In the next five to ten years, Dr. Takla aims to continue innovating in the complex area of telecommunications to help the industry provide more innovative and cost-effective solutions to everyone.
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ, July 11, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ — Mourad Bushra Takla, PhD, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Dr. Takla is a distinguished individual who has achieved remarkable success despite the challenges of being an immigrant who started his journey in the U.S. with only a few hundred dollars. With a total of 47 patents to his name and counting, he has demonstrated exceptional skills and expertise in multiple aspects of his field. Knowing that change is the only constant in life, Dr. Takla’s achievements are particularly noteworthy, given his humble beginnings in the United States. He demonstrated resiliency and an ability to adapt to a constantly changing industry due to various market pressures. Despite the rapidly evolving technologies, Dr. Takla continