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Global

- Currently providing strategic consulting services to companies in the Telecoms & IoT verticals globally. Clients include Wireless Carriers, Handset Manufacturers, VAS Providers, and leading Wireless Industry Organizations.- Services covered: Business Development, New Market Entry, Product Strategy & Planning, Device/Product Realization & Execution, Organizational Process Creation & Optimization, Creation of Strategic Alliances, Technical & Market Research, Technology Standardization and Adoption, Technical Requirements Generation & Validation, amongst others.Specialization: Mission Critical Services (MCPTT, MCVideo, MCData), Cellular V2X (C-V2X) PC5 Sidelink & Uu interfaces, Industrial IIoT and Private Networks, IoT technologies (oneM2M, Security, eSIM, Smart City), amongst others.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Providing strategic consulting services to MIR for the Telecoms, Healthcare, Banking and Insurance industries involved in Business Transformation using AI, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning and Big Data Analytics.

London, United Kingdom

- Program lead for the deployment of Mission Critical Services Certification for MCPTT, MCVideo, and MCData. Convenor of the Mission Critical Services Work Stream (MCSWS) in partnership with TCCA.- Led and successfully deployed GCF's Consumer IoT Security Accreditation Program in collaboration with key industry organisations and government bodies globally. - Established GCF's C-V2X Certification Program for On-Board Units (OBU) & Road-Side Units (RSU) through collaborative discussions between the GCF & 5G Automotive Association (5GAA). Please visit https://cv2x.globalcertificationforum.org for more details.- Convene and lead the Internet of Things (IoT) Agreement Group responsible for defining, implementing and managing the certification program for IoT devices. - Led the GCF-oneM2M Certification initiative from concept to launch. Ongoing development of new oneM2M Certification Release programs. - Business Development Lead to investigate, collaborate and implement certification criteria for new markets (India, LATAM) - Led the harmonisation effort between the GCF & PTCRB with targets to achieve a global unified certification scheme for wireless devices.- Convenor of the Conformance Agreement Group 2 (CAG2) quarterly face to face meetings and monthly teleconferences- Developing the technology & services roadmap and evolution of testing practices for wireless terminals - Working with key test equipment manufacturers to have test platforms validated to GCF specifications and activated in certification- Liaison with other industry organizations ETSI TC CYBER, 5GAA, 5G-ACIA, TCCA, oneM2M, GSMA, CTIA, 3GPP, GCF Agreement Groups in order to collaboratively homogenize wireless offerings across various industry verticals.To learn more about the GCF, please visit: http://www.globalcertificationforum.org

Greater San Diego Area

The Mobility Development Group’s Device Program brings together a diverse group of operators, device manufacturers, chipset vendors and application providers, who share a common goal: to facilitate the design, development and commercialization of feature rich and affordable multi-mode devices across all markets around the world. We do this by focusing our efforts across the following areas:1) The Device Requirements Group develops detailed design and test specifications based on a shared set of carrier requirements and device functionality for multi-mode environments. This allows for greater economies of scale as manufacturers build products with a common set of underlying technology enablers that facilitate interoperability across various networks. The team has already published a number of open standard multi-mode device specifications.2) Leveraging a tried and tested methodology for procuring and deploying devices globally, the Mobility Development Group members can now take advantage of faster time to market for key iconic products through a common devices roadmap and platform, shared testing and volume discounted pricing. Large Operators can ensure greater interoperability of devices across various partner networks, while smaller operators can have greater access to products.3) We host one-on-one and one-to-many specialized workshops in the areas of device and network interoperability, deployment of multi-mode services, subscriber and UICC management to allow for a transfer of knowledge and adoption of best practices in overall device lifecycle management from around the world. Members can take advantage of shared learning, understanding what works and what doesn’t, and in general be in a better position to define their overall strategy surrounding various aspects of device & service deployment.My responsibilities include overseeing the program and driving the long term strategic vision of the group.For more information visit http://www.mobilitydg.org

Greater San Diego Area

Developing device requirements (3G / 4G RAT, Apps & Data Services) for the introduction of new technology and services to wireless & fixed terminals. Facilitating adoption and evolution of wireless technology in developed and emerging markets. Creating new mechanisms to monetize wireless technology for Operators & Manufacturers by expanding into new enterprise verticals such as Healthcare, Energy, Telematics and Consumer Electronics.The CDG`s Global Handset Requirements for CDMA (GHRC) team and Device Strategy Council (DSC) meets 2-3 times a year in various locations in North America and Asia to review and approve device technology requirements and set the long term device technology roadmap and strategy for fixed and mobile terminals world wide.The teams also meet via monthly teleconferences to review progress of the various work initiatives. The sub-working groups meet via teleconferences on an as needed basis to develop new technology requirements and to review industry contributions.To learn more about the CDG, please visit: http://www.cdg.org

