35 Years Inside the Networks AI Is Now Rewriting

Brian Newman advises telecom operators, enterprises, and investors on AI strategy, 5G/6G positioning, and responsible AI governance — and has trained 30,000+ professionals worldwide to do the same.

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Brian Newman is CEO of AI-Driven Consulting LLC, with 35 years of telecom and technology leadership — including more than 16 years at Verizon as Associate Director of Global Network & Technology and Systems Architecture. He built and ran Verizon's standalone 5G Core network simulation environment, led global engineering teams, and advised on AI-driven OSS transformation, network modernization, and capital allocation. Today he designs and teaches AI, 5G/6G, and responsible-AI governance courses for EC-Council, Udemy, Coursera (with Starweaver), LinkedIn Learning, and INE, and writes The AI-Telecom Brief newsletter.

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16 courses live on EC-Council, Udemy, Coursera, and LinkedIn Learning — from AI strategy to private 5G deployment.

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Transformative insights that empowered our business strategy and technical skills.

As a senior executive leading agile/DevOps transformation at Verizon, he embodies servant leadership in its true spirit. His ability to think strategically yet remain close to the ground makes him an ideal person at the helm of large, complex initiatives.

Sharmila Tilwalli

Client Partner, IBM Consulting

Brian has 30 years of real-world experience across the largest telecom companies in the US and has built deep expertise in AI strategy, governance, and enterprise transformation. He translates complex concepts into practical, structured content that genuinely serves the learner.

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Senior Manager – Products, EC-Council

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