More Boulder Smarts for the FCC: Sicker Named CTO

July 1, 2010

If you like the idea of smart, concerned and passionate people being involved in the government’s oversight of all matters broadband then you should welcome the news of the FCC naming University of Colorado associate professor Douglas Sicker as its new chief technologist.

News reports and releases can spell out Dr. Sicker’s considerable resume and background, but they really don’t tell you what I think is the most important attribute Sicker will bring to the FCC, namely his passion for good technology and finding the best solution. Though we’re not close friends, I can attest from several meetings with Dr. Sicker at confabs like the old PFF Aspen Summits and at the wonderful Silicon Flatirons events in Boulder that he is not just knowledgeable about complex legal and technical matters in the communications world, he is incredibly enthusiastic about finding the best answers — making him a perfect fit to be the FCC’s CTO.

Sicker’s appointment is just the latest in a string of smart-people moves from CU to the government, following Phil Weiser’s jump to the DOJ and the impressive idea of a new technical advisory group led by CU telecom legend Dale Hatfield. Congrats to all, especially to Dr. Sicker. Looking forward to great results, soon!

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