The Emerging Wireless SIG Presents...
WiMAX Revisited:
Current Perspectives
After years of anticipation, WiMAX systems have finally started rolling out and devices are promised for 2008. According to recent research, WiMAX is to lead a Capex investment of $13bn by 2012 on pre-4G wireless systems, ahead of rival technologies, such as LTE. Where initially only small, focused manufacturers, such as Alvarion and AirSpan, supported the technology, WiMAX is now backed by giants such as Intel, Cisco, Nokia Siemens Networks and Motorola. And here in the US, Sprint has commenced its ambitious plans for a national WiMAX network. In short, WiMAX is a technology to be reckoned with.
In our upcoming WiMAX event, we will present a broad update on the WiMAX market, by providing different perspectives on WiMAX applications and technology. Our panelists will address the WiMAX subject with a focus on (1) a “National Carrier Perspective”, (2) a “Regional ISP Perspective” and, (3) an “Ecosystem Perspective."
In our upcoming WiMAX event, we will present a broad update on the WiMAX market, by providing different perspectives on WiMAX applications and technology. Our panelists will address the WiMAX subject with a focus on (1) a “National Carrier Perspective”, (2) a “Regional ISP Perspective” and, (3) an “Ecosystem Perspective."
PANELISTS:
Mark Kelley, Chief Division Officer - Advanced Technology GroupNextWave Broadband
Mark Kelley serves as an Officer for NextWave Wireless and Chief Division Officer of NextWave Broadband's Advanced Technology Group. Mr. Kelley has more than 25 years experience in engineering, communication systems planning and analysis. Prior to joining NextWave in 2005, Mr. Kelley was Chief Technical Officer of Leap Wireless. Formerly, he served as Vice President of Wireless System Design for QUALCOMM, where he was responsible for all wireless infrastructure system design activities, including radio and fixed network system planning, project engineering and the development of QUALCOMM's commercial CDMA network planning software product. As a Director of Planning for Wireless Design Firm LCC, Mr. Kelley led the design of the world’s first GSM system in Germany. Earlier in his career, Mr. Kelley developed custom ASICs at Hughes Microelectronics. Mr. Kelley holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University.
Lee Gopadze, Vice President - Wireless
Covad Communications Group
Lee Gopadze has had an extensive and varied career in wireless telecommunications since the early days of cellular. He has held a variety of senior executive positions in Marketing, Sales and Operations at the wireless subsidiaries of Metromedia Telecommunications, Southwestern Bell, and AirTouch Communications. From 1997 though 2000 Lee served as a member of thee executive team of Metricom Inc. leaving in 2000 to co-found the broadband wireless carrier SkyRiver Communications Inc. After serving as its CEO and President, Lee left in 2003 to found Broadband Initiatives LLC, a consulting firm in broadband telecommunications. Returning to the carrier market in 2005, Lee has served as the Vice President – Wireless at Covad Communications Group, a $500M telecommunications solutions provider, where he is responsible for the integration of wireless services into Covad’s product line and acts as the principal architect for Covad’s wireless strategy.
Carlton O’Neal, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development
Proximetry
Carlton O’Neal is Vice President of Marketing and Business Development for Proximetry, Inc. and a WiMAX pioneer. Previously he was VP Marketing for Alvarion and before that VP of Marketing & Sales for Ensemble Communications, where he helped build the WiMAX market from its very beginnings going back to 1995 starting with Texas Instruments and Bosch Telecom. With over 20 years experience in telecom marketing and operations, O’Neal began his career with Southwestern Bell and Octel. O’Neal holds a JD and MBA (Summa Cum Laude) from SMU and a BSEE from Rose-Hulman IT.
MODERATOR:
David Readman, Director of Global Business Development
ZTE
David Readman has fourteen years in telecommunications and has worked in sales, marketing, product management and product development. He has primarily been involved with network evolution and market strategies for wireless data services. Prior to ZTE, he worked with Ericsson and held various management positions in the US, Sweden and Canada. He has a Bachelors degree in Engineering from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada.
DATE:
Thursday, November 29, 2007TIME:
7:00am Breakfast/Registration/Networking7:30am Event Begins
9:00am Event Ends
LOCATION:
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP, 4401 Eastgate Mall, San Diego, CA 92121COST:
$10 Pre-registration (please pre-register before noon on November 28)$20 At the door
SIG Co-Chairs:
Dave AhlgrenJasper Bruinzeel,Cel Plan
Jonathan Cheah
Eric DaVersa, Netlogix
Jason Ellis, Staccato Communications
Jeff Harris, Trellisware
Peter Pardee, Hughes Network Systems
David Readman, ZTE
Date:
Thursday, November 29, 20077:00am-9:00am
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Location:
4401 Eastgate MallSan Diego, CA 92121
