Sinan Akkaya is an outstanding technology leader with extensive international engineering, management and leadership experience, specializing in access networks and enterprise infrastructure construction and operations. In this regard, he has demonstrated a strong ability to lead large-scale teams and projects, focusing on advanced technology implementation, innovation and product development. His experience ranges from strategic planning to operational execution of complex wireless network solutions and communication systems.

As such, in his role as Director of Radio Access Network Engineering, at AT&T, he has led the Radio Frequency and Network Engineering activities for the Northern California and Nevada region , where he has overseen the implementation of 4G and 5G networks, as well as network expansion to over 900 sites. Under his leadership, the region has achieved the highest EBITDA in the company, highlighted by his ability to manage large budgets, optimize operating costs and ensure network performance. In addition, he has played a key role in the implementation of emerging technologies, such as Massive MIMO and 5G mm-wave, as well as in the management of services such as FirstNet, focused on public safety.

He has also worked in consulting for large telecom operators, OEMs and global companies, providingtechnical and strategic advice to optimize networks and improve the quality of services. He has also supervised multidisciplinary teams, managed network investments in excess of $500 million annually and made significant contributions to the expansion and optimization of telecommunications networks. He has been a frequent speaker at international conferences, where he has shared his knowledge and perspective on technology trends and strategies for the evolution of wireless networks.

• Director of Radio Access Network Engineering at AT&T, San Ramon, California, United States
• Manager of Radio Frequency Engineering at AT&T

• Senior RF Engineer at Wireless Facilities International

• Radio Frequency Engineer at Lightbridge Communications Corporation

• RF Design Engineer at Turkcell

• Product Manager at General Electric

• Master of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Newcastle University

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Orta Doğu Technical University

• Member of: American Heart Association