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About us

At Aspire Technology, we have a culture of professionalism, innovation, and partnership. Established in Ireland in 2010, founder Bill Walsh identified the market need for highly skilled and independent Network Solutions and Consulting, and more recently the need of specialized system integration skills that led to the establishment of the Aspire Open Networks Lab. Though still proudly Irish, Aspire now delivers solutions in over 50 countries, with an expert team of network and software engineers. Our clients are among the top tier service providers, global system integrators, solutions vendors and ecosystem enablers like standardization and regulatory agencies.

Our expertise, software, and unique solutions allow us to deliver the connected world on any network, anywhere, for any client.

Our leadership team

Aspire: Perfecting Networks | Dublin, Ireland

Bill Walsh

CEO

Aspire: Perfecting Networks | Dublin, Ireland

Colm Crossan

CFO

Aspire: Perfecting Networks | Dublin, Ireland

Declan Friel

CTO

As founder and CEO, Bill brings decades of technology industry leadership, software solution expertise, and strategic vision to Aspire. He is passionate about helping customers accelerate their growth, reduce costs, and future-proof their business through cutting-edge network solutions.

Entrepreneurial C-level Finance and Operations professional with 20+ years experience working in hi-growth, hi-tech, global companies. Track record of achievement in start-up through high growth to mature companies.

Declan is responsible for driving the company’s technical vision and solutions strategy. Armed with 20 years experience, he helps global technology operators unlock the full potential of their networks through sustainable, future-proof solutions and services.

Aspire: Perfecting Networks | Dublin, Ireland

John Wall

COO

Aspire: Perfecting Networks | Dublin, Ireland

Mary-Anne Kelly

Head of HR

, Pedro Raio

Pedro Raio

Chief Commercial Officer

John has extensive experience in delivering large scale product and service delivery solutions in the technology sector. With a strong technical background, he is passionate about empowering and leading multinational teams to achieve outstanding results for Aspire’s customers.

Mary-Anne is an experienced human resources manager with a previous history of working as an engineer for leading mobile operators. This blend of high-level experience ensures Mary-Anne recognises, sources, and manages the talent needed to deliver world-class technology solutions.

Pedro graduated in Electrical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico in Portugal and Aalborg University in Denmark. He has 20 years experience in the telecoms industry, having worked with Ericsson in various senior and executive roles in Research & Development, Operations and Sales across 4 continents. He has a long track record in industry and academia partnerships, having established in 2015 the 5G for Europe Program in collaboration with Kings College London and Technical University of Dresden, leading to considerable 5G advancements in research and use cases in the automotive, manufacturing and health industries.

In 2018 Pedro joined Aspire Technology in Portugal as Head of the Technical Solutions Group and is now Aspire’s Chief Commercial Officer responsible for the commercial success of the business.

Aspire: Perfecting Networks | Dublin, Ireland

Bill Walsh

CEO

As founder and CEO, Bill brings decades of technology industry leadership, software solution expertise, and strategic vision to Aspire. He is passionate about helping customers accelerate their growth, reduce costs, and future-proof their business through cutting-edge network solutions.

Aspire: Perfecting Networks | Dublin, Ireland

Colm Crossan

CFO

Entrepreneurial C-level Finance and Operations professional with 20+ years experience working in hi-growth, hi-tech, global companies. Track record of achievement in start-up through high growth to mature companies.

Aspire: Perfecting Networks | Dublin, Ireland

Declan Friel

CTO

Declan is responsible for driving the company’s technical vision and solutions strategy. Armed with 20 years experience, he helps global technology operators unlock the full potential of their networks through sustainable, future-proof solutions and services.

Aspire: Perfecting Networks | Dublin, Ireland

John Wall

COO

John has extensive experience in delivering large scale product and service delivery solutions in the technology sector. With a strong technical background, he is passionate about empowering and leading multinational teams to achieve outstanding results for Aspire’s customers.

Aspire: Perfecting Networks | Dublin, Ireland

Mary-Anne Kelly

Head of HR

Mary-Anne is an experienced human resources manager with a previous history of working as an engineer for leading mobile operators. This blend of high-level experience ensures Mary-Anne recognises, sources, and manages the talent needed to deliver world-class technology solutions.

, Pedro Raio

Pedro Raio

Chief Commercial Officer

Pedro graduated in Electrical Engineering from Instituto Superior Técnico in Portugal and Aalborg University in Denmark. He has 20 years experience in the telecoms industry, having worked with Ericsson in various senior and executive roles in Research & Development, Operations and Sales across 4 continents. He has a long track record in industry and academia partnerships, having established in 2015 the 5G for Europe Program in collaboration with Kings College London and Technical University of Dresden, leading to considerable 5G advancements in research and use cases in the automotive, manufacturing and health industries.

In 2018 Pedro joined Aspire Technology in Portugal as Head of the Technical Solutions Group and is now Aspire’s Chief Commercial Officer responsible for the commercial success of the business.

Our team of experts

Our team of problem solvers, change makers, and strategic thinkers help future-proof your business. Proud of our Irish origins, we now provide multi-faceted solutions to leading networks around the globe.

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