About us
MTN Consulting is an independent analyst firm focused on communications networks.
We provide data, insight, and strategic support to the telecommunications and cloud
industries. The goal of our research is to provide credible, holistic assessments of where
the network infrastructure market currently stands and where it is headed. Our research
is sold both a la carte and as part of an annual subscription called Global Network
Infrastructure (GNI).
Who we are
Matt Walker
Chief Analyst
MTN Consulting was founded in 2017 by Matt Walker, a telecom analyst with 20+ years of experience in the industry. Matt is a recognized expert in the areas of telco/cloud strategy & finance; technology vendors; network and IT capex/opex; and industry M&A.
Throughout his career, Matt’s primary focus has been network costs (capex & opex) – starting with a 2-year stint building local loop cost models in the late 1990s. That was followed by 9 years as a broadband/optical analyst, and 9 years as the primary capex/opex/finance analyst for a large analyst firm.
Now based in Arizona, Matt has both a global perspective & practical international experience. While living in Thailand from 2001-12, he logged dozens of trips to China, Japan, India, Taiwan and other regional markets, working with most Asian technology companies in the telecom/IT space. Huawei is a company Matt knows especially well; he has tracked it closely since 1999. Asia is consequently a major focus of MTN Consulting’s work.
Matt has an MS in Public Policy Analysis & Economics (University of Rochester; 1995), and a BA in Political Science (UR, 1994).
Personal: married with two daughters.
Arun Menon
Principal Analyst
Arun Menon is a Principal Analyst at MTN Consulting with 10+ years of experience. At MTN Consulting, he tracks the network-related strategy, key investments, and spending pursuits (such as OPEX, CAPEX, R&D, etc.) of leading network operators. Arun provides critical insights and analysis in areas such as strategic, financial, competitive, and market assessments.
Arun also contributes to MTN Consulting’s quarterly WNO Market Landscape tracker, which includes market analysis, spending assessments, and financial KPI benchmarking.
Prior to joining MTN Consulting, Arun was an Assistant Manager at Deloitte where he spent 6+ years working on diverse projects including strategic briefs, competitive assessment, financial and benchmarking analysis, issue-based analysis, and thought leadership/white paper reports.
Arun holds an MBA in Marketing & Finance, and is a BBA graduate. He lives with his wife in Hyderabad, India. He is a fitness buff and a motorbike enthusiast, and loves travelling.
Adnan Abdou Al-Mohammad
Contributing Analyst
Adnan is a Contributing Analyst at MTN Consulting. He is a Telecom Specialist with 20+ years of experience in telecommunications, including type approval, GSM, FTTX, and wireless network infrastructure. He also works with Ocean Cert Service L.L.C as a Type Approval Engineer, providing regulatory compliance and certification support across the MEA region.
Previously, Adnan held key engineering roles with SoNet Turkey, Bright Wires (Mobily Saudi Arabia), Trans Telecoms (STC Saudi Arabia), and IBC-MTN Syria, where he led projects in GSM, LTE, and fiber optic networks. His career began at the Syrian Telecom Company as a NOC Engineer, handling exchange operations and network routing.
Adnan holds a diploma in microwave towers from the Syrian Telecommunication School and is currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration at Mardin Artuklu University in Turkey. He lives in Mardin, Turkey, and is passionate about technology, continuous learning, and network systems.
Saad Asif
Contributing Analyst
Saad Asif is a Contributing Analyst for MTN Consulting and a recognized industry expert in wireless communications. He has worked in the field of telecommunication for over 21 years, and has authored three books and multiple peer-reviewed technical papers. Saad has been granted multiple patents and is a senior member of the IEEE.
Hiring
We are currently looking for both freelance consulting & full-time analyst staff. The need is for seasoned industry experts able to support both market research and ad-hoc strategic consulting projects. Preferred locations: Japan, Taiwan, or Europe.
The ideal candidate possesses:
- Strong knowledge of communications network infrastructure (HW&SW) deployment trends; data centers, 5G RAN, and optical transmission, and communications semiconductors are highest priority.
- Excellent writing & presentation skills
- MBA or comparable job experience
Please send CV and cover letter for more info
