Edgar Figueroa

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Edgar Figueroa

Chief Executive Officer, Wi-Fi Alliance

Under Edgar’s leadership the Wi-Fi Alliance has led an unprecedented period of market growth.  Edgar defined the Wi-Fi Alliance program development framework, and forged a number of partnerships and programs to facilitate the penetration of Wi-Fi into mass markets.

Previously, Edgar was involved in telepresence product strategy at Ridgeway Systems (now Tandberg).  He also held product management and engineering roles at 3M Company. He is a veteran of the United States Navy, and has taught at the University of Texas and at Austin Community College. Edgar is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin.

He holds a Masters in Technology Commercialization, and undergraduate degrees with honors in Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics.

Session:  The Future of Mobile Access — Blending Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Services
Date:  Tuesday, Oct. 25
Time: 3:40 PM