Ian Walter, VP of marketing and business development, Sevis. Photo: Sevis

[Via Satellite 04-05-2016] Cellular backhaul optimization technology specialist Sevis Systems has appointed Ian Walter as VP of marketing and business development. Walter has more than 20 years of experience in the mobile communications industry managing 2G, 3G and 4G macro and small cell base station products. He also designed and deployed mobile networks with satellite backhaul in markets such as maritime, tactical for military and first responders, remote communities and aeronautical for business jets.

At Sevis, Walter will be a key contributor as the company embarks on subsequent phases of research, development and the launch of new applications for satellite and terrestrial backhaul markets. In this role he will work closely with Tim Peyla, global VP of business development, and Sevis teams in Dallas, Texas, Singapore and Argentina. Based in Washington, D.C., Walter will also serve as the local point of contact for satellite operators and ground segment technology partners in the Washington, D.C. area.