Summary
Mike Hawley is a senior technology executive and systems architect with 11 years of documented experience and a multi-decade career leading R&D, product and business development for core mobile networks at Nokia, Alcatel‑Lucent and Lucent. He specializes in 5G, LTE, UMTS and IMS core systems with deep hands‑on experience in AMF/MME/SGSN, packet core mobility management and large‑scale core network architectures. Known for translating complex standards and research into production software, he has repeatedly led cross‑functional, geographically distributed teams from concept through deployment. Mike pairs technical depth (MSEE, BSEE) with commercial and sales acumen gained from early regional business development roles, enabling pragmatic product strategies that meet operator needs. Based in Seattle, he brings a rare blend of engineering, strategy and people skills that drive sustained R&D performance and measurable product impact.
11 years of coding experience
18 years of employment as a software developer
MSEE, MSEE at University of California, Berkeley
BSEE, BSEE at University of Notre Dame