Widelity expands leadership team with the addition of Robert McAfee
September 5, 2006Widelity, a professional services company delivering value and expertise with technology solutions, today announced that Robert McAfee has joined the company's leadership team, adding over 20 years of telecommunications, wireless and satellite experience.
Mr. McAfee is an industry veteran with a successful track record of overseeing successful complex ground start initiatives from inception through profitable operation. Prior to joining Widelity, Mr. McAfee served as Director of National Services with Verilink and as the Director of Technology Deployment with XO Communications overseeing the development of their new Wireless Technology Division while directly managing Northern Regional Operations including the North East 22 states and all of Canada. Mr. McAfee has ground started five major corporate divisions or new subsidiary companies. Mr. McAfee has held various global/international and domestic Director, Senior Operations and Senior Engineering positions supporting major corporate development initiatives and has consulted for companies including AT&T, Verizon, Research Management, Lockheed Martin, General Electric, Hughes, and TDS Inc.
Mr. McAfee’s major consulting engagements include AT&T’s Open Ocean System, lead consultant to the Chinese Deputy General of Communications in support of wireless frequency allocation, Lead Director overseeing the 9/11 communications recovery for southern Manhattan, the NY City Mayor’s office, NY City Emergency services and the NY City Financial District and the start up of several new technology businesses and divisions in both the private and government sectors. Mr. McAfee has 43 published technical process documents to his credit and began his career as a Radar Systems Technical Engineer with the United States Coast Guard and later led operational teams supporting US Naval communications programs with General Electric.
"Robert McAfee bring a wealth of industry experience to Widelity that will help us continue to build our client portfolio and, most importantly, deliver value and expertise to our clients", said David Wiley, President of Widelity. "Mac is a highly ethical professional driven to serve our customers and communities. We are honored to include him on our team."