Samuel A. Perales is a seasoned Director with over 15 years of experience in the fields of telecommunications, program management, and operations. His expertise lies in enhancing efficiency, productivity, and revenue while successfully overseeing projects of varying complexity.
Throughout his career, Samuel has excelled in numerous key areas, including project lifecycle management, infrastructure & telecom solutions, government & public services, broadband initiatives, grant management, resource coordination, private public partnerships, cross-functional leadership, and more.
His professional journey includes impactful roles at prominent organizations such as Facebook, coreNOC, and Inveneo, where he spearheaded projects aimed at delivering cutting-edge connectivity solutions globally. Samuel has also demonstrated his commitment to social responsibility by serving as the Director of Field Operations at Inveneo, Inc., where he empowered underserved communities with information and communications technologies, positively impacting education, healthcare, economic development, and relief services.
With a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Summa Cum Laude, from Regis University, Denver, CO, Samuel combines academic excellence with practical expertise. His extensive list of technical certifications, multilingual capabilities (fluent in English and Spanish, basic French), and active involvement in community organizations, such as IT Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC), San Francisco Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT), and the Red Cross, further solidify his reputation as a dedicated professional and community leader.