Greater San Diego Area

Collaborating with various 3GPP2 working groups to align technical and market requirements for mobile terminals and technologies. Representing CCF at official 3GPP2 events and meetings. Driving new technology standardization based on industry needs of the 4G+ ecosystem.To learn more about the 3GPP2 and CTIA, please visit:http://www.3gpp2.orghttp://www.ctia.org

Greater San Diego Area

Successfully led the transition of the TWG into the Global Certification Forum's CAG2 & TCAG2 groups.Developing the technology & services roadmap and evolution of testing practices for wireless and fixed terminals 3G --> 4G LTE+Chairing several working groups developing new testing solutions: for M2M, C2K-LTE Multimode terminals, C2K evolution, Global Roaming technologies and Performance testing.Currently involved in the integration of the TWG into the Global Certification Forum's Certification Agreement Group 2.The TWG meets face to face 2-3 times a year in North America and Asia, as well as have regular bi-weekly conference calls and specific sub-working group conference calls on an as needed basis.To learn more about the CCF, please visit: http://www.globalccf.org

Costa Mesa, California

• Responsible for managing and overseeing the Certification and Compliance Program for DRF certified facilities & devices• Developing industry specifications and guidelines to set a gold standard for device renewals• Collaborate with industry partners and regulatory bodies to develop solutions to mitigate real world problems such as stolen devices re-entering the marketplace, and ensuring protection of end user data and privacy on renewed devices• Promoting DRF by leading webinars, speaking at industry events, and working with advocacy groups on key issues affecting the renewals industryTo learn more about the DRF please visit: http://www.devicerenewalforum.org

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Developed new market entry for a leading handset manufacturer out of India into the Americas• Helped setup operations in USA and Mexico• Oversaw the end-to-end commercial realization of wireless products• Clients included leading Tier 1 operators in USA and Mexico, and distributors into LATAM

Toronto, Canada Area

Setup, developed and managed outsourced wireless device realization services business unit catering to both Wireless Operators & Handset Manufacturers for the Canadian Market.Facilitated the launch of a leading new wireless entrant to the Canadian market, new market entry for one of the top ODM handset design and manufacturing institutions out of the Asia-Pac region, and specialized services and projects for leading incumbent operator and handset manufacturers.

Greater San Diego Area

- Setting and defining the strategic direction of the CDMA device industry by helping CDMA carriers and device manufacturers focus on key technology and services that are currently in high demand for both established and emerging markets- Establishing regional discussions to ensure market specific opportunities can be taken while minimizing the global fragmentation- Prioritizing the technical work items of the GHRC and facilitating the adoption of these requirements in key carrier groups- Focus on global device aggregation efforts to ensure lower cost of device development for handset manufacturers and acquisition carriers

Toronto, Canada Area

- Developed the handset strategy for wireless devices for both consumer and enterprise markets- Developed the 2-5 year device roadmaps focusing on device hardware, radio capabilities, mobile platforms & operating systems, and applications & service enablers- Advanced planning, proof of concepts, trials for new technology/service introduction on mobile devices- Represented TELUS in wireless industry forums, and standard organizations

Toronto, Canada Area

- Promoting the standardization of terminal requirements for CDMA carriers globally in order to achieve interoperability, and cost efficiencies in handset acquisition and development- Formalized the GHRC document creation, review and approval process and life cycle management - Lead the quarterly face to face meetings to review and approve technical work items, and set the long term roadmap- Involved in the creation of core teams composed of member companies responsible for gathering and consolidating carrier requirements for developing a common baseline- Involved in matters of day to day governance, policy and process management - Interfacing with the CDG Device Strategy Council to introduce new areas of technology needing business prioritization- Primary liaison to the CDMA Certification Forum (CCF) helping to align priorities with the GHRC for requirements validation and device compliancy

Toronto, Canada Area

- Managed a team responsible for developing technical specifications, vendor compliance for TELUS wireless handsets- Developed the 12-18 month roadmap for the introduction of new technology/services impacting devices- Oversaw the planning and development of feature phones, PDAs and other data devices from concept to start of device certification.

Toronto, Canada Area

B.A.Sc, Electrical Engineering

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