He has 30 years of international experience in the planning, engineering and management of telephone, data and video telecommunications networks, with a specialization in wireless deployments.
He was responsible for the technical feasibility evaluation and research, and conceptual design for the WiFi/WiMAX feasibility studies conducted for the Cities of Los Angeles, Oakland and Folsom by Tellus Venture Associates.
Stu's experience ranges from developing satellite communications for rural telephone applications for the State of Alaska, to implementing high speed data networks for telecom carriers (ATT, MCI, GCI, WorldCom), and enterprise network operators (StorageTek, First Interstate Bank, City of Spokane) in the US, to marketing of satellite communications technology for SSE Telecom, STM Wireless, Titan Information Systems, and iDirect Technologies in executive management positions.
He was formerly Chief of Telecommunications Planning for the State of Alaska, and was responsible for obtaining and managing Federal and State funds, with particular success in gaining funding for telecommunications projects. He holds a B.Sc. in Communications from the University of Wisconsin and an M.Sc. in Telecommunication from the University of Colorado.
Recent assignments include:
- Wide Area Network analysis and planning for Southern California Edison, Rosemead, CA.
- WiMAX network deployment for Speakeasy ISP, Seattle, WA.
- Re-banding of public safety radio networks under the Nextel re-banding project.
