The Wist Group

We work with state/municipal governments as a network Subject Matter Expert to assess the viability of new telecommunications operator entrants and access compliance with federal, state and municipal regulatory requirements. I have also worked with law firms as an Expert Witness helping clients obtain favorable judgments through litigation/arbitration. We have provided oral and written testimony and surrebuttal and have been deposed by opposing attorneys. I We have has also appeared before city councils in public forums and the Vermont Public Utility Commission on various telecom-related issues. CLIENTS: Fortune and startup firms, International (over 36 different countries), US Government (Federal, State, and Local) Capabilities: • Data, VoIP, Wireless, and Telepresence IT Network Development and Management • Circuit Acquisition • Optical/RF Network Architecture Design and Services Evaluation • Next Generation Technologies Evaluation • Network Migration Planning • Cellular Coverage Analysis (Strength and Quality of Service) and Optimization • Tower Site Search, Selection, and Development/Construction • Radio Frequency Propagation, Path Studies, Surveys and Regulatory Issues • Frequency Planning, Interference Studies, Coordination and FCC Filing • System Reliability/Availability Analysis • Vendor Equipment Technical Evaluation and Tradeoff Studies • Cost Analysis and Reduction (CAPEX and OPEX) • Technical and Cost Feasibility Studies, Business Cases, Financial Modeling, and Due Diligence • RFP Generation, Analysis, and Proposal Evaluation ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE BASE • Technologies: 4G, 5G • Certifications/Training: DAS Design Certification (Corning), Engineering the Telecommunications System (University of Wisconsin), PMP certification with PMI • Extensive research and development in wave theory, optical/RF propagation, and atmospheric physics