Tolga Asveren
About Tolga Asveren
Tolga Asveren is an architect in the Architecture and System Engineering Group at Ribbon Communications, with extensive experience in software engineering and system architecture across various companies. He has contributed to advancements in 5G functionality, SBC product migration to containers, and robocall detection analytics.
Current Role at Ribbon Communications
Tolga Asveren has served as an Architect in the Architecture and System Engineering Group at Ribbon Communications since 2017. In this role, he focuses on defining architecture and leading efforts for the migration of the Session Border Controller (SBC) product line to containerized environments. His work is integral to the company's strategy in enhancing its cloud offerings and adapting to modern technological demands.
Previous Experience in Telecommunications
Tolga Asveren has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector. He worked at Sonus as a Principal Engineer in the System Architecture Group from 2007 to 2012 and later as a Distinguished Member in the same group until 2017. His tenure at Ulticom as a Senior Software Engineer from 2003 to 2007 involved strategic planning for 5G functionalities. Additionally, he contributed to the development of STIR/SHAKEN functionality and a robocall detection analytics engine.
Educational Background
Tolga Asveren holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he studied from 2001 to 2005. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Istanbul Technical University, completing his studies there from 1990 to 1995. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in system architecture and engineering.
Research and Development Experience
Before his roles in the telecommunications industry, Tolga Asveren worked as a Full-Time Researcher at TUBITAK from 1994 to 1996. He also held positions at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise as a Software Engineer from 1996 to 2000 and at SS8 Networks as a Senior Software Engineer from 2000 to 2003. His research and development experience has contributed to his expertise in system architecture and engineering.
Involvement in Standards Organizations
Tolga Asveren actively participates in standards fora such as the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) and the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS). His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to advancing industry standards and practices in telecommunications and system engineering.