Neville Ray
Sr. Vice President of Engineering & Operations
T-Mobile USA

Mr. Ray has worked in the telecommunications industry for over 20 years with specific experience in the design, deployment and operational management of GSM wireless networks in the USA and worldwide. His experience includes all aspects of wireless network design and deployment including radio planning & optimization; wireless switching; base station equipment design, operation and maintenance; data transmission; cell site design and construction; transport facilities planning and management.

Mr. Ray is the Senior Vice President of Engineering & Operations with national responsibility for the management of the T-Mobile wireless network across the USA. Prior to assuming the national role, he held the position of Vice President Network Engineering & Operations for the Northeast region. Mr. Ray led VoiceStream Wireless through the 9/11 terrorist attacks, receiving significant recognition from the NYPD, NY state agencies and the FCC.

His varied career began with designing and installing telecommunications systems in the UK, Central America and Southern Africa. He has been involved in the installation of GSM wireless networks in the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait and has undertaken numerous projects deploying cellular, microwave and broadcast systems throughout the Middle East and Far East.

His US career began with Pacific Bell Mobile Services in 1995, where he held the position of Vice President of Network Operations in San Diego and Las Vegas. b>

Prior to joining Pacific Bell he worked for PA Consulting in both Europe and the USA.

Mr. Ray is a graduate of City University, London, UK with a BSc degree in Engineering. He holds licenses, accreditations and memberships with the following organizations: The Institution of Electrical and Electronic Engineers: The Institution of Civil Engineers: Chartered Professional Engineer UK (PE equivalent); Member of the Project Management Institute, USA.

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