Michael S. Irizarry

Mike Irizarry joined U.S. Cellular in 2002 and oversees the company's information systems and technology as well as all of the company's wireless technological operations. His teams' work encompasses network build-outs, network operations and technological advancements that include Voice over LTE (VoLTE) expansions and 5G network testing.

Irizarry and his team are responsible for bringing U.S. Cellular customers an enhanced wireless experience through a reliable, high-speed network that works when and where they need it. The team's commitment to investing in and enhancing the network is one of the reasons company has been repeatedly recognized by J.D. Power Award for Highest Wireless Network Quality Performance.

Irizarry also leads U.S. Cellular's information systems, strategic operations program and enterprise program management teams. These teams focus on application development, data warehousing, wireless billing technologies and support for data centers and end users, all of which help associates deliver an excellent customer experience.

Prior to joining U.S. Cellular, Irizarry held executive positions with Verizon, Bell Atlantic Mobile, Paging Network, Inc., and Motorola. He is a senior member of the Association for Computing Machinery as well as the I.E.E.E. and its communications and computer societies. Irizarry earned a bachelor's degree in engineering from Cleveland Technical College, a master of science in information management and an MBA from the International School of Information Management, and a doctorate in Communications Technology from Capella University's School of Business and Technology. He is also a graduate of University of Chicago's executive management program. Irizarry lives in Barrington Hills, Ill., with his wife and their four children.