NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)

Director, Device Architecture Realization at AT&T MOBILITY SERVICES LLC

AT&T MOBILITY SERVICES LLC

Retirement

Technology realization on a portfolio of IoT devices ranging from simple meters to sophisticated telematics solutions. Devices utilize a variety of solution including LTE, CAT-1bis, 5G, and upcoming 5G RedCap.

Director, IoT Device Architecture

From a technological standpoint, I am responsible for the portfolio of Android wireless products. Leading a team that handles everything from device onboarding to testing, in-life support, and the RFP's technical requirements. Collaboration with major Android manufacturers (Samsung, LG, Motorola, etc.) as well as niche players (Sonim, Kyocera).

Lead a team of engineers in defining requirements, validating, and ensuring the performance of mobile chip manufacturers' products. As we transition to a 5G world and its new technologies, we collaborate with leading chipmakers such as Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, and others.

Also responsible for new and existing products in the 4G and 5G Fixed Wireless space. Maintaining a broad perspective on the latest technologies, device selection and onboarding, and device specifications. Furthermore, Z-axis technology and solution delivery for 911 emergency call services.

Director, Device Architecture Realization

Responsible for the portfolio of Apple wireless device products and program initiatives as it relates to AT&T.  We work closely with the Apple Product team to ensure that a quality product with new and innovative features reaches AT&T customers.

Lead a team of engineers to set requirements, validate, and ensure performance of products from mobile chipset manufacturers. We work with the leading chipset makers including Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, Intel, HiSilicon, and others as we transition to a 5G world and its new technologies.

Responsible for the technology side of AT&T’s bi-annual RFP effort to select new wireless devices for sale through our retail channels.

Finally, we oversee the AT&T Test Labs in the Redmond, WA area where validation of network and wireless equipment is done.

Director, Device Technology Realization

Launching the first 5G wireless device for AT&T.  Effort is a multi-vendor, multi-discipline effort which involves cutting edge mmWave technology and a very aggressive timeline.

Lead a team of engineers to set requirements, validate, and ensure performance of products from mobile chipset manufacturers. We work with the leading chipset makers including Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, Intel, HiSilicon, and others.

Responsible for the certification and onboarding of all wireless devices being sold by AT&T.  My team provides subject matter expertise on a number of wireless communication areas including  RF performance, LTE Advanced technologies (LAA, 256QAM), 5G New Radio, and LTE bands (Carrier Aggregation).

Finally, we oversee the AT&T Test Labs in the Redmond, WA area where validation of network and wireless equipment is done.

AT&T Mobility

Director, Chipset & Device Dev. Program

Lead a team of engineers who work with mobile chipset manufacturers to validate and certify their chips for the AT&T mobility network.  The team sets the requirements, future needs, and ensures compliance to those specs.

We work with the leading chipset makers including Qualcomm, Samsung, MediaTek, Intel, and others.

Our work ranges from mobile handsets to wearables and the emerging needs of IoT devices in a CAT-M, CAT-1, and NB-IoT configuration

My team provides subject matter expertise on a number of wireless communication areas including wireless charging, RF performance and specifications, and LTE bands (Carrier Aggregation)

Director, Subscriber Product Engineering

Responsibility for an extensive portfolio of software development projects for Cloud Services, Security Products, and developer API offerings.  

Accountable for managing the work for a team of Technical Solution Managers

Broad understanding of cloud technology, threat management practices, and API based solutions.

Annual budget accountability ($100M+)

Ongoing efforts with European carriers, provides practical knowledge of anti-trust, EU regulations, and carrier relations.

AT&T

Executive Director, Technology

Successfully delivered Isis (Softcard):  A multi-year effort between Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile to establish a NFC retail payment solution.  

Managed the OneAPI Exchange Platform effort, working with EU mobile carriers to create a standardized payment platform for mobile applications.

WAC (Wholesale Application Community) undertaken with the GSMA and other carriers globally.  The objective: a standardized API based mobile payment solution for developers selling applications.

Extensive mobile & retail payment experience.  This ranges from micro-payment solutions, OTA platforms, as well as retail.  Further, a deep understanding of credit card payment processing networks, HCE, Secured Element SIM cards, the associated security protocols, and USA banking regulations.

Director, Cross-Carrier Initiatives

Responsible for managing AT&T’s commerce website.  Duties ranged from driving continuous enhancements to the platform, as well as day to day sustainment, and operational activities.  

Extensive experience launching applications for Android, iOS, and Windows handsets. Notable applications include AT&T Navigator, FamilyMap and U-Verse Live TV.  

Experience with website technologies and architecture ranging from elastic application architecture, cloud solutions, load balancers, gateways, proxies, firewalls, and search engines.

Strong end to end product management skills from the initial RFP processes, to requirements gathering, and executing on the entire LBGUPS experience.

Well practiced in managing vendor relationships from inception to end.  

Expertise in Video on Demand, Location Based Services, mobile search engines, and proper User Interface design.

Real working experience with both waterfall and Agile development methodologies.

Director, Storefronts & Apps

Served as the Marketing lead for the mobile applications Preloads Program

Marketing responsibility for selection and merchandising mobile applications.  

Analytical analysis, development of go-to-market plans, and combining market data with technical handset knowledge to produce a roadmap to revenue growth.

Senior Product Manager, Mobile Games

Served as the bridge between the Marketing and technical disciplines responsible for enhancements to the mobile content storefront.  Led a six person team and coordinated the efforts of 95 members of an external vendor.

PETER K WONG