Employment History:
Research and Development, Lucent Technologies (Now Alcatel-Lucent); Engineering Manager, Land Mobile Radio-Private Radio/Public Safety Systems Engineering Division, Ericsson (Now M/A-COM)

Published Works:
Mr. Kwiatkowski has published several works, including: 'Business Case for Planning and Deploying Interoperability in Public Safety Systems,' (1995, GE/Ericsson/MA-COM), 'Intelligent Antenna Systems,' (1996, Lucent Technologies), 'Business Case for Improving Wireless Performance with Cellular Providers,' (2000, JBK). He has worked as a Senior RF Engineer and Consultant from 1985 to 2006 and RF Manager from 1985 to 2006.

Public Speaking Experience:

Why He is an Expert:
"Having [the] seasoned and mature knowledge and commitment to understand the client’s needs and get the job done."

Best Advice:
"If you’re looking to create more business, you’ve got to advertise yourself and get increased exposure. You need to get on board a number of projects and then gain recognition from those projects."

Passionate about:
"Getting a complete sense of accomplishment when I feel like I’m really getting something done that works, and it works to meet the client expectations."

Biography Excerpt:
Joel Kwiatkowski is a native of the Adirondack Region in upstate New York. He grew up in Broadalbin and began his career in engineering after obtaining his bachelor’s degree. He has 10 years of experiences working for ITT Communication Systems in Nutley, New Jersey and General Electric Defense and Communication Systems in Syracuse. Prior to starting his own business, he worked for GE Ericsson Land Mobile Radio in Virginia and Lucent Technologies in New Jersey, where he specialized in wireless telecom development. Mr. Kwiatkowski received a master’s degree in engineering and management in 1993 from Syracuse University and a bachelor of science in electrical engineering in 1983 from the Rochester Institute of Technology. His professional affiliations include the IEEE, the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials and the American Society for Quality.

     

Cambridge Who's Who: What topic(s) do you consider yourself to be an expert on?  
JOEL KWIATKOWSKI :  Project management of wireless cellular infrastructure improvements to reduce churn and increase profits and [the] development of solutions for public safety systems, which includes interoperability, voice and data application upgrades, RF coverage, and capacity planning.

What is the most significant issue facing your profession today?
Not enough resources and information to meet the requirements and plan the complete scope of work. Usually, the plan has to be revised several times; demands or requirements change including the availability of the required resources and skill sets.

What is your greatest professional accomplishment to date?
Developing RF network performance and interoperability solutions, including new technology applications for public safety and cellular communications.