Raul Magallanes Email & Phone Number

Carlsbad, Ca, Us

Lead a global team that develops telecommunications services solutions for energy customers. The team develops financial models for the solutions, based on market input from the commercial team. Telecommunications solutions center around transport technology, such as VSAT (GEO and MEO), Fixed Microwave, LTE, L-band, WiMAX, and VHF/UHF; as well as over-the-top applications such as VoIP, video, data encryption, and real-time analytics. The team is responsible for responding to RFPs and for preparing proposals for large drilling vessels, FPSO, and rig fleets. Pricing approach, product positioning, and competitive analysis are standard activities in strategy sessions. Develop partnerships and telecom regulatory solutions, with international telecommunications providers, to enable service provision in countries with challenging market access. Launch ‘go to market’ strategies based on market research and competitive dynamics.

Set global regulatory strategy for the company products and services, which includes aero, maritime, and satellite licensing using geo-stationary and non-geostationary satellite fleets across all relevant frequency bands. Obtained wireless licenses and negotiated spectrum partitions for auctioned frequencies with main US carriers. Set telecommunications tax strategy, including universal service fund in all applicable jurisdictions. Obtained landing rights and service provider licenses, as well as structure partnerships with licensed carriers, in countries where the company provides services. Significantly reduced the company’s dependence on outside telecom counsel by bringing the expertise inhouse and training members of the legal team. Set global regulatory strategy for L-band products using Iridium and Inmarsat fleets. Legal support for the company’s cybersecurity and artificial intelligence products.

Grupo Magallanes, a Mexico-based law firm, focused on telecommunications law. The firm advised clients on the regulatory steps for market entry and procured concessions and permits to offer telecommunications services.

The Law Office of Raúl Magallanes focused on telecommunications law and policy. The firm advised corporate clients on legal issues that inherently require a strong technical understanding of radio frequency communications and telecommunications theory in general.

Houston, Texas, Us

Responsible for company regulatory compliance with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Procured and maintained all satellite licenses for the company. Prepared a detailed application for Earth Stations on Vessels (ESV) which lead to the first FCC ESV grant in history. Developed an export control policy and export control management system for the company. Performed an in-depth analysis of the law in light of company services to determine obligations under the Universal Service Fund (USF). Wrote a network security policy covering both company-based and customer-based networks. Directly support all Spanish legal transactions for the CapRock Mexican subsidiary. Support the company in the daily review of contracts. Procured international VSAT licenses in various countries.

Houston, Texas, Us

Initiated and brought to market new services and innovations to existing products. Preparation of proposals and review of contracts. Proposed business strategy alternatives based on financial and profitability analysis. Developed company early marketing strategy including an analysis of market segmentation, targeting of market segments, product positioning and identification of company products in the product life cycle. Direct involvement in cost reduction, margin analysis, advertising and tradeshows. Handled vendor relations with space segment providers.

Au

Directed the upgrade of over 80 Gulf of Mexico oil rigs and platforms from TDM to Frame Relay. Centralized offshore voice/data/video services into a Stratacom IGX Fast Packet switch. Designed and developed the first dedicated Internet service to the Gulf of Mexico. Researched and developed a solution to the TCP over satellite delay problem using protocol converters. Participated in the design and implementation of a VoFR/VoIP system serving the countries of the old Russian Federation. Conducted the analysis of satellite transponders to achieve optimum power efficiency.

Ar

Designed and implemented a Frame Relay satellite network using ACT SDM-9400 FRADs. The network encompassed a redundant T1 ring from Texas to Florida as well as multiple nodes in South America. Examined several sites to determine the best location for an international teleport. Site selection was based on growth forecasts, fiber accessibility, and interference analysis. Other jobs included writing proposals, satellite link budget analysis, and performing data traffic analysis.

Implemented a Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) network spanning sites throughout the Caribbean and Central/South America. The network provided voice/data circuits that connected Federal Aviation Administrations in various countries. Traveled to Cuba under permission from the U.S. Department of State to meet Cuban government officials regarding improvement of their air traffic control telecommunications circuits. Traveled to several countries conducting training courses (in English and Spanish) for the use and programming of the Viasat Starwire DAMA equipment. Hands-on experience in site surveying, field testing, and interference analysis.

Designed, coordinated, and implemented special circuits, including voice grade, DDS, and T1. Created multi-circuit design for Texas State Lottery requiring coordination with other Telcos. Network design using mainly Nortel DMS 100/200 switches and Access Node equipment. Subscriber and transmission line forecasting. Designed and implemented the first caller ID system to serve the cities of Conroe and The Woodlands, TX.

Worked in a nuclear engineering laboratory using the Motorola MC68HC11 to prototype a microcontroller-based Plutonium radiation detector. This product was developed and brought to market in conjunction with the Los Alamos National Lab. Designed and implemented a PSK-modulated transmitter/receiver set to be used for microwave antenna alignment. Designed an electromagnetic field strength-measuring device with adjustable levles of sensitivity. Became proficient in VAX/VMS, UNIX RISC 6000, Motorola MC68HC11, Intel 8086, TI DSP TMS320, MASM, C, LISP, and FORTRAN 77.

Master Of Laws - Llm, Computer And Communications Law

Jd, Law

Mba, Master Of Business Administration

Bs, Electrical Engineering

Bs, Telecommunications Engineering Technology