Bob Fowler

Bob Fowler is a seasoned professional in the telecommunications industry, currently serving as a Product Management Specialist for FirstNet LTE Mission Critical Services at AT&T. He has over 40 years of experience in telecommunications technology, focusing on public safety and mission-critical communications. His career began at Motorola in 1984, where he spent 21 years developing various communication solutions before joining AT&T in 2013 to lead product management for the Enhanced Push-to-Talk service. Since January 2018, he has been responsible for overseeing the FirstNet product portfolio, which is designed to meet the needs of public safety agencies.

Professional Background

• Current Position: Product Management Specialist for FirstNet LTE Mission Critical Services at AT&T (Jan 2018 - Present)
• Previous Roles:
  • Product Management for Enhanced Push-to-Talk at AT&T (2014 - Jan 2018)
  • VP of Product Management & Marketing at Image Vision Labs (Apr 2012 - Dec 2013)
  • Senior Business Development Manager at Motorola (Nov 2001 - Jun 2003)

Education

Bob earned his Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in 1999.

Key Contributions

In his role at AT&T, Bob Fowler focuses on:

• Leading innovation in mission-critical services.
• Managing product development and marketing strategies tailored to public safety.
• Overseeing the integration of advanced technologies such as the Etherstack Inter-Working Function (IWF) for interoperability between legacy systems and modern LTE networks.123

Fowler's strategic leadership and extensive experience in product management have positioned him as a key figure in advancing communication solutions for emergency services and public safety personnel.