TECHNOLOGY/PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
President, Drucker Associates
12124 N.E. 144th St
Kirkland, Washington 98034
Office: (425) 820-3411
E-mail: edrucker@drucker-associates.com
I have been involved in innovative
electronic and telecommunications product and service development for over
thirty-five years. My primary interests
and expertise lie in the area of radio communications technology, product, and
system development. I have a proven
record of successful product and system designs, both as a developer and as a
technical manager. With 30 years
experience in the cellular telecommunications industry, I have developed a
national and international reputation as an expert in a wide range of radio
technologies and their applications.
Career Experience
1992 - Present:
President, Drucker Associates
Drucker Associates is a
consulting firm providing world-class technical expertise to a variety of
telecommunications industry clients worldwide. Drucker Associates specializes in
providing strategic technical direction and analysis, product and service
development, business strategy, system optimization, and specialized training
for carriers, manufacturers, and others in the wireless telecommunications
field. We also assist other business, educational, and government entities with
strategic guidance in the use of wireless technologies in their core
enterprises.
As a recognized authority, I
am occasionally called upon to provide expert testimony in legal matters
dealing with wireless technology issues. I also write a monthly column on
technology topics that appears in the trade journal Wireless Week.
1984 - 1992:
Director of Research, U S WEST NewVector Group
As Director of Research, I
headed the group responsible for strategic technical direction of NewVector, a
major cellular telephone service provider that is now part of Verizon
Wireless. While at NewVector, I:
Had a major role in resolving technical difficulties involved in launching the first commercial cellular systems.
Performed detailed analytical, laboratory, and field evaluations of second generation digital and advanced analog air interface technologies, including TDMA, CDMA, and NAMPS, microcellular technologies, and such wireless technologies as CT-2 and DECT.
Represented NewVector on various industry technical committees and standards-making bodies, and was called upon to present papers at several industry gatherings.
Was responsible for development of the world's first cellular pay phone.
Was responsible for development of one of the first practical cellular "boosters" (cellular repeaters).
Developed a number of innovative techniques for improving performance and efficiency of cellular system designs, including several for which patents have been granted.
1979 - 1983:
Engineering Manager, E. F. Johnson Co.
As Engineering Manager at
the US Communications subsidiary, I had responsibility for numerous product
development programs involving land mobile radio telecommunications
technologies. While at US
Communications, I:
Helped lead the company in substantial growth, making it an attractive takeover candidate.
Participated in development of mobile unit logic and signal processing equipment for AT&T's Chicago cellular trial system.
Managed development of highly successful first generation commercial cellular mobile equipment.
Developed one of the first practical single chip cellular baseband processing systems, including several patented innovations.
Was cited by the company president for outstanding achievement.
Other Career Experience: Boeing Electronics, Physio-Control Corporation, Data I/O Inc.,
and Data Link, Inc.
Staff and project
engineering positions involving development of communications and biomedical
products and systems.
Education
Bachelor of Science,
Electrical Engineering: University of
Washington, 1971
Master of Science,
Electrical Engineering: University of
Washington, 1974
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