Raul K. Martynek, CEO

Raul Martynek is a veteran telecom and digital infrastructure executive who founded MAAS Telecom in 2008.  MAAS represents Raul’s commitment to harnessing his wide-ranging experience and network for the development and evolution of all facets of digital infrastructure in emerging markets world-wide.

Across more than two decades in the sector, Raul is recognized for his expertise in scaling all aspects of digital and communications infrastructure – notably in the data center sector – and for his influence on the evolution of colocation, cloud and edge computing.  His thought leadership extends to his passion for organizational culture and talent development.  Most recently, he was in the top quarter of DataCentre Magazine’s “Top 100 Data Centre Leaders 2026”, one of DataCloud Magazine’s “USA Power 50 2025”, and one of Capacity Magazine’s “2025 Most Influential People” in the industry.

Raul is currently Chief Executive Officer of DataBank, a leading U.S. data center and IT infrastructure platform, and serves as a senior advisor to DigitalBridge, a global digital infrastructure investment firm.

Prior to joining DataBank, Raul served as an Operating Partner for Digital Bridge, assisting the firm in evaluating digital infrastructure investments, including the acquisition of DataBank and Vantage.

Before DataBank, Raul served as CEO of Net Access, a New Jersey‑based data center and managed services operator that was acquired by Cologix in 2015, and previously as CEO of Voxel dot Net, a global managed hosting and cloud company acquired by Internap in 2012. Earlier in his career, he was President and CEO of InfoHighway Communications Corp., a telecom and internet provider acquired by Broadview Networks in 2007, and he also held restructuring and advisory roles at Smart Telecom and Plainfield Asset Management, all experiences that further solidified his standing among infrastructure investors and operators.

Raul earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Binghamton University in 1988 and received a Masters’ degree in International Affairs from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs in 1992.

Albert Kamanou, Managing Partner

Albert Kamanou is a highly experienced telecommunications executive, with wide experience in dealing with telecom regulators agencies and governments in Sub Sahara Africa. He has exceptionally strong business acumen – including the ability to execute a wide range of sales and marketing strategies designed to establish market presence and increase revenues and profitability. Past successes include leading the successful implementation of a world-class MPLS & WIMAX network, and Albert has a wealth of experience in identifying and developing new telecom business opportunities in emerging markets in Africa – for example, relating to VoIP, Satellite networks, Internet service & solutions providers, and Digital video solutions. He is a proven performer who moves easily from vision and strategy to implementation and follow-through. Prior to Avilyos, Albert founded GlobalNet in 2000, which grew to become a leading ISP in Cameroon, then led the creation and the implementation of the new Solution provider division of MTN Cameroon for two years – following MTN’s acquisition of GlobalNet in 2006.

Albert holds a master degree in Engineering from George Washington University, Washington DC and worked as a Microsoft Systems Engineer/trainer in the United States and as a telecommunication senior consultant for the implementation of Voice over IP systems by satellite in several countries in Africa before returning to Cameroon in 2000.

Sabra Wormington, Managing Director

Ms. Wormington joined MAAS Telecom in 2015 as a managing partner with responsibility for international business development and project development/management. Also a managing partner with Aria International Consulting in New York and Naples, Florida, Ms. Wormington has 17 years of experience in business development, project management, and international logistics in Europe, Eurasia and Africa, with an emphasis in telecommunications and technology firms. Ms. Wormington has also directed international philanthropy and corporate outreach for family offices. Ms. Wormington is based out of Thailand and Portugal and speaks English, Portuguese and Russian.