David Witkowski

David Witkowski is a wireless and telecommunications industry veteran with extensive experience in leadership roles across various organizations. Here are some key details about his background and current positions:

Professional Experience

David Witkowski is the Founder and CEO of Oku Solutions LLC, a company he has led for over a decade. Oku Solutions provides professional support services to the wireless telecommunication industry, assisting with site planning, hearing support, negotiations with municipalities, community outreach, RF/EMF engineering, policy analysis, and business development consultation.12

In addition to his role at Oku Solutions, David holds several other significant positions:

• Executive Director of the Wireless Communications Initiative at Joint Venture Silicon Valley since September 201523
• Senior Advisor for Broadband Deployment at Monterey Bay Economic Partnership (MBEP) since June 20232

Education and Military Service

David holds a BSEE from the University of California, Davis. He began his career in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served from 1982 to 1986, working in electronics and radio communications.2

Industry Leadership and Affiliations

David is actively involved in several industry organizations:

• Co-Chair of the Deployment Working Group at IEEE Future Networks
• Co-Chair of the GCTC Wireless SuperCluster at NIST
• Fellow of the Radio Club of America
• Senior Member of the IEEE
• Life Member of the IEEE Microwave Theory and Techniques Society13

Publications and Expertise

David is a prolific author and contributor to the field of wireless communications. He has authored or co-authored several books and papers, including:

• "Bridging the Gap: 21st Century Wireless Telecommunications"
• "Economic Impacts to Residential Real Estate from Small Wireless Facilities"
• "5G vs. Wi-Fi: Challenges for Economic, Spectrum, and Security Policy"3

His expertise spans various areas of wireless technology, public policy, and telecommunications infrastructure deployment.

Professional Services

Through Oku Solutions, David offers a range of services including:

• Broadband strategic action planning
• Expert witness for RF/EMF hearings
• Electromagnetic engineering
• Implementation of Wi-Fi networks
• Legislative testimony and FCC filings
• Leadership briefings on telecommunications public policy4

David Witkowski's career demonstrates a deep commitment to advancing wireless communications technology and infrastructure, with a focus on practical solutions and public-private partnerships.