennial Wireless
Ralph Velasco worked at Centennial Wireless from 2006 to 2009, where he held the position of Quality & Operations Support Director. Prior to that, he served as Circuit Design Manager from 2002 to 2006. His roles at Centennial Wireless involved overseeing quality assurance and operational support, contributing to the company's service delivery in Puerto Rico.