Jeff Orr

Current

Contributing Writer at WiMax.com Broadband Solutions, Inc.
Editor at Mobile Broadband News (Sole Proprietorship)
Freelance industry analyst at ORR Technology

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Past

Senior Analyst, Consumer Electronics at Maravedis Inc.
Sr. Project Engineer at The Walt Disney Company
Director of Marketing at WiMAX Forum

Director, Worldwide Product Marketing at Proxim
Board Member at WiMAX Forum
Sr. Product Line Manager at Diamond Multimedia
Sr. Product Line Manager at Supra Corporation
Property Accounting at Lockheed Missiles and Space Company

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Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Recommended

28 people have recommended Jeff

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Wireless

Websites

Jeff Orr’s Summary

I founded ORR Technology in 2006 after 17 years of corporate and technology marketing. As an independent consultant and market analyst, I have been responsible for wireless technology assessment at The Walt Disney Company and authored market research reports for Maravedis Inc. In addition to supporting customer projects, I write about emerging technology markets for online publishers such as Light Reading, WiMax.com and the biweekly Maravedis analyst newsletter. Two upcoming wireless communications industry conferences have benefited from my event architecture design and speaker recruitment.

I enjoy sharing my knowledge and stories with others. One way that I accomplish this is through Mobile Broadband News, an online portal about technologies that are enabling Internet access anytime, anywhere (EV-DO, HSPA, LTE, UMB, WiMAX, WiBro and Mobile TV). More than 700 articles are online and in 2008, I started the Mobile Broadband News Podcast -- a weekly recap of the top industry stories.

My marketing services include:

Marketing & Sales Alignment
Technology-Centric to Market-Driven Transition
Competitive Intelligence / Market Research
Portfolio Triage
Product Marketing and Management Coaching
Campaign/Event planning
Keynote/Guest Speaker
Webinar hosting, design and moderating

Jeff Orr’s Specialties:

New Technology,Product Management, Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Competitive Intelligence, Customer Evangelism, Public Speaking, Cellular Backhaul, Wireless ISP (WISP), Last Mile Access, Security and Surveillance, Homeland Security, Municipal Wireless Networks, Consumer Electronics, Metropolitan Area Networks, Public Safety, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Sales and Marketing Alignment, Non-profit board of directors, Wireless networking standards, Webinars

Jeff Orr’s Experience

Contributing Writer

WiMax.com Broadband Solutions, Inc.

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Wireless industry)

June 2007 — Present (1 year 6 months)

Hired to develop and write weekly content about the broadband wireless and mobile broadband industries. Generate market buzz for the WiMAX.com website and related services.
Editor
Mobile Broadband News (Sole Proprietorship)

(Sole Proprietorship; 1-10 employees; Online Media industry)

April 2007 — Present (1 year 8 months)

Select, write, and edit content for publication at mobile broadband industry news site.

Write contributed articles/blogs for online industry publications.

Create a weekly podcast highlighting weekly news stories from the mobile broadband industry.
Freelance industry analyst

ORR Technology

(Management Consulting industry)

January 2007 — Present (1 year 11 months)

ORR Technology provides consulting and marketing services in emerging technologies, such as mobile broadband (Wi-Fi/WiMAX and 3G/4G) and consumer electronics. Clients range from industry research firms to equipment manufacturers to Fortune 100 media companies.

My market experiences include: municipal city-wide networks, cellular backhaul, mobile workforce and enterprise LAN extension, last mile access, first responder, hospitality operations, and mobile Internet services.

Organizational specialties include product marketing & management, market intelligence, and marketing communications. In this capacity, I offer portfolio triage, process development and implementation, along with interim staffing assignments.

Author and Analyst: First Responder Wireless Communications, ABI Research (Nov'08)

Author: Mobile WiMAX Device Guide (Sept'08) - the definitive reference for announced and commercially available products based on the IEEE 802.16e-2005 standard.
Senior Analyst, Consumer Electronics

Maravedis Inc.

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Market Research industry)

January 2007 — November 2008 (1 year 11 months)

Maravedis is a leading market research and consulting firm specializing in broadband wireless access and mobile broadband technologies. As an analyst, I develop timely and valuable market research reports for the broadband wireless and consumer electronics industries.

Co-author of "WiMAXCounts Quarterly Report, Issue 5", October 2008
Co-author of "WiMAX, LTE and Broadband Wireless Worldwide Market Trends - 2008-2014", February 2008.
Co-author of "Opportunities and Challenges for WiMAX & Broadband Wireless in the USA", February 2008.
Author of "Opportunities and Risks for Embedding WiMAX in Consumer Electronics" report, April 2007.
Co-author of "Modular Design Enables WiMAX Increased Equipment Sales in 2007" article, April 2007.

I also manage all of the company's webinar activities, including event setup, moderation, and logistics.
Sr. Project Engineer

The Walt Disney Company

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; DIS; Broadcast Media industry)

January 2007 — September 2007 (9 months)

Corporate New Technology and New Media department. Converted from outside consultant to project-basis hire.

Developed a 5-year global telecommunications plan in coordination with IT and procurement. Led wireless technology assessment across global new technology teams. Implemented technology pilot programs. Created and presented project summary reports to business units. Developed, scripted and narrated multimedia video of high-profile projects.
Director of Marketing

WiMAX Forum

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Telecommunications industry)

December 2005 — January 2007 (1 year 2 months)

Manage the day-to-day marketing activities of a major industry trade association. Hire and manage staff and contractors for membership services, web/Internet marketing, events, and PR/external communications.

Other job duties and accomplishments include: Develop internal processes, establish value propositions and strategic objectives for the organization, manage marketing, sponsorships, and general assembly agenda for three annual member conferences. Launch and maintain the WiMAX Forum Certified brand program.
Director, Worldwide Product Marketing

Proxim

(Public Company; 201-500 employees; PROX, PRXM; Wireless industry)

October 1998 — December 2005 (7 years 3 months)

Set corporate messaging and positioning strategy for broadband wireless and Wi-Fi marketing. Manage vertical marketing teams. Integrate sales and marketing through consistent messaging platform and deliverables through the sales process. Define market requirements for key industries and applications. Communicate corporate strategy to business analysts. Act as corporate spokesperson for technology, product, and market strategy.
Board Member

WiMAX Forum

(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Wireless industry)

October 2004 — September 2005 (1 year)

Set strategic direction of industry association promoting conformance and interoperability for broadband wireless networks. Define annual organizational objectives. Approve member company applications. Review and approve operating budgets. Approve system profiles. Participate in face-to-face member meetings.
Sr. Product Line Manager

Diamond Multimedia

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; DIMD; Computer Networking industry)

April 1989 — October 1998 (9 years 7 months)
Sr. Product Line Manager

Supra Corporation

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; DIMD; Computer Networking industry)

December 1995 — October 1998 (2 years 11 months)

Moved from Bay Area to Portland, OR to lead the product team at acquired Surpra Corporation (to be known as the Communications Division of Diamond Multimedia).
Property Accounting

Lockheed Missiles and Space Company

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; LMT; Aviation & Aerospace industry)

June 1987 — September 1987 (4 months)

Summer internship. Track capital equipment purchases throughout worldwide organization. Assign field representatives to visit and inventory property. Closed accounts for high-visibility projects, including the Hubble Space Telescope and virtual reality helmets. Improved capital tracking efficiency by creating common forms and processes. Cleared six month project backlog for 20-person team in only 12 weeks. Received letter of commendation for results.

Jeff Orr’s Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering August 1988 — April 1989

Activities and Societies:

Secretary: American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA), Member of High Desert R/C Club

Additional Information

Jeff Orr’s Websites:

Jeff Orr’s Interests:

New Technology, Consumer Electronics, Broadband Wireless, Mobile Broadband, Wi-Fi, WiMAX, HSPA, 4G, IPTV, Mobile TV, Wireless Networking, Public Speaking, Market Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Management, Product Lifecycle Management, Competitive Intelligence

Jeff Orr’s Groups:

4-H Engineering & Technology (Robotics, GIS/GPS, Rocketry), FIRST Lego League, FIRST Tech Challenge, WiMAX Forum, Wi-Fi Alliance, HomeRF Working Group, CableLabs