Jeff Orr

Current

Senior Analyst - Mobile Devices at ABI Research

Past

Owner at ORR Technology
Contributing Writer at WiMax.com Broadband Solutions, Inc.
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 Supra Corporation
Sr. Product Line Manager at Diamond Multimedia
Property Accounting at Lockheed Missiles and Space Company

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Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Recommended

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Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Wireless

Websites

Jeff Orr’s Summary

I have enjoyed a 20+ year career in 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 and ABI Research.

My analysis and opinions on emerging technology have also been published online for Light Reading, WiMax.com and TMCnet. Two wireless communications industry conferences - WiMAX World and Broadband Wireless World - have benefited from my event architecture design, speaker recruitment and event moderating skills.

Jeff Orr’s Specialties:

Mobile devices and content, MIDs, UMPCs, Netbooks, Smartbooks, Cellular Modems, Market Strategy, Product Management, Product Marketing, Competitive Intelligence, Customer Evangelism, Public Speaking, Cellular Backhaul, Last Mile Access, Security and Surveillance, Municipal Wireless Networks, Consumer Electronics, Public Safety, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Sales and Marketing Alignment, Non-profit board of directors, Wireless standards, Webinars

Jeff Orr’s Experience

Senior Analyst - Mobile Devices

ABI Research

(Privately Held; Market Research industry)

November 2008 — Present (1 year 1 month)

As a Senior Analyst, I develop research reports, product market forecasts, speak to journalists, present at conferences and engage with clients on a variety of Mobile Devices topics, including Consumer Electronics and Cellular Wireless Modems.
Owner

ORR Technology

(Management Consulting industry)

January 2007 — May 2009 (2 years 5 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.
Contributing Writer

WiMax.com Broadband Solutions, Inc.

(Wireless industry)

June 2007 — November 2008 (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.
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

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).
Sr. Product Line Manager

Diamond Multimedia

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

April 1989 — October 1998 (9 years 7 months)
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

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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