IWCE Introduces the Next-Gen of Leaders in Communications Technology

Feb. 20, 2018

The annual IWCE Young Professional Award showcases the next-generation of leaders in the communications technology industry who are shaping the future of the industry.

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International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE), the premier annual event for communications technology professionals, has introduced the second annual IWCE Young Professional Award winners. The award showcases the next-generation of leaders in the communications technology industry who are shaping the future of the industry.

IWCE’s Young Professional Awards recognize young professionals under 35 who have made a significant contribution in his or her company or agency and works in the communications technology industry. These individuals are executing some of the most innovative ideas, showing creativity and initiative.

“Congratulations to the 2018 Young Professional award winners,” said Stephanie McCall, Show Director, IWCE. “These individuals are the up-and-comers in the telecommunications industry, honored for their spectacular work and accomplishments. We look forward to celebrating their achievements at IWCE in March and seeing their contributions in the years to come.”

The 2018 IWCE Young Professional Award Winners

Tamim Akimi, LTE Engineer, Booz Allen Hamilton
Rodrigo Batista de Moura, Deputy Planning Coordinator for Critical Communications, State Secretariat of Public Safety for Rio de Janeiro
Steven Cheng, Regional Product Manager for North America, Comba Telecom
Brandon Edelman, Product Manager, Value Added Services, Motorola
Reinhard Ekl, Vice President of Product and Public Safety, RapidSOS, Inc.
Colton Engel, Emergency Management and Communications Director, Saline County Emergency Management
Carrie Johnson, Lead Manager-FirstNet, ATT
Alex Lorello, Chief Engineer, SecuLore Solutions
Stephen McConnell, Service Technician, Turris Communications Ltd.
Thomas Meno, Information Technology Specialist, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Benjamin Morgan, Developer; Professional Services, Avtec
Jared VandenHeuvel, Project Coordinator, Public Safety Broadband Program, Texas Department of Public Safety
Ross Venhuizen, Software Strategy & Operations Consultant, Motorola Solutions
William Wong, DAS Engineering Manager, Advanced RF Technologies, Inc. (ADRF)
Minghua Xu, Controller, Hytera America, Inc.

Winners will be recognized at a special ceremony on Thursday, March 8. IWCE takes place March 5-9, 2018 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.