Ken Ruppel

Ken Ruppel is a seasoned professional in wireless telecommunications with extensive experience spanning several decades. Currently serving as a Wireless Backhaul Specialist at Aviat Networks, Ken focuses on wireless backhaul solutions for Service Providers, particularly WISPs in North America. Previously, as a Technical Consultant at Fastback Networks, Ken managed the development of IBR Predict, a tool for network planning. Ken's leadership roles at Communication Infrastructure Corp. encompassed VP of Customer Success, Engineering & Operations, and VP Engineering, overseeing technical and implementation teams. Ken's career includes significant positions at Exalt Communications, Proxim, Western Multiplex, and Watkins-Johnson, contributing to product management, systems engineering, and customer success. Ken holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with a focus on communications from Santa Clara University.