3 Day In Person Course

3 Day Intensive Wireless Communications Course
 
Instructor
Lee Vishloff
 
Schedule
Monday, 5 December 2016 • 09:00 – 17:00
Tuesday, 6 December 2016 • 09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday, 7 December 2019 • 09:30 – 17:00
 
Venue
Second Floor, B Meeting Room, Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C.
 
Price
  Before/On 4 November After 4 November
IEEE ComSoc Member US$1350* US$1550*
IEEE Member US$1500* US$1700*
Non-Member US$1800* US$2000*
*Lunch and light refreshments daily is included in the course registration fee.
 
This course is not included in the conference registration fee.
 
CEU Credits: 2
 
Outline
This course covers seven key areas in which every professional working in wireless should be proficient.  Get up to date on RF Engineering, Propagation and Antennas; Wireless Access Technologies; Network and Service Architectures; Wireless Network Management and Security; Infrastructure and Wireless Communication; Agreements, Standards, Policies and Regulations; as well as your basic fundamental knowledge.
 
Take this course to:
  • Expand your understanding of current practices in wireless communications
  • Gain a deeper appreciation of wireless network management and security, including industry standards
  • Broaden your knowledge of wireless access technologies
  • Bridge the gap in your current knowledge to areas you may not work on day to day
  • Review your fundamental knowledge

About the Instructor

Lee VishloffLee Vishloff
PEng, IEEE WCP

 
Mr. Vishloff is the principal engineer in a wireless consultancy focused on cellular-based M2M solutions and short-range wireless products. He has over 30 years of experience in wireless systems and product design. During his career he has designed a wide range of wireless products including satellite systems, terrestrial radio systems, rural communications, aeronautical and others. Lee brings a wide range of practical experience with hands-on and management experience in wireless telecommunication systems, modem, RF, analog, digital, embedded firmware and mechanical design technologies. He has spent the majority of his career working with equipment manufacturers with stints in the semiconductor and consulting businesses. He has served on numerous joint industry-academic committees during his career, strengthening the link between academic research and practical industry needs. Lee has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and completed his management education at Simon Fraser University and the AEA/Stanford Executive Institute.
 
Course Materials
A copy of the instructor's PowerPoint slides will be provided along with a copy of The Wireless Engineering Body of Knowledge (WEBOK), 2nd edition.