Steven Higa

Steven Higa is a highly experienced telecommunications engineer currently serving as a Senior Telecommunications Engineer for the State of California since August 2009, focusing on the design, installation, and maintenance of statewide telecommunications systems for the California Highway Patrol. Prior to this role, Steven worked as an Independent Consultant at Semtek, specializing in product design verification and regulatory compliance. A significant tenure at VeriFone, from 1990 to 2008, involved roles as Project Manager for wireless platforms, Senior Electronic Engineer for product development, and Regulatory Engineer overseeing compliance for a global leader in electronic payment systems. Earlier experience includes a position as an Electronic Engineer at GTE Government Systems, where hardware and firmware were designed for military communication systems. Steven holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from DEVRY, earned between 1981 and 1986.