Wireless communications expert with more than 30 years of experience in protocol design, software-defined networking, and international telecommunications standardization. This expert is an IEEE Fellow and has chaired a major international standards working group responsible for developing the first internationally recognized 4G wireless standard. With extensive leadership roles spanning government research, major wireless communications companies, and independent consulting, this expert brings exceptional credibility for patent litigation involving wireless systems, network architectures, standards-essential patents, and telecommunications technology.
Formal Education
- Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science (Applied Physics) from Yale University
- M.E. in Electrical Engineering from University of Utah
- A.B. in Physics from Princeton University
Career Highlights
- Founder and President of an independent consulting firm specializing in Ethernet switching, 4G/5G wireless data communications, and standards consulting
- Vice President for Technology and Standards at a mobile WiMAX standards organization, leading mobile WiMAX standardization and certification initiatives
- Senior Vice President at a major wireless communications company, directing technology development and standardization in mobile broadband wireless systems
- Physicist at a federal research agency for an extended period, leading standardization efforts in wireless data networks and radio electronics research
- Chair of a major international wireless standards working group, developing the internationally recognized 4G wireless standard
- Recipient of a prestigious federal government award for strategic leadership in international broadband wireless standards development
Expert Qualifications
- Retained as testifying expert in patent litigation involving wireless broadband standards, 4G technology, and standards-essential patents (SEPs)
- Served as consulting expert in multiple cases involving wireless standards technology, mobile communications systems, and standardization practices
- Fellow of a leading international professional engineering association with formal recognition for standards leadership and innovation
- Published author of technical standards publications and numerous journal articles, conference papers, and technical reports establishing extensive credibility and independence
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Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases can this expert support?
Patent disputes involving wireless standards—4G, 5G, WiMAX. They've testified in litigation around standards-essential patents and mobile broadband systems. Data center networking and SDN cases tied to standards also fall in their wheelhouse.
What is this expert's technical background?
Ph.D. in Applied Physics. Started as a physicist at a federal research agency working on wireless standards, then moved into senior tech roles at major wireless companies. They chaired the standards working group that created the international 4G standard, so they know how standards actually get made.
What technologies does this expert specialize in?
Wireless protocols—WiMAX, LTE, 5G, 802.11. Software-defined networking and OpenFlow too. They understand standards-essential patents and ITU-R procedures for setting international mobile standards.
- IEEE 802.16 WiMAX protocol design
- 4G LTE standardization
- 5G wireless standardization
- Software-Defined Networking (SDN)
- OpenFlow protocol
- P4 programmable data planes
- Carrier Ethernet
- Data center networking
- IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi standards
- U.S. District Courts
- Patent Trial and Appeal Board
- International Trade Commission