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"This collaborative alliance is a necessary requirement to educate the market and make IBW a standard part of society in the future,"
Ian Sugarbroad
President and CEO, LGC Wireless
IBWA Vice President

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Dr. Anand K. IyerDr. Anand K. Iyer
President

Dr. Iyer is the founder and President of the In-Building Wireless Alliance. In January 2008 he joined WellDoc Communications as President and COO. WellDoc focuses on simplifying the way diabetes is managed by leveraging technology, information sharing, analytics, and collaboration, in conjunction with traditional innovation. He has more than 20 years of consulting, industrial, and academic experience in the areas of business strategy development, network engineering, economic modeling, service development, and value network analysis. He was most recently the Lead Director in the Wireless Communications Practice at PRTM Management Consultants, where he focused on helping companies in both the commercial and government sectors capitalize on the convergence of three mega trends: Internet ubiquity, emerging wireless technologies, and innovative business models. Prior to joining PRTM, Dr. Iyer was a member of the scientific staff at Bell Northern Research and Nortel Networks. He holds a Ph.D. and an MS degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and an MBA degree from Carnegie Mellon University. He also holds a BE degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carleton University. Dr. Iyer holds memberships in the IEEE, Society for Photo-Optic Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE), and Sigma Xi. Anand can be reached at aiyer@welldoc-communications.com.

 

Ian SugarbroadIan Sugarbroad
Vice President

Ian is President and CEO of LGC Wireless. Ian brings over thirty years of telecommunications industry experience to the position. Prior to LGC, Ian was the president of interWAVE Communications, a manufacturer of compact GSM microcellular equipment. In that role, he increased interWAVE's sales and acquired a number of private companies to broaden the product line and expand market reach. He led interWAVE's successful IPO, raising $130 million. Previously, Ian spent 20+ years at Nortel Networks, playing key roles in a number of different business units. Ian holds a B.S. in Physics from the University of London, as well as an M.S. in Physics and an MBA from the University of Western Ontario. Ian can be reached at ian@lgcwireless.com.

Tommy RussoTommy Russo
Treasurer

Tommy Russo is Chief Technology Office for Akridge Properties in Washington DC. Tommy is responsible for all aspects of technological and informational systems for the Akridge organization and its affiliates.  He is charged with research, development and implementation of new and innovative information systems and to advance Akridge’s position among its competitors in providing cutting-edge technology to its Clients.
Mr. Russo's continued education and practical experience in information systems, coupled with his broad professional experience in residential and commercial construction, enables him to provide Akridge industry-leading technological services. Tommy can be reached at trusso@akridge.com.

David FindlingDavid Findling
Secretary

David Findling is currently the Director of Technology Architecture within the Motorola Technology Organization responsible for leading a technology strategy and unified domain architectures in support of Motorola’s seamless mobility vision.

David is a leader in the field of Enterprise Mobility/Wireless Technology. Possessing over 20 years experience in the industry working with innovative companies like ARDIS, Abbott Laboratories, Wizdom Systems, Intel, and was formerly the Chief Enterprise Architect in Motorola’s Information Technology Office.  His experience and expertise have earned him an outstanding reputation for innovative solution architectures in addition to evaluating industry trends and leveraging emerging technologies. David holds a Masters degree in Information Technology from Northwestern University where he has served as an adjunct instructor. David can be reached at David.Findling@motorola.com.

Daniel T. BurnsDaniel T. Burns
Board Member

Dan Burns is the Director, Systems Technology Building Efficiency for Johnson Controls Inc. Dan is responsible for locating, integrating, and enabling technologies in Johnson Controls products and offerings.  Dan plays a major role in the overall strategic development and deployment of Johnson Controls Integrated Solutions approach to the delivery of products and services.  He has proven that a strategic approach can deliver a better end product to customers at a lower cost than traditional construction.  Dan started with Johnson Controls in 2004 as a Senior Systems Sales Executive and has successfully led the integration of enabling technologies into Johnson Controls products and services.  His knowledge from the IT industry of hardware, wired and wireless networking technologies, and software applications has allowed him to expand the scope and realm of solutions beyond past opportunities.

Prior to joining Johnson Controls, he owned an information technology consulting firm in the Twin Cities in Minnesota, worked as Chief Technology Officer for a software integration company based in Singapore, and directed an information technology organization at the University of Maryland. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland. Dan can be reached at daniel.t.burns@jci.com.