Arno Van Huyssteen
About Arno Van Huyssteen
Arno Van Huyssteen serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Communication Service Provider at Canonical, where he focuses on enhancing the viability and capability of Service Provider Networks through Open Source technologies. With extensive experience across various roles in telecommunications, he has a strong background in both business and technology.
Work at Canonical
Arno Van Huyssteen currently serves as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for the Communication Service Provider division at Canonical, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on designing commercially viable and technically capable Service Provider Networks. His work aims to reduce friction associated with Open Source technologies, enabling more efficient network solutions. Prior to his current role, he worked as the Director of Field Engineering for Service Provider Cloud & Edge at Canonical from 2017 to 2020.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Arno Van Huyssteen has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. He worked at Orange as a Core Network Support Engineer from 1999 to 2003 in the Brussels Region, Belgium. He also held positions at Proximus as a Mobility Core Strategic Architect from 2011 to 2013 and at Nokia in various roles, including Mobility Architecture Consultant and Technologist. His career includes significant contributions to mobile architecture and core network solutions.
Technical Expertise and Focus
Arno possesses a strong mix of business and technology acumen, which supports his proactive approach to complex technology deliveries. His expertise includes leveraging innovations from hyper-scale companies and utilizing Open Source technologies to enhance service provider capabilities. He has a history of focusing on cost-effective and flexible solution delivery within complex domains, driven by an entrepreneurial spirit.
Career Timeline and Roles
Arno Van Huyssteen's career spans over two decades in various technical and leadership roles. He began as a Network Engineer at Telkom from 1997 to 1999, followed by positions at Nokia, including Technology Lead and Mobility Core Consultant. He transitioned to consulting roles at Cisco and ice Norway before joining Canonical. His diverse experience across multiple countries, including Belgium, Australia, and Norway, highlights his adaptability in the telecommunications industry.