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Working together to shape and improve the UK broadband landscape
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David Burns
Founder & Chairman
David is the founder and chairman of the UK Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (UKWISPA). He was also the founder and managing director of Boundless Networks which provides high speed internet services in Yorkshire and Lancashire and was purchased by Quickline Communications.
David is also co-founder of Wireless Coverage Ltd, the developer of the internationally-acclaimed 5G and WISP network modelling system WISDM.
David has enjoyed a successful career in a number of high technology and software firms over the past 30 years and has developed several award-winning software innovations in areas such as natural language processing and mobile mapping.
Dilya Emiraliyeva
My name is Dilya.
I am Crimean Tatar Ukrainian :)
I came to the UK in 2015 after being detained by Home Office, don't worry I didn't kill anyone...yet!
You know me through UK WISPA as Membership Director but I actually do a lot more things than just looking after membership. I am a fitness and nutrition freak. Just entered the university to get my MSc in Nutrition.
I love travelling, reading, going for walks and learning new things.
Ian Bushrod
Working in the communications industry since the late 1980s, Ian held both engineering and educational roles before founding MS (Distribution) UK Ltd in 2002. Serving the needs of the UK’s Wireless ISP industry with leading products and services, the company is a leading distribution partner for many of UKWISPA’s members.
Ian is passionate about wireless technology and believes that, when deployed correctly, it has the ability to solve many issues that exist in today’s increasingly connected world. His role within UKWISPA honours his experience and contribution to this industry and he is always on hand and happy to advocate its member organisations to any that have an ear to listen.
Jenny Gillwald
Originally from Oxford, Jenny relocated to the Scottish Highlands 9 years ago.
Jenny has been the Operations Director for Cromarty Firth Wireless Networks Ltd since 2017.
Jenny has tremendous experience with building and operating a successful wireless network in the beautiful but often sparsely populated and harsh conditions of the Scottish Highlands.
Sharon McDermott
Sharon is originally from Liverpool, but now resides in Hampshire, where she runs her specialist telecoms legal and wayleave firms under the brand of Trenches Law, with business partner and husband, Terry Daniell. Other important people in her life are their son and two dogs (both named after Crystal Palace football players)! Some of Sharon's favourite things to do in her spare time include watching her son play football and cricket — come rain or shine! — walking the dogs, and partaking in a constant fitness and dieting mission!
Tim Porter
Tim is the CTO of Zycomm Electronics, based in Derbyshire, and head of their W3Z Broadband division which has been delivering FWA for over 20 years.
Tim has a very strong technical background and expertise in a range of licensed and license-exempt deployments.
George Taylor
George is an enthusiatic wireless engineer and climber and holds a senior position at Caudata, based in Sheffield. George is responsible for UKWISPA's interaction with BDUK in relation to various government backed schemes.
