Richard Hawkins

Vice President of Technology & Operation 

Mr. Richard Hawkins leads the Aviation Working group on AeroMACS Technology initiatives for the WiMAX Forum, focusing on AeroMACS Public Key Infrastructure and Certification. Mr. Hawkins joined the WiMAX Forum in 2010 and held the role of COO then assumed an advisory role in 2017 to consult on key initiatives. Mr. Hawkins is a highly motivated and results-oriented Telecommunications Executive with over 20 years of experience in the wireless industry specializing in business operations and large scale national programs. Extensive experience from both a technical and project management perspective, include cross functional team leadership, process & standards development, site development, spectrum clearing, management of RF design & planning, regulatory affairs, equipment engineering & integration and network optimization. Proven success in organizational development, strategic planning, budgeting, and contract negotiation. Mr. Hawkins is also a Strategic Advisor and Independent Board Director specializing in small-cap public companies, capital acquisition, finance, public equity, and debt offerings, business operations, regulatory compliance and related areas.

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