David Pattillo Email & Phone Number

Houston, Texas, Us

Washington, D.C., Us

Expertise in the fields of Satellite Communications, Spectrum Management, Frequency Coordination and Regulatory affairs, with over 35 years of experience at Hughes Aircraft Company (now Boeing Defense, Space & Security), DIRECTV, Telecomm Strategies, and SpaceX. Extensive knowledge and experience with the FCC's Part 25 rules, and with ITU Radio Regulations and the coordination process, specifically, Articles 9 and 11 for FSS, and Appendices 30 and 30A for BSS. Also proficient with the Radiocommunication Bureau’s software suite (GIMS, MSPACE, SpaceCap, SpacePub, etc.) and search engines (SNL and SNS).

Hawthorne, California, Us

International Regulatory and Engineering consultant to major satellite manufacturing and operating companies around the world. Specializing in the field of Satellite Communications. Responsible for technical and regulatory aspects for Fixed Satellite Service and Broadcast Satellite Service involving the FCC and ITU.Provide technical and regulatory analysis for both U.S. and international development of regulations that govern satellite services. Prepare filing documents for FCC licensing, including Schedule S, C/I analyses, antenna GXT contours, link budgets, Appendices 30 and 30A, MSPACE, and technical narratives. Prepare and advocate ITU input documents to Working Party 4A. Represent US and international clients with a broad range of interests in ITU-R Study Groups and World Radiocommunications Conferences.

El Segundo, Ca, Us

Managed a team of Project Managers and Engineers to perform Network and Systems Implementation projects. Responsible for bringing projects into the group and allocating manpower.

El Segundo, Ca, Us

Project Management• Program Manager for DIRECTV's Advanced Installation Meter (AIM). Lead team of six DIRECTV engineers, as well as prime and sub-contractors to design, develop, and mass produce specialized meter for DIRECTV field techs. • Responsible for all aspects of the program - contract negotiation, vendor selection, design, development, schedule, manpower, and vendor management.Spectrum Management, Frequency Coordination, and Regulatory Affairs• Lead engineer for Spectrum Management and Regulatory Affairs for current and new business. Responsible for protecting DIRECTV's spectrum from interference, as well as promoting use of additional spectrum for future BSS and FSS services.