Dr. Juan Deaton is a research scientist at Envistacom, where he builds virtualized SATCOM systems. His 20 years of telecom research and experience include anti-jam waveforms, satellite channel models, spectrum optimization and modeling, emergency communications, and developing LDPC codes for Versa FEC 2. He received the 2005 CDMA Quality Award for developing hands-on training for CDMA cellular equipment deployments. His patented and published work involves spectrum sharing in 4G wireless networks, wireless airborne emergency communications, and mobile advertising.