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June 28, 2006
Jon Arnold / Dave Hattey
On this week's podcast, Jon spoke with David Hattey, President and CEO of FirstHand Technologies. This is another Ottawa-based company, formerly known as SIPquest, who has long been associated with the development of SIP. David explained what brought about the name change, as well as the direction SIP is taking as it evolves and matures into one of the key enablers of IP communications. He also provided an interesting perspective as to why Ottawa is such a fertile market for companies in this space.
David Hattey, President & CEO, FirstHand Technologies
Dave's 24 years of technology and leadership experience range from small business to Fortune 100 enterprise and spans the entire value chain including end user, reseller, operator, and OEM.
Prior to joining FirstHand Technologies, Dave served as Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Voice Solutions at 3Com, overseeing the defining, marketing, and implementing of 3Com's voice solutions to enterprises of all sizes. Dave also served as President of EFJohnson Company, a provider of wireless communications systems for public safety, commercial, and government customers, leading a turnaround of the company resulting in the company's first profitable year since going public 5 years earlier. Before EFJohnson, Dave served as Vice President, Operations for RACOM Corporation, a privately held mobile operator, overseeing the company's deployment and maintenance of a digital network covering more than 40,000 square miles. Previously, Dave held executive and managerial positions in General Electric, the Ericsson/GE joint venture, and Ericsson Inc. He led their North American Utility and US Federal business segments and also held leadership roles in sales, product management, marketing, and engineering. Dave earned bachelor's degrees in electrical engineering and computer engineering from the University of Michigan and his master's degree in business administration from Duke's Fuqua School of Business. Dave holds 11 patents.
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Posted at June 28, 2006 12:38 PM
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