Let's Get Digital with Carrie Charles

We often associate 5G with the general understanding of how it affects telecommunications -- faster internet speed, widespread coverage, and the internet of things. We get to learn more about the important role 5G plays in the world of aviation in today's episode, as Carrie Charles sits down with Vance Hilderman , principal founder, CEO, and CTO of AFuzion . Listen along as the world-renowned safe...

Putting your customer first requires adding value to your customers and relationships every step of the way. Particularly in communications infrastructure, developing a customer-first culture is done through taking the complexity out of what is a very complex business. Joining Carrie Charles today is  Monnie McGaffigan , the Chief Revenue Officer of  ExteNet Systems , a leading national provider o...

Always a crucial aspect of business, the importance of connection was highlighted when the pandemic hit. Our guest this episode, Kevin Coyne of Summit Broadband , strives to be an instrument in building a connected community of tomorrow with Summit Broadband's products and services. With more than 20 years of telecommunications experience focused on fiber-optic and high-bandwidth solutions, Kevin...

Rising in popularity for years, the pandemic quickly pushed remote work and hybrid flexibility mainstream. With "work from home" options becoming widespread and now expected by job candidates, it's clear that businesses must adapt to the digital workplace. In this episode, Carrie Charles talks to the Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President at Unisys ,  Dwayne Allen . Dwayne talks about...

Far superior than just possessing the technology to do something is possessing the ability to accomplish something. In the 5G space, ability is fundamental to innovation and being able to consistently grow and level up. In the latest episode, Minya Gavrilovic joins your host Carrie Charles as the two discuss how his company is changing the game when it comes to antenna innovation. Minya is the Pre...

Would you choose to join a startup that's still developing its culture over the well-established company? Christian Hillabrant picked Tillman Infrastructure over other massive opportunities, and it's paying off big time. In this episode, your host Carrie Charles sits down with the Chief Operating Officer of Tillman as they talk about all things culture development, having a customer-first mentalit...

As workforce trends shift, companies have begun rethinking talent management strategy. With the youngest generations entering the workforce, companies are tasked with finding a way to keep them engaged and employed. In this episode, The Heart of Tech founder Carolina Milanesi discusses workforce trends since the start of the pandemic through the lens of her experience as a consumer technology anal...

Tower companies, data centers, fiber businesses — communications infrastructure are like “internet plumbers.” Communications infrastructure is crucial for preparing the world for digital transformation. As cloud technology evolves and moves out from the core markets to the “edge” where people live, hyperscalers rely on the foundation created by fiber, data centers and cell towers to grow into this...

Smart cities are the thing of the future, thanks to the immeasurable power of 5G. These advanced urban centers are built not just with a wide understanding of cutting-edge technology but also the legal side of the project. Proper collaboration with city heads and councils is a significant part of this process. Joining Carrie Charles is Kevin Jones , a partner at Zublatt & Jones . He explains t...

Nicknamed the fourth utility, Wireless is an integral part of business and social connection today. Carrie Charles welcomes Justin Marron , the Chief Executive Officer at Strategic Venue Partners  (SVP) - which offers Wireless Infrastructure as a Service (WIaaS). The goal is to deliver all-inclusive, turnkey, wireless infrastructure as a holistic managed service. We need to future-proof the old mo...

With the rapid development of technology comes the need for strategic change. Businesses must be able to handle rising demands and changing customer behavior. Despite the many adjustments, one thing remains a constant: human capital must never be taken for granted. Joining Carrie Charles is the CEO and Managing Partner of QORVAL Partners , Paul Fioravanti . He shares his insights on helping teleco...

It requires a strong training program and great leaders to focus on self-performance and doing everything in-house. Join Carrie Charles as she talks to Andrew Herring and Kelly Lazuka of Fullerton Engineering , a company doing just that. Andrew is the Sr. Vice President of Strategic Development and Kelly is the President of Wireless Services. Learn how Fullerton develops employees and leaders with...

Everything is fast-paced, and everything is accessible with a single click. This growth in connectivity has been made possible by high-performance network companies like ExteNet . ExteNet is the largest privately held communications infrastructure provider in North America. Their CEO, Richard Coyle , focuses on growing and improving the operational, financial, and market position of various types...

How do you effectively bring six solution-oriented companies under one umbrella? The answer is clear: a shared vision. In this week’s episode, discover how  Chris Maguire  found one vision and managed to diversify with  NextEdge Networks . Join your host Carrie Charles as she talks to its CEO, Chris. With NextEdge, Chris has built a nationwide, turn-key smart community infrastructure firm. Listen...

One of the biggest challenges of broadband today is the monopoly system that’s expensive to build. Rod Hanson , the Chief Executive Officer of Cityside Networks , talks with Carrie Charle about how a wholesale shared digital infrastructure is a cost-effective solution to the problem. It’s essential to take a holistic approach when solving big issues.   When it comes to digital networks, it’s best...

California has a lot of rural areas where there is not a lot of wired infrastructure. GeoLinks  is in the business of solving the digital infrastructure problems of today. Carrie Charles welcomes James Childs , the Senior VP, Corporate Development & Spectrum at GeoLinks. James talks with Carrie about how GeoLinks supports the remote camera installations for the alert wildfire projects. Early d...

Recruiting, retaining and developing exceptional sales talent has always been a challenge for leaders. It becomes even more complicated in the midst of our "Great Resignation". Tune in and learn how to build and lead resilient sales teams with your host Carrie Charles and her guest  Kim Kerr . Kim is the Senior Vice President of Business Sales and Operations for  US Cellular . She is responsible f...

Just because accidents in this industry are inevitable doesn't mean we should stop trying to add more safety measures. The Senior Manager for National Site Safety at T-Mobile,  Heather Gastelum , refuses to accept construction-related fatalities as just part of the job. In this episode, she sits down with Carrie Charles to talk about tower safety. She also cites some specific challenges that both...

Talent retention can be a difficult matter for many businesses. One company, however, seems to have found a formula for success. In this episode, Carrie Charles is joined by the Head of Wireless Talent Acquisition for DISH Network , Katie Flynn , and the Regional VP for the Central Region, Nichole Thomas in a discussion about finding and retaining the best talent. Nichole and Katie talk about how...

While gender inequality is present in every industry, it seems particularly prevalent in the male-dominated tech world. Women continue to leave the tech industry at unprecedented rates with the pandemic fueling the fire. In our new world of work, how do we encourage more women to enter tech fields — and stay? How can companies design a culture that supports and empowers women? Listen to our host C...

Design for compliance separates GSS from its competitors. Host Carrie Charles introduces Steve Blazenko , the CEO at GSS, and Alexander Novak , the General Manager at GSS. Steve and Alexander explain how GSS does everything in-house, starting with site acquisition. With other acquisition firms, they’ll have to outsource environmental compliance. So if you want a seamless experience, go for the GSS...

With the pandemic, the trend right now is that everything is video-related. From video calls to video games, everyone is, at some point, looking at a video screen. Discover how video plays a big role in the future of 5G marketing. Learn more insights on 5G with your host Carrie Charles and her guest Peter Linder . Peter is the Head of the 5G Marketing of Ericsson  in North America. Learn what the...

In the military, leadership is essential and something that every soldier must learn. You have to go through leadership training so that you can apply that to your life in the military and after. This is exactly what Josh Broder  did. He always knew he was a leader and after his service, he became the CEO of Tilson . He is on a mission to build America's information infrastructure by building and...

"Any infrastructure that uses fuel is an opportunity to remove and improve the conditions of the infrastructure." This is what  Alexandra Rasch Castillo , the founder and CEO of  Caban Systems , believes. Having been enamored with the idea of removing contaminants from the environment, she has set off to create clean power infrastructures. In this episode, she joins Carrie Charles to talk about gr...

While 5G services are in demand, the deployment of this technology can often cause disruption. The  Helicore  team has found a fast and easy solution to the disruptions caused by 5G densification and deployment – building small cells. In this episode, Carrie Charles interviews Co-founders  Kevin Russ  and  Josh Dotson  on the progress done by their company and the patented technology they use. Kev...