Shatzkamer joins Brocade as Distinguished Engineer and CTO Mobile Networking

BANGALORE, INDIA: Brocade announced today the hiring of mobile, cloud, and digital media technology expert, Kevin Shatzkamer, as Distinguished Engineer and CTO Mobile Networking. In this role, Shatzkamer will collaborate with customer CTOs to develop new operational models to quickly realize revenue-generating services through the use of emerging technologies, such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Functions Virtualization (NFV).

Mobile operator networks are currently undergoing a radical evolution—increasingly referred to as the New IP—in which they will adopt open, software-driven solutions to improve service delivery and modernize business models.

Specializing in mobile architecture design, Shatzkamer has spent the past 15 years analyzing the impact of cloud, mobile, and digital media on the networks of service providers. In taking an ecosystem-wide, experience-centric approach to working with customers, he has become a leading expert in the development of long-term strategies optimized for telecommunications companies.

Recognized as a subject matter expert across the industry, Shatzkamer has more than 50 mobile networking patents granted or issued. Furthermore, he co-convened the Open Web Alliance and has authored two books: “IP Design for Mobile Networks” and “Building the Mobile Internet.”

“As Brocade continues to focus on the needs of mobile carriers, Kevin’s advanced understanding of the mobile, cloud, and digital media trends impacting their networks will prove to be an invaluable resource for our customers,” said Ken Cheng, CTO and VP, Corporate Development at Brocade. “Kevin’s extensive background will be critical as customers seek to navigate the networking landscape while optimizing their business models for the future.”

Previously, Shatzkamer served as a Distinguished Engineer at Cisco. He also currently serves as a board advisor for a number of companies, including DataRPM, Voltserver, and Penthera Partners.