Howard Sears

About Howard Sears

A recognized leader and results-oriented executive with 20+ years of success in the Telecommunications industry, spanning Wireless, Wireline, Cable, Enterprise, and Government sectors. My expertise lies in Sales, Business Development, and End-to-End (E2E) Network Engineering—covering design, operations, optimization, and strategic consulting.Through multiple career opportunities, I have delivered E2E Engineering Solutions, Staffing, and Strategic Consulting to support all major industry participants, including Carriers, OEMs, Technology companies, Commercial Enterprises, Datacenters, and Government Agencies. This work reflects my ability to provide comprehensive, high-value solutions that drive connectivity, innovation, and growth across diverse markets.I thrive at analyzing market conditions, industry trends, and competitive landscapes, enabling me to craft creative and impactful business transformation strategies. With a proven track record of leading teams to close multi-million-dollar technology-enabled deals, I bring both technical depth and commercial acumen to every engagement.Core Expertise• Strategic Planning & Innovation: Developing transformative strategies for E2E network architecture, including RAN, Backhaul/Transport, and Network Engineering.• Technology Adoption: Passionate about emerging technologies and regulatory requirements shaping cloud, fixed, and IoT networks.• Sales & Business Development: Driving consistent revenue streams through multigenerational solutions (3G/4G-LTE, 5G core functions) across MNOs, MSOs, M2M/IoT, Cable, Enterprise, OEMs, Government, and new vertical markets.• Leadership & Problem-Solving: Recognized for rapidly achieving results, conducting competitive analysis, and articulating technical solutions to CxOs, VPs, Directors, and end customers while guiding internal cross-functional teams.• Partnerships & Vendor Management: Exceptional ability to forge partnerships and manage complex B2B and B2G sales, creating synergy between customers, vendors, and operations.Current Focus• Seeking non-profit and startup board positions to leverage my experience in telecom, digital infrastructure, and strategic consulting toward advancing innovation, community impact, and organizational growth.

Experience

1. Director, Bd & Sales Rural Broadband

   NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company

   Jun 2022 — Present · Annapolis, MD, US

   As part of KELLY Telecom’s SETT (Science, Engineering, Technology, and Telecom) Business Unit, we are committed to providing state-of-the-art telecom engineering and deployment solutions for legacy, 5G, and private networks. From telecommunications, utilities, data centers and mission-critical infrastructure, we have the experience and capability to be your single source partner from design to deployment and everything in between. Capabilities: Program & Project Management; Civil, Electrical & MEP Engineering; OSP & Right-of-Way Coordination; IT Install & Commissioning; Network & Field Services; Power & Construction Staffing; Data Center Operations Support; AI Integration & Data Analytics; Cybersecurity & Physical Security; Technical Training & Capacity Building

Education

• West Chester University of Pennsylvania

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance

• University of Maryland

  BSEE, Telecommunication