NEDAS Live! Where Wireline and Wireless Meet

Carrie Charles, CEO of Broadstaff LLC, joins the program to discuss the hiring and recruiting trends that they are seeing over the past year and in 2021. She reveals the types of jobs that are most in-demand, what candidates are looking for in a potential job, and how employers can attract top talent.  To learn more about Broadstaff, visit: https://broadstaffglobal.com/ 

Tune in for a special podcast interview as Steve Yapsuga interviews business transformation leaders Andrew Freedman, Dr. Kent Wesinger, and Carrie Charles.

This episode features an interview with Andrea Freedman, EMBA.  Andrew is the Managing Partner of SHIFT,  Business Transformation Expert and the #1 Amazon Best-Selling author of THRIVE: The Leader's Guide to Building a High Performance Culture.  THRIVE provides leaders with a clear blueprint for building a high-performance culture. Drawing on extensive experience in change management, organizational development, and performance consulting, Andrew shared a systematic approach in a way that enables leaders to take immediate action to shift workforce engagement and performance.  

This episode features an interview with Dr. Kent Wessinger, Founder, create2elevate Research Lab, as he reveals the thinking behind his conclusion that Millennials will be the greatest generation in organizational history. He also shares tips for recruiting, hiring and retaining Millennial talent.  To learn more visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNI1Y22oZfU

This episode features an interview with Hugh Carspecken from  DartPoints, Martin Hannigan from Deep Edge, and Tim Parker from Flexential, as they discuss the role of data centers in converged infrastructure. 

This episode features an interview with Dave O'Callaghan from Vation Ventures, as well as Paul Fettuccia and Franco Fettuccia from ANS Advanced Network Services. 

Ray LaChance, co-Founder & CEO of ZenFi Networks, joins the program to discuss challenging the network design status quo and the horizontal tower model. 

Andy Penley, Vice President of Wireless Solutions at ZenFi Networks, and Ezra Hug, Executive Director of Wireless Solutions at ZenFi Networks,  join the program to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for edge deployment. They dispel some myths about 5G, and reveal the importance of improving network infrastructure to meet the needs of communities. Discover how ZenFi Networks has adapted during the COVID-19 disruption, and the changes that are still needed to meet future network demands.  

As ExteNet Systems’ VP of Inside Plant, Jeff Robator oversees the lit network including DWDM, Lit Wave, Ethernet, Private Network, Cloud and IP connectivity with both metro and national lit and metro enterprise dark fiber service solutions available. In this episode, Jeff shares his thoughts on industry trends and changes, and how the COVID-19 pandemic is altering the way that his organization does business. Discover the network challenges and opportunities that commercial real estate owners are facing.              

Nicole Miller, Sr. Managing Director at Savills, joins the program to discuss the response to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Discover the challenges and opportunities that are arising from the move to virtual meetings and increased digital communication. Nicole also shares her thoughts about how companies can best support their teams during this time. 

This episode features an interview with John McGrath, CEO of Advantage Engineers. Mr. McGrath has held senior positions in large national and international engineering and consulting firms. For the past 25 years, he has been involved with the deployment of wireless communications facilities and fiber optic and networks, and has managed the design and construction of thousands of wireless communications facilities throughout the United States. John discusses the transition that his company has made during the COVID-19 crisis, and some of the industry trends that he see emerging due to the current disruption. 

Wade Sarver, author, consultant, and solution architect, joins the program to share his perspective on smart cities, 5G, and smart poles. He reveals the challenges and trends that are driving the distribution of infrastructure investment, and shares potential monetization strategies. Wade also discusses the charities that he supports and why they are important to him. 

This episode features an interview with Guy Jouannelle. Guy currently provides consulting services to the District of Columbia’s Office of Unified Communications (OUC) managing several programs including the public safety in-building radio coverage program. Guy shares lessons and takeaways he's learned from his experiences leading the implementation and operations of the first wireless broadband network dedicated to public safety. 

James Patrignelli, Director of Northeast Sales at Liquid Technology, joins the program to discuss the work that his company does in the field of IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) and shares tips for properly transferring data as well as disposing of hardware. James reveals feedback from their customer survey about future buying trends, and also discusses the connection between IT Asset Disposition and overall corporate sustainability efforts. Discover what organizations should consider when selecting an ITAD provider and how to maximize the ROI of older equipment. 

Jonathan Adelstein, President & CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association and former Commissioner of the FCC, joins the program to discuss the impact of the current legislative environment on the industry, and the progress that still needs to be made. He also reveals the efforts that are underway to meet the technology workforce needs of the future. Discover the need to simplify the regulatory process, and how local municipalities can be part of the solution.

Leticia Latino van-Splunteren, CEO of Neptuno USA and member of the Wireless Infrastructure Association/Smart City Council National Task Forces, joins the program to discuss the evolution of the smart city movement. Leticia shares the unique history of Neptuno USA, and reveals the infrastructure investments that will be necessary to make smart cities a reality. She also shares her thoughts about gender equality in the industry, and the people that she looks to as mentors. 

This episode features an interview with corporate storyteller Steve Multer as he discusses trends in technology events, and what defines a successful event. Discover the challenges and opportunities for larger and smaller events, and how big changes can come from small events. Steve also reveals the importance of transparency in connecting with the emerging workforce. 

Jonathan Rowney, Principle Engineer at Ranplan Wireless and Jason Suplita, Vice President Americas, at Ranplan Wireless, join the program to discuss their company’s platform that can plan, design and optimize in-building and outdoor wireless networks in coordination. They discuss best practices in the design process and the importance of addressing a customer’s pain points. They also reveal some of the design challenges, and the key role of building owners.

Brian Slean, Vice President of Network Engineering at ZenFi Networks, joins the program to discuss the history of ZenFi and how the company is addressing smart city infrastructure. Brian shares his thoughts about the edge, both from a consumer and carrier point of view. He also discusses the value of kiosks for both consumers and business owners, and lessons he’s learned from challenges he’s faced in his career.

Jezzibell Gilmore, SVP of Business Development and Co-Founder of PacketFabric, joins the program to discuss how her company is changing the way that the world connects to each other. Jezzibell shares her thoughts about the interconnection between wireline and wireless and the need for wireline to evolve. She also shares a case study that illustrates the benefits of PacketFabric's network automation solution for customers.