Dan McVaugh is a wireless telecom industry veteran who began his career as a radio frequency engineer in the early 90s and has worked in various roles since. Currently working as an advisor, independent consultant and developer of telecom infrastructure projects, Dan taps into his various engineering and leadership roles and hisentrepreneurial experience to advise clients on business, M&A, technology, and leadership.

Dan began his career as an RF engineer, manager, and director for various wireless service providers, including Sprint and US West Wireless. Dan later co-founded ATECS, a professional services firm. ATECS grew to offer all aspects of professional services, designing, implementing, and maintaining wireless networks including RF engineering, site acquisition, A&E, and project management. ATECS later rebranded as Centerline Solutions and grew to a full-turnkey professional and construction services firm. With 9 offices in 8 states, Centerline Solutions designed, built, modified, and maintained networks for every major wireless service provider in the US and numerous other wireless network operators. After 17 years leading ATECS/Centerline, Dan stepped away and started his consulting practice and continues to independently develop various telecommunications infrastructure projects. In his consulting practice, he helps clients with executive coaching, strategic planning, and M&A advising. In addition to serving on the board for the Tower Family Foundation, he also has served 4 years as the president of the Colorado Wireless Association (COWA), and currently serves as the education chair for COWA.

You can keep up with his thoughts on wireless technology and industry topics through his podcast 5G Guys.

Dan graduated from the University of Colorado with Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering in 1993.