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Kris Patel has more than 17 years of experience and thought leadership in wireless, VoIP, broadband and Voice networks. Kris has led the design, development and deployment of carrier class systems around the world. His extensive qualifications stem from all facets of project lifecycle development, from initial feasibility analysis and conceptual design through documentation, implementation, user training and enhancements. Kris is a proven organizational leader, team builder and project manager. Prior to Kodiak, Kris was Vice President of Engineering at XYBridge Technologies Inc. Kris has delivered systems to NTT DoCoMo and Verizon Wireless and is well-versed in leading teams across two continents. Career Highlights Led development of Integrated Digital Enhancement Networks (iDEN) for Motorola Architected Data Over Cable technology (DOCSIS) for 3Com Guided conception of XYbridge's next generation all IP core product strategy Differentiated XYbridge's position and architecture in the next generation 3G wireless and converged broadband market (Class 5/4 replacement) Played lead role in selling XYBridge to Zhone Technologies Kris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in electronics from B.V.M. in V.V. Nagar, India and a Masters degree in Computer Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology.