Derek Kerton

Mr. Kerton's expertise in relating communications technology to real business strategy is recognized by large and small companies around the world. He has worked with multinational wireless carriers, wireless LAN companies, software companies, startups, media brands, developers, mobile device manufacturers, and some of the top 100 websites. Mr. Kerton is the Chairman of the Telecom Council of Silicon Valley and sits on Advisory Boards for Envio, Aegis Mobility, RCR Wireless, and others. A regular writer for RCR Wireless and Techdirt, Mr. Kerton has been offering industry insights to the public since 2001. Building on his previous employment at Ameritech, Sun Microsystem's Javasoft Division, Disney, and the Infoseek portal, his experience has proven useful to his expansive list of clients including Sony, SK Telecom, eBay, IP Wireless, NextG Networks, NTT DoCoMo, British Telecom, Telefonica, and Broadcom, among others. With extensive experience with cellular, WLAN, content, apps, converged devices, LBS, mobile video, and many more current issues, Derek is equipped to interpret any developments within the telecommunications industry.