From aspiring diplomat to tech leader fluent in five languages, Elena Chernykh has a unique vantage point on bridging East and West in today’s digital infrastructure.

As Head of Europe Enterprise Sales at CITIC Telecom CPC, Elena’s leading the charge in creating compliant, AI-ready networks that power global business.

In this episode of Uplink, Elena joins host Michael Reid to explore:

  • how CITIC evolved from simple connectivity to building controlled AI environments
  • the shift from traditional networks to dynamic “Network as a Service” models
  • the rise of proactive, AI-driven cybersecurity and self-healing networks
  • why partnerships and local expertise are essential for global expansion.

A fascinating conversation on how technology, regulation, and geopolitics intersect in the next era of connectivity.

🚀 Uplink explores the future of connectivity, cloud, and AI with the people shaping it. Hosted by Michael Reid.

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