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Interests

WiMAX, WI-Fi, LTE, Consulting

About Me

ConvergedLinks is an independent consulting firm helping clients leverage emerging technologies to build sustainable businesses

www.convergedlinks.com

Current Company

www.convergedlinks.com

Company Description

ConvergedLinks is an independent consulting firm helping clients leverage emerging technologies to build sustainable businesses.
Our background and expertise is in leading edge mobile and fixed networking technologies and applications including WiMAX, Wi-Fi, Cellular, RFID, UWB, LBS, xDSL, Cable, Powerline and in-home networks.
The application areas include converged wireless networks, location based services, digital home, IPTV, VoD, smart metering, automated meter reading, unified communications, video surveillance and security and public safety networks.
Our specialty is the thorough understanding of the technologies, the regulatory and market forces shaping adoption, innovative applications and most importantly - the impact of these in business terms.
ConvergedLinks is independent of any vendor or service provider, we work for you our client.
Our analysis cuts through the hype and provides you with the essential analysis you need to grow and sustain your business.

Current Position

Principal

Areas of Expertise

Product and Service Strategy: Market Analysis, Business Case, Product definition; Market Validation, make vs. buy evaluation and New Product Introduction including Go-to-market (GTM) strategy.
Wireless: WiMAX; Wi-Fi; Mesh, Cellular 3G/4G/LTE, Femtocell, Picocell, DVB,GPS, ZigBee, Bluetooth, UWB, Satellite and Microwave.
Wireline: xDSL; Local Loop unbundling, Fiber Optics - FTTx; Cable, Powerline and Ethernet in the first/last mile.
Intelligent Home: Home Networking, Smart-Metering, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), Demand-side energy control, automation.
Video Surveillance and analytics: Mobile video surveillance, border and perimeter security, integrated multi-sensor security systems, video compression and storage.
Applications: Fixed-Mobile Convergence, IMS, VoIP, IPTV, Video, Location Based Services, E-911.
IP Networking: Routing, Core, Edge and Home Networks.
Due diligence: Technical and Business evaluation of Intellectual Property, patents and expertise.
Industrial Automation: SCADA networks, Network Monitoring, Industrial Ethernet and Robust Wireless systems.
Network Management and OSS: Network and Element Management System, Billing and Provisioning systems.
Regulatory, Industry Forums and Standards : IEEE, WiMAX Forum, Wi-Fi Alliance, DSL/Broadband Forum, FCC, Industry Canada, uL, CE, CSA, CRTC, Ofcom, femtoforum.

Country of Residence

Canada

City

Kanata

Why are you interested in WiMAX?

Professional in WIMAX, Wi-Fi and multiple broadband systems and applications

Do you use WiMAX service?

Yes

Who is your WiMAX Service provider? (if applicable)

None