Craig Skinner

Current

• Entrepreneur and Consultant (Self-employed)
• Committee member at Australia-China Friendship Society (Victoria)
• Committee member at IEEE

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Past

• Senior Consultant at Ovum
• Project Manager (Mobile Networks) at Telstra
• Professional Engineer at Telstra Research Laboratories

Education

• Melbourne Business School
• The University of Western Australia
• The University of Western Australia

Connections

88 connections

Industry

Telecommunications

Craig Skinner’s Summary

A creative problem solver and strong communicator able to draw together diverse stakeholders and manage cross-culturally. Effective results focussed team player.

Current focus is on developing and commercialising a mobile software service opportunity. Available as an independent consultant, specialising in business, technology and regulatory strategy in the telecommunications industry.

12 years of experience in telecommunications, the last 6 years with Ovum Consulting (now a Datamonitor company) assisting organisations to deal with the impact of changing technology, competition and regulation. Worked extensively with telecoms operators, vendors, investment banks, governments and regulators throughout the Asia Pacific and Middle East regions. Previously with Telstra both in the Telstra Research Laboratories and the Mobile Networks division.

Current Chair of the Victorian Chapter of the IEEE Communications Society and a committee member of the Australia-China Friendship Society. Providing assistance to a charity organisation on a volunteer basis with their business planning and sponsorship management.

Regular presenter at industry conferences and delivery of training courses and workshops in the areas of telecommunications developments, strategy and regulation.

A strong interest in China and learning Mandarin. Organising a telecommunications study tour to China through the IEEE.

Craig Skinner’s Specialties:

Core competencies include:
- business, technology and regulatory strategy development
- technology development and commercialisation
- market assessment
- financial due diligence
- industry presentations and training workshops

Technical areas of speciality include:
- next generation networks
- 3G, WiMAX and other wireless technologies
- spectrum policy and pricing
- interconnection regulation and LRIC modelling
- number portability
- universal service obligations

Additional Information

Craig Skinner’s Interests:

Mobile/wireless technology, China, Mandarin, Bushwalking

Craig Skinner’s Contact Settings

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