Catalano Francesco has extensive experience in mobile access and technical planning, currently serving as Responsabile Mobile Access - Technical Planning at TIM since June 2000. In this role, Catalano oversees scouting, engineering, and testing of mobile access networks, ensuring implementation guidelines, design standards, and optimization protocols are met. Previous positions at TIM include leadership roles in access and devices, mobile core and platforms technology, and various responsibilities across different operational areas, specifically in mobile network development and quality assurance. Prior to TIM, Catalano worked as a CAD Designer at STMicroelectronics. Academically, Catalano holds an Engineer's Degree in Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering from Università degli Studi di Palermo, a Bachelor in Communication Science from Università Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO, and a diploma from Liceo Scientifico Stanislao Cannizzaro Palermo.