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 product and
system development. I have a proven
record of successful product designs, both as a developer and as a technical
manager. With over 27 years experience
in the cellular telecommunications industry, I have developed a national
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, product and service development,
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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