Paul Keator, Senior Engineering Manager, Dish Network
Highly motivated professional with 22 years’ experience in the telecommunications industry emphasizing on broadband and Internet-based solutions. Proven leadership skills and demonstrated success in developing strategies, translating them into tactical executions while concentrating on growth and revenue objectives. Expert in network standardization along with in-home strategies. Well versed from the core to the home with a unique understanding from an engineering and product perspective. Very technical while understanding the product / customer strategy of the ecosystem. Always focused on customer satisfaction and cost optimization.
Proven collaborator and leader of the conversation in a customer or internal setting driving the conversation focusing on solutions that meet the customers or internal partner’s needs. Willing to have the hard conversations with executive management to drive the right solutions for the business and customer. Enjoyed success in leading merger activities and strategic planning to drive the company in a successful direction.
Strong experience participating in industry standards bodies including the HomeGrid Forum, Broadband Forum along with prpl. Currently, the Director of the Board for the HomeGrid Forum.