Steven Coston
Carrier Conformance Technical Manager at PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Cameron Shearon
I had the pleasure to work for Steve in the Regulatory Department of Sony Ericsson for 2 ½ years as the Product Safety Manager. Steve is a results oriented hands-on manager. I found him to be very dedicated to the company, our management, and his direct reports. He not only supported my requests, but also backed up my positions very strongly. In addition, Steve gave me plenty of leeway and flexibility while challenging me professionally through the use of very well thought out stretch goals. His organizational skills along with his attention to detail allowed him to deftly manage multiple projects. Steve is a true professional and would materially augment any organization.
Barbara Baffer
Dec. 16, 2009 I have had the pleasure to work with Steve Coston for over the 13 years in the area of wireless product regulations and advocating industry positions to relevant regulators and legislators. It is my opinion that Steve is extremely professional as well as dedicated to ensuring that all regulatory matters are clearly communicated and understood by the development engineers who are responsible for product functionality. In addition, over these 13 years, Steve has assumed the lead role for Sony Ericsson and Ericsson in documenting and developing products that are accessible for consumers who are disabled or need special assistance with wireless device access. Steve is a hands-on manager, results oriented, able to manage multiple projects, thoughtful, and viewed the many challenges of his position as opportunities. BARBARA BAFFER Vice President, Public Affairs and Regulations Ericsson Inc 1634 Eye Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006, USA Phone 202-824-0102 Fax 202-783-2206 Mobile 202-415-8481 barbara.baffer@ericsson.com www.ericsson.com
Cameron Shearon
I had the pleasure to work for Steve in the Regulatory Department of Sony Ericsson for 2 ½ years as the Product Safety Manager. Steve is a results oriented hands-on manager. I found him to be very dedicated to the company, our management, and his direct reports. He not only supported my requests, but also backed up my positions very strongly. In addition, Steve gave me plenty of leeway and flexibility while challenging me professionally through the use of very well thought out stretch goals. His organizational skills along with his attention to detail allowed him to deftly manage multiple projects. Steve is a true professional and would materially augment any organization.
Barbara Baffer
Dec. 16, 2009 I have had the pleasure to work with Steve Coston for over the 13 years in the area of wireless product regulations and advocating industry positions to relevant regulators and legislators. It is my opinion that Steve is extremely professional as well as dedicated to ensuring that all regulatory matters are clearly communicated and understood by the development engineers who are responsible for product functionality. In addition, over these 13 years, Steve has assumed the lead role for Sony Ericsson and Ericsson in documenting and developing products that are accessible for consumers who are disabled or need special assistance with wireless device access. Steve is a hands-on manager, results oriented, able to manage multiple projects, thoughtful, and viewed the many challenges of his position as opportunities. BARBARA BAFFER Vice President, Public Affairs and Regulations Ericsson Inc 1634 Eye Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006, USA Phone 202-824-0102 Fax 202-783-2206 Mobile 202-415-8481 barbara.baffer@ericsson.com www.ericsson.com
Cameron Shearon
I had the pleasure to work for Steve in the Regulatory Department of Sony Ericsson for 2 ½ years as the Product Safety Manager. Steve is a results oriented hands-on manager. I found him to be very dedicated to the company, our management, and his direct reports. He not only supported my requests, but also backed up my positions very strongly. In addition, Steve gave me plenty of leeway and flexibility while challenging me professionally through the use of very well thought out stretch goals. His organizational skills along with his attention to detail allowed him to deftly manage multiple projects. Steve is a true professional and would materially augment any organization.
Barbara Baffer
Dec. 16, 2009 I have had the pleasure to work with Steve Coston for over the 13 years in the area of wireless product regulations and advocating industry positions to relevant regulators and legislators. It is my opinion that Steve is extremely professional as well as dedicated to ensuring that all regulatory matters are clearly communicated and understood by the development engineers who are responsible for product functionality. In addition, over these 13 years, Steve has assumed the lead role for Sony Ericsson and Ericsson in documenting and developing products that are accessible for consumers who are disabled or need special assistance with wireless device access. Steve is a hands-on manager, results oriented, able to manage multiple projects, thoughtful, and viewed the many challenges of his position as opportunities. BARBARA BAFFER Vice President, Public Affairs and Regulations Ericsson Inc 1634 Eye Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006, USA Phone 202-824-0102 Fax 202-783-2206 Mobile 202-415-8481 barbara.baffer@ericsson.com www.ericsson.com
Cameron Shearon
I had the pleasure to work for Steve in the Regulatory Department of Sony Ericsson for 2 ½ years as the Product Safety Manager. Steve is a results oriented hands-on manager. I found him to be very dedicated to the company, our management, and his direct reports. He not only supported my requests, but also backed up my positions very strongly. In addition, Steve gave me plenty of leeway and flexibility while challenging me professionally through the use of very well thought out stretch goals. His organizational skills along with his attention to detail allowed him to deftly manage multiple projects. Steve is a true professional and would materially augment any organization.
Barbara Baffer
Dec. 16, 2009 I have had the pleasure to work with Steve Coston for over the 13 years in the area of wireless product regulations and advocating industry positions to relevant regulators and legislators. It is my opinion that Steve is extremely professional as well as dedicated to ensuring that all regulatory matters are clearly communicated and understood by the development engineers who are responsible for product functionality. In addition, over these 13 years, Steve has assumed the lead role for Sony Ericsson and Ericsson in documenting and developing products that are accessible for consumers who are disabled or need special assistance with wireless device access. Steve is a hands-on manager, results oriented, able to manage multiple projects, thoughtful, and viewed the many challenges of his position as opportunities. BARBARA BAFFER Vice President, Public Affairs and Regulations Ericsson Inc 1634 Eye Street, NW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20006, USA Phone 202-824-0102 Fax 202-783-2206 Mobile 202-415-8481 barbara.baffer@ericsson.com www.ericsson.com
Experience
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PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. (Acquired by Element Materials Technology in 2020)
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United States
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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Carrier Conformance Technical Manager
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May 2010 - Present
PCTEST Engineering Laboratory, Inc. (“PCTEST Lab”) based in Columbia, Maryland, is one of the fastest growing testing laboratories on the East Coast, providing comprehensive one-stop testing, certification, and engineering services supporting the latest wireless technologies and requirements specified by device manufacturers and carriers. Carrier Conformance Technical Manager is involved in the strategic planning of the business & sales strategy, working directly with wireless carriers on the latest tests and certification requirements for their devices, participates in the development and execution of LTE and future technology certification tests and accreditations. Represents PCTEST in various Industry groups and organizations. Guides industry requirements, statutes, and laws governing the certification and device conformance process through contributions and participation. Documents new test procedures and work methods for the latest test equipment and technologies supported. Show less
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Sony Mobile Communications
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Japan
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Regulatory Technical Manager
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Oct 2001 - Apr 2010
Manage the Regulatory Project Office staff, responsible for NAM/LAM Regulatory Policy and Standards development and compliance requirements for Government and Legal Regulatory, Product Safety, and Environmental matters pertaining to mobile phone development and testing. Manage the Regulatory Project Office staff, responsible for NAM/LAM Regulatory Policy and Standards development and compliance requirements for Government and Legal Regulatory, Product Safety, and Environmental matters pertaining to mobile phone development and testing.
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Type Approval Manager
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Feb 1997 - Oct 2001
Managed all Type Approval and Government Certifications required to market and sell (AMPS,TDMA, GSM, CDMA) wireless devices in the USA, and managed International country requirements for Latin America and Canada, necessary to develop and export products into these Countries operating with common infrastructure and air interface technology. Managed all Type Approval and Government Certifications required to market and sell (AMPS,TDMA, GSM, CDMA) wireless devices in the USA, and managed International country requirements for Latin America and Canada, necessary to develop and export products into these Countries operating with common infrastructure and air interface technology.
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Senior Technical Manager
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1994 - 1997
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Engineering Manager
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1992 - 1994
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Manufacturing Engineering
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1988 - 1992
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Education
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1973 - 1977
Appalachian State University
BS, Science
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