Deepak A. Katara, J.D. Email & Phone Number

Kirkland, WA, US

• Trusted advisor to CxO suite members for wireless strategies and spectrum optimization to ensure revenue growth and maximize profitability; most recently, for a $100M program.Sample Client Projects
• Advised Dish Networks in planning their 5G network and Narrow Band IoT (NBIoT) | 2019
• Managed ARQ Wireless’ development of an indoor and outdoor Distributed Antenna System (DAS) network over 74 acres of public venues for the Seattle Center. | 2017
• Counseled Regional VP of NSORO | MASTEC through reorganization and turnaround | 2011
• Negotiated Master License / Pole Attachment Agreements for Light Squared | 2010 – 2011
• Performed Land Use Research for MetroPCS | 2008

• Managed $5M P&L, and oversaw all projects, personnel, facilities, customer relations, internal finance, fleet, and policies and procedures. Managed seven (7) direct and 23 indirect staff serving key clients Verizon, T.
• Improved operations processes and KPIs and delivered 5% cost savings and 10% revenue improvement YoY.
• Developed financial, project, and operations reports and analyses that improved executive-level decision-making.
• Led and influenced company culture across all levels of the organization, engendering continuous improvement.

London, England, GB

• Advised carrier clients on strategy for deployment of nationwide 50,000 small cell buildout.
• Developed a comprehensive 5G wireless strategy and conducted negotiations with the Government entities for right-of-way permits for 50,000 small cells projects.
• Led and managed an outsourced team of lawyers in researching 920 local jurisdictions nationwide, identifying the right of way pole owners; and contacting each pole owners in the top 25 national wireless markets.

Mclean, VA, US

• Led and managed multiple teams of resources across DAS and Small Cell projects successfully.
• Tracked and drove the network design of 30 DAS projects for key clients in 10 states including casinos and hospitals.

Mclean, VA, US

• Led and managed all aspects of site development for projects in the PNW.
• Advised and counseled clients’ in-house legal departments on various site development issues.
• Negotiated Master Agreements with all three major tower companies.
• Advised Microsoft on land use, zoning and permitting issues for a 20-site test network.

Alpharetta, Georgia, US

• Built and executed business plans for achieving revenue and pipeline objectives.
• Identified and prospected new business leads, including qualification and needs assessments.
• Closed $2M in new business opportunities.

• Managed the development and launch of a WiMax network in the Phoenix market
• Managed the development of approximately 440 WiMax sites from leasing through permitting.
• Increased lease production by 100% in 90 days.

Bellevue, WA, US

• Directed all aspects of site acquisition/development from selection to commissioning
• Managed ~ $12M operations and capital budget for new site development and construction.
• Managed ~ 150-250 cell site projects in development simultaneously.
• Hired, trained and managed 15 staff for site acquisition and construction.

• Provided legal expertise and operational support to regional site acquisition/development teams.
• Evaluated site locations for the placement of transmission equipment.
• Secured zoning approvals.
• Advised on real estate and land use issues.

• Managed the site plan and development, package submittals and zoning approvals.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to minimize or avoid formal zoning processes.
• Executed strategy that minimized adverse publicity and impact on client project schedules.
• Attended all public hearings.

San Diego, CA, US

• Lead counsel on site acquisition / development matters across Leaps’ 40 PCS Markets in 25 States.
• Managed $6M outside counsel budget across Leaps’ 40 markets, 6 regions in 25 states.
• Advised senior leadership team on issues involving cell site development and transactions.
• Developed, implemented and managed Leap’s Cell Site Acquisition and Development Program.
• Facilitated the development of 2500+ cell sites.
• Trained 300 field personnel on the Cell Site Acquisition and Development Program.

J.D., Law

B.A., Finance And Economics