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Wireless: The Headache You Can't See (Part Deux)Vikas Khanna, Covad Communications, Inc.Presentation Date: June 15, 2009, 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Room: Regency Ballroom, 2nd FL Mezz
Abstract: The presentation is Part II in the series (1st reference, NANOG43) where we focus on: current business case of why the WISP business is still relevant, wireless technology, the new challenges/benefits associated with WiMax
certified equipment (802.16D, fixed), and what we can look forward to in the new "wireless" future.
Vikas Khanna Biography: Vikas Khanna is an accomplished executive and brings over 10 years of hands on domestic and international experience in business operations, technology, and off-shoring. Vikas is a founding management member of NextWeb, Inc., a VC-backed Wireless Internet Service Provider based in Fremont, CA. Vikas was tasked with driving the Internet engineering strategy for the company. During his tenure, NextWeb grew to dominate its market segment, achieve national recognition as an Inc 500 (#104 in 2005) company, and delivered a successful exit with the acquisition by Covad Communications in February 2006. Vikas continued to serve as the Director of Engineering for NextWeb (dba Covad Wireless) where he provided guidance for the company's overall technology growth.
Currently, Vikas holds the position of Vice President, Broadband Technologies for Covad Communications and is responsible for ensuring the successful execution of both the corporate and technology visions. He also serves on the Board of Directors for the Lupus Foundation of Northern California, a non-profit organization based in San Jose, CA. In addition, Vikas also serves on advisory boards for start-up technology companies in the Silicon Valley.
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