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New York, NY-based Verizon has Retired Anthony J. Melone as Chief Technology Officer
About the Company
Verizon Communications Inc., headquartered in Basking Ridge, NJ, is a Dow 30 company employing a diverse workforce of more than 180,000 dedicated employees around the globe. Every day, we connect people, companies and communities with our powerful network technology. Not many companies get the chance to change the industry and change the world through innovation. We do. And as we take on these exciting opportunities, we remain true to Verizon`s Credo, providing clear direction for every employee action, every day.
About the Person
Anthony J. Melone, also known as Tony, has been the Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Verizon Communications Inc. since December 7, 2010, he led the transition of the Verizon Wireless network from 3G (third-generation) services to the commercial launch, at the end of 2010, of 4G LTE (fourth-generation, Long Term Evolution) services. Tony Melone is executive vice president and chief technology officer for Verizon Communications, with responsibility for Verizon`s technology roadmap, including overall platforms integrity and architecture, network strategy and product development. He is also responsible for the company’s overall network engineering and operations. Previously, he served as vice president of network operations for Verizon Wireless, with responsibility for the company’s nationwide network operations, including overall quality assurance, implementation of new products and services, and regulatory compliance. Also during his tenure, Verizon Wireless launched the nation`s first wireless broadband wide-area network and implemented key innovative services including mobile broadband, V CAST Music over-the-air music download service, IP-based Push-to-Talk, and VZ Navigator for turn-by-turn navigation on cell phones. Melone has 31 years of telecommunications experience, including operations and engineering positions of increasing responsibility with the former Bell Atlantic company. He joined Bell Atlantic Mobile`s network operations group in 1996, and at Verizon Wireless` formation in 2000 was named staff vice president of network planning and administration. Melone holds a bachelor`s degree in electrical engineering from Villanova University and a master`s degree in engineering from the University of Pennsylvania. In 2010, he received the prestigious Villanova University J. Stanley Morehouse Award for outstanding leadership in the engineering profession.
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