Education
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
, Executive MBA courses -Kansas State University
BSEE, Electronics 1974-01-01 - 1976-01-01Work Experience
Adept Opinion
Current
Adept Opinion
Avaya
2009-01-01 - 2016-01-01
Avaya
Nortel Networks
1987-01-01 - 2009-01-01
Nortel Networks
Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company)
1976-01-01 - 1987-01-01
Motorola Mobility (a Lenovo Company)
Skills
Summary
Principal Consultant and Expert Witness at Adept Opinion, advising on communications related intellectual property, technology, business perspectives, and market dynamics. A master at demystifying innovation and uncovering, protecting, and asserting innovative ideas while assuring clients attain their goals. Prolific inventor and subject matter expert on numerous technologies. Highly familiar with the nuisances of intellectual property generation and protection, a natural at providing expert opinions and assistance with various patent matters. Recognized telecommunications industry expert and visionary, promoting technologies that enable people to simplify their professional and personal lives. Always abreast of the latest advances and trends, an evangelist for keeping the ‘future-in-focus’ and promoting the potential of disruptive technologies. Instrumental in identifying and architecting leading-edge multimedia communications solutions, modernizing software development environments, and helping the industry define signaling standards enabling true multi-vendor communications. Proponent of harnessing the disruptive potential of Internet-centric, cloud, and app development and deployment models. Well respected for building mutually beneficial collaborative relationships and partnerships. Visit adeptopinion.com for additional insight including patent portfolio.