Rory Ardagh

Regulatory Affairs Manager at SIRO
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Greater Dublin, IE
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Noel Quirke

I have had the pleasure to work with Rory on many projects over the past 7 years at Vodafone. His unique talents combine an expansive technical knowledge with a deep understanding of telecoms regulations and future trends. His ability to find innovative practical solutions has been instrumental to Vodafones success. On a personal level he has proved to be a trusted colleague and an important sounding board on many occasions, his enthusiasm is infectious.

Kevin Dunphy

I have worked with Rory on a number of occasions over a 20 year period and Rory is an authority in the telecommunications regulatory sector. His knowledge of the regulatory area and ability to align and leverage this knowledge to support business strategy is a key competence. In addition, his demonstrated ability to interpret regulations and apply an operational lens to their application compliments his strategic perspective.

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Experience

    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regulatory Affairs Manager
      • Nov 2021 - Present

      Working closely with regulators, industry associations, and policymakers to further enable the deployment of broadband fiber networks. Representing Siro with key stakeholders. Drafting and defining policy positions, responding to consultations and building relationships with policy influencers. Supporting internal teams on joining up the regulatory impact of business decisions with the intended outcomes. Working closely with regulators, industry associations, and policymakers to further enable the deployment of broadband fiber networks. Representing Siro with key stakeholders. Drafting and defining policy positions, responding to consultations and building relationships with policy influencers. Supporting internal teams on joining up the regulatory impact of business decisions with the intended outcomes.

    • Iceland
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Broadband Product Manager
      • 2014 - Oct 2021

      Collaborating across Vodafone and key external stakeholders to deliver innovative broadband products and product improvement through cross functional engagement. Leading service introduction delivery from a business perspective for initiatives such as TV, OTT Video, OpenEir/Siro/NBI FTTH Broadband, VoIP Telephony, Walk Away Working Service Visits, New Modems, Mesh WiFi, Margin Optimisation, Care Agent Diagnostic Portal, FWA (4G / LTE, 5G). Collaborating across Vodafone and key external stakeholders to deliver innovative broadband products and product improvement through cross functional engagement. Leading service introduction delivery from a business perspective for initiatives such as TV, OTT Video, OpenEir/Siro/NBI FTTH Broadband, VoIP Telephony, Walk Away Working Service Visits, New Modems, Mesh WiFi, Margin Optimisation, Care Agent Diagnostic Portal, FWA (4G / LTE, 5G).

    • India
    • Artists and Writers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Consultant
      • Nov 2012 - Jun 2014

      Telco and industry related projects included: o Telecoms: Managed projects to alter product design and technical infrastructure for economic efficiency. Managed technical migration projects to virtualised infrastructure. o E-Commerce: Managed Data Protection and Data Privacy projects, including implementation as well as managing of external data processors, and interim Data Protection Officer. Generally the role has involved: • Auditing and proposing improvements with regards to the technical architecture of telco networks, on behalf of clients and investors. • Assisting companies manoeuvre through their National and European regulatory processes. • Influencing a wide range of internal and external stakeholders on behalf of clients to support their regulatory and financing requirements . Show less

    • Director of Policy
      • Sep 2011 - Oct 2012

      Develop and execute strategic approach to achieve Phonepaid's goals in public policy Monitor legislation and regulatory matters affecting Phonepaid members and advise association with respect to policy challenges Manage Data Protection and Data Privacy industry strategy development Represent Phonepaid in meetings with EU, Irish Government (Department of Communications), Regulatory Agency officials (ComReg, Office of the Data Protection Commissioner, NCA) and elected European and National Politicians Develop public policy positions with other Association members Build coalitions with other similar European organisations to advance policy goals of Association Communicate Phonepaid’s positions in public presentations and with media Manage legal and other service providers working on behalf of the Association Show less

    • Ireland
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Technical and Operations Director
      • Mar 2007 - Sep 2011

      • Programme managed the delivery of four web based applications with both in-house and external resources, using an Agile software development methodology. • Managed the designed, build and operation of the company's largely IPTV centric infrastructure. • Responsible for the technical strategy, direction and operations of the company which included all financial and commercial requirements. Developed and implemented company’s operational and customer facing processes. • Responsible for the company's relationships with regulatory and public authorities which includes updating the Board of Directors on the regulatory progress of the company. Show less

    • Board Member
      • Sep 2004 - Dec 2010

      The National Competitiveness Council was established by Government in 1997. It reports to the Taoiseach on key competitiveness issues facing the Irish economy and offers recommendations on policy actions required to enhance Ireland’s competitive position. The NCC was established by the Government in May 1997 as part of the Partnership 2000 Agreement. Forfás, Ireland’s national policy advisory body for enterprise and science, provides the Council with research and secretariat support. The National Competitiveness Council was established by Government in 1997. It reports to the Taoiseach on key competitiveness issues facing the Irish economy and offers recommendations on policy actions required to enhance Ireland’s competitive position. The NCC was established by the Government in May 1997 as part of the Partnership 2000 Agreement. Forfás, Ireland’s national policy advisory body for enterprise and science, provides the Council with research and secretariat support.

    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Technical Director
      • May 2005 - Feb 2007

      Following the acquisition of Leap Broadband by Magnet Networks, I managed the technical teams and network development and operations of the company. During this period Magnet was involved in a rapid network build phase, as well as integration of both Leap Broadband and Netsource on a technical and operational level. The company deployed a multi-technology access network including FTTH, WLL, and xDSL and operated a NGN core with multiple services such as VoIP, IPTV, IP Transit etc. I worked with, and managed, multiple suppliers and contractor as well as a significant team of both operations and development resources. Show less

    • Ireland
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • Regulatory and Technical Director
      • Dec 2001 - Mar 2005

      Leap Broadband was a leading business broadband provider operating in the major Irish urban markets. It provided services using licensed and license exempt wireless broadband technology, ADSL and SHDSL local loop unbundling, direct Fiber to the Business, as well as standard IP/Internet related services such as DNS/Web/Mail/Server hosting. I was responsible for the company's technical operations. This included, at a regulatory level; Liaising with eircom and comreg to secure effective access to telephone exchanges for the purposes of unbundling; Working with comreg to secure and maintain spectrum licenses within Ireland and participating in industry working groups as necessary. Leap was acquired into the Magnet Network group of companies in 2005. Show less

    • Member of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Working Group
      • Jan 2004 - Dec 2004

      The Information Society Commission undertook to study the issues of Broadband and Telecommunications Infrastructure as part of its remit. I was invited to become a member of the TIWG to advise and support the review and recommendations of the ISC to Government. A copy of one of the reports developed during my participation is available at: http://www.bos.rs/cepit/evolucija/html/13/knowledge_society-report.pdf The Information Society Commission undertook to study the issues of Broadband and Telecommunications Infrastructure as part of its remit. I was invited to become a member of the TIWG to advise and support the review and recommendations of the ISC to Government. A copy of one of the reports developed during my participation is available at: http://www.bos.rs/cepit/evolucija/html/13/knowledge_society-report.pdf

    • Regulatory and Corporate Development Director
      • 1998 - 2001

      I was responsible for securing the company's frequency licenses and managing the Public Affairs relationships with Comreg, Department of Communications and others. I was responsible for the successful acquisition of EU Structural Funds to accelerate the roll out of the company's network build. This was worth circa six and a half million euros. I supported the successful spectrum acquisitions of Formus throughout Europe, as part of bid teams. I was responsible for securing the company's frequency licenses and managing the Public Affairs relationships with Comreg, Department of Communications and others. I was responsible for the successful acquisition of EU Structural Funds to accelerate the roll out of the company's network build. This was worth circa six and a half million euros. I supported the successful spectrum acquisitions of Formus throughout Europe, as part of bid teams.

Education

  • Trinity College, Dublin
    B.A. (Mod.) in Economic and Social Studies, Business Studies and Economics
    1992 - 1994
  • ESCP Business School
    Master's degree, European Masters in Management (EMIM)
    1994 - 1998

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