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Rockville, MD-based Device Cloud Networks has Appointed John Carvalho as Chief Technology Officer
About the Company
DCN delivers next-generation services that support the growing demand for connected devices Worldwide. The company is born from deep roots within the telecommunications community and holds a legacy of success in delivering products globally that help people and things communicate over networks. Its new service delivery platform for M2M enablement focuses on addressing the needs that have historically challenged the growth, penetration, and business opportunities hoped for through the ability to connect devices simply and easily.
About the Person
John Carvalho joins Device Cloud Networks after completing an instrumental role with Comcast in the deployment of a Wi-Fi network covering most of the northeastern U.S. Mr. Carvalho was also previously involved with the design and deployment of the first two large scale deployments of GSM in the U.S., firstly with APC-Sprint in Washington D.C. and then with Pacific Bell Wireless in California. Further experience also stems from key positions with Telefonica O2, where he was responsible for Core Network Innovation in their European business, having oversight of four countries including the economic powerhouses of Germany and the UK. Earlier in his career, he worked in the early phases of design and specification of GSM systems with Ericsson. In this role, he was part of the global expansion of mobile communications, working in Sweden, The Netherlands, Germany and the UK, driving the systems acceptance of such notable global telecommunications players as Vodafone, Orange and Telefonica. Mr. Carvalho earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Durham University in the UK.
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