Hamid Ansari

Prior co-founding Prodea Systems in 2006, Mr. Ansari co-founded Telecom Technologies, Inc., where he managed a professional services organization and oversaw the creation and worldwide deployment of four carrier-class products.
He served as the company’s president until its successful merger with Sonus Networks in 2001.
Mr. Ansari launched his career at MCI, where he was part of a small group of pioneers in the world of telecommunications divestitures.
As part of the advanced engineering group, his contributions led to the development and implementation of new products and services and resulted in one of the most technically advanced telecommunications networks in the world.
Later, he headed the advanced data communications network division of an international consulting company in support of World Bank projects in Africa and the Middle East.
Mr. Ansari has completed advanced credits towards a doctorate of communications.
He earned a master’s degree in computer science and telecommunications from George Washington University.