Jay Dills

Experience

• 

  Qualcomm

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2015

  Principal Engineer

  Securely enabled government connection, computation, and communication by leading multiple classified, high-impact projects as Principal Engineer. Strong experience in testing and field optimization. Held prior roles of Director of Program Management (2007 to 2008) and multiple other titles (1997 to 2007). Selected highlights from all roles include: • Decreased dropped connections by 30%+ and increased data speeds by 50%+ by increasing efficiency of network resources as primary customer interface for AT&T, T-Mobile and US Cellular. • Netted a $15M+ gain by managing project for evaluation of Automatic Cell Planning within SON area, with recommendations to make $5M investment in Arieso, which later sold for $85M. • Drove $3M in licensing revenue by authoring and contributing to three patents in RAN optimization automation which have received 500+ citations to date.• Built the first digital cellular network in Latin America as technical lead and project manager in LATAM for all network planning, build, RF optimization, parameter optimization and interface with Chilean government.• Originated and evangelized Self-Optimizing Networks worldwide; delivered $1M+ in value by developing and patenting an algorithm for a smartphone to locate itself on a map without GPS, special SW or equipment. Show less

• 

  BandwidthX

  Apr 2016 - May 2021

  SENIOR DIRECTOR OF R&D 5G & LTE

  Steered roadmap planning and competitive analysis for optimization products; wore both the Product Manager and Systems engineer “hats.” Conducted extensive research on relevant telecom standards and literature; utilized insights gained to develop actionable plans and strategies for optimal network performance and enhancement.• Designed and developed the algorithm that gave the company all its value when sold to Aglocell, which demonstrated improvement of both cell capacity (>20%) and cell edge user performance/data rate (>20%).• Proposed an innovative telecom algorithm and architecture that would delay network expansions by 1-2 years by expanding cellular system bandwidth. Successfully influenced CEO to adopt new strategy.• Saved tens of thousands of dollars in training time and cost by mentoring the software team to fluency in LTE 5G/4G technologies, RF network planning, Physical Layer, RRC, MOCN, MORAN, and more. Show less

• 

  Pivotal Commware®

  Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  Director of Product Line Management

  Led software through go-to-market production release, prepared business cases, determined fee structure and drove product roadmap. Championed rigorous software readiness review process. Worked in lockstep with C-level leadership, internal teams and customers to ensure data-driven customer feedback into product development cycles.• Propelled $12M in revenue across eight FWA Verizon markets within nine months through multiple achievements across new projects, team collaboration, and process optimization listed below.• Streamlined the field installation process from weeks and $10K+ to a four-hour remote job; created new, intuitive user interface which created time and money savings by reducing level of support required. • Paved a path to valuable future machine-learning technologies in network optimization by initiating project with Verizon focused on optimization of Holographic Beam-Forming Antennas in mmWave technology.• Increased software development team productivity by 300% while maintaining zero attrition. Built a culture of autonomy, mastery and purpose backed by a cross-functional team of industry experts. • Tripled team capacity from delivering two small features per year to 6+ full releases per year through 1:1 coaching and mentoring to increase efficiency and performance. Mentored other Product Managers. Show less

• 

  Aglocell, Inc.

  Jan 2024 - now

  Chief Technical Officer & Advisory Board Member

  Aglocell purchased BandwidthX and is building a business around the AI patent and product previously developed during tenure as Senior Director of R&D 5G & LTE at BandwidthX (2015 to 2021 – see page two).Oversee technology strategy; partner with advisory board on business strategy and planning for future features and exit strategy. Lead customer engagement with system integrators (IBM, Quadgen, Amdocs, Tech Mahindra) to evangelize technology and clarify workability. Distill analytical insights from complex field trials into clear storyline presentations.• Mitigated risk by mentoring CEO to close technological knowledge gaps and ensure proper understanding of the technology for future customer presentations. • Led strategy to approach Cellular Operators (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) via contracted System Integrators. Analyzed hundreds of thousands of pieces of data from field trials to distill and demonstrate value proposition. • Preserved ability to re-sell technology to other markets, despite demand for exclusive rights to the patent and software-produced results, by partnering with legal counsel and cultivating wide field of prospects. Show less

• 

  Toyota Tsusho Systems US, Inc.

  Sept 2024 - now

  Product Cybersecurity R&D Lead