Akshay Sharma, CTO, Calypso Wireless
Mr. Sharma has an extensive background in telecom switching with converged applications: Wireless access using 2G GSM, 3G UMTS networks, Wireline access with ISDN, V5.2, GR-303, and VoIP access with WiFi, DSL and Packetcable networks. Sharma directed product strategies at early VoIP leaders: TollBridge, Convergent Networks, and at CopperCom, where he defined their VoIP product offerings resulting in over 100 Softswitch deployments. At Siemens, Sharma was instrumental in putting together the 3G UMTS, 3GPP IMS core network solution for Cingular, a joint venture between SBC Communications Inc. (NYSE: SBC) and BellSouth Corporation (NYSE: BLS) and was awarded an "Outstanding Contribution Award" at Siemens for work on Alcatel's Spatial Softswitch. Sharma also worked as Chief Architect Mobile Enterprise Solutions combining Enterprise VoIP solutions, 3GPP IMS solutions, and has contributed to standards with Cablelabs, ETSI and has held a visiting advisor position at Telcordia. |
