Robert SmedleyRobert Smedley

Vice President of Systems Engineering, Bob has over 18 years experience in networking circuit, sub-system, and system design and development. He is leading our systems design and development team in Germantown, Maryland. Prior to Bay, Bob was the Director of Systems Engineering at Mantra Communications where he developed the hardware and software for chassis-based and desktop-based DSLAM and ATM switching systems. Prior to Mantra, Bob was the Director of Engineering at Excelan developing Ethernet switches with ATM and DSL uplinks. Prior to Excelan, he held various positions at Hughes Network Systems, IgT and Litton Industries. While at Hughes, Bob developed the system architecture of then, next generation ATM switching modules that included policing and traffic shaping per connection. In addition, he led the hardware and software development of ATM network interface modules, Frame Relay switches and Ethernet bridge/router modules. Bob holds a BSEE and an MSEE.