Gerald Görmer
About Gerald Görmer
Gerald Görmer is a Telecom Standards Architect currently working at MATRIXX Software and serving as the SA5 Vice Chair and Charging Chair at 3GPP since 2021. With extensive experience in telecommunications, he has held various roles at Siemens AG, Nokia Bell Labs, and PEAG Holding GmbH, contributing to the development of standards and requirements for mobile telecommunications and 5G technologies.
Work at MATRIXX Software
Gerald Görmer serves as a Telecom Standards Architect in the CTO Office at MATRIXX Software. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's efforts in telecommunications standards and architecture. His role involves collaborating on various projects that enhance the company's capabilities in the telecom sector.
Current Role in 3GPP
Since 2021, Gerald Görmer has been actively involved with 3GPP as the SA5 Vice Chair and Charging Chair. His responsibilities include overseeing the development of standards related to charging and billing in telecommunications. He plays a crucial role in shaping the direction of telecom standards at an international level.
Professional Background
Gerald Görmer has a diverse professional background in telecommunications and software design. He began his career at Siemens AG, where he held various positions from 1992 to 2007, including Software Designer, Project Manager, and Project Leader. He also worked at Nokia Networks as a Senior Expert in Standardisation for Charging & Billing from 2007 to 2015, and at Nokia Bell Labs as a Standardisation Expert for IoT Applications and 5G Analytics from 2015 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Gerald Görmer studied at Humboldt University of Berlin, where he earned a Master of Arts in Meteorology between 1978 and 1982. His academic background in physics, with a focus on meteorology, complements his extensive experience in telecommunications standards and architecture, allowing him to contribute effectively to various industry initiatives.
Contributions to Telecommunications Standards
Gerald Görmer is involved in several key initiatives within the telecommunications industry. He collaborates on the specification of supporting functions for the Open Digital Architecture and contributes to the development of core network requirements for private 5G. Additionally, he participates in TM Forum Catalyst projects, promoting the adoption of Open APIs and cloud-native solutions in the industry.