David Rottmayer has been in the telecommunications industry for 43+ years and has designed, built, and operated wireline and wireless globally. He is a recognized trainer and expert in FTTx design and deployment, having been an early leader in deploying these technologies. His background lends to quickly understanding both the technical and business—financial and product—needs within telecommunications.

In our conversation, we talked about the rise of telecommunication as an essential utility over the past few decades, and how engineering, business, and regulation shaped the way fiber optic networks have been deployed. High-speed internet is a must-have, but it also comes with significant side effects due to the quick rollout, from undocumented lines and incorrect as-builts to accidental utility strikes. David gave his seasoned perspective on the logistical and budgeting pressures on utility management, and explained why engineering and accurate mapping are critical to provide effective and reliable telecommunication service.

Co-hosts: David Horesh (Director of Marketing) and Ophir Wainer (Director of North American Business Development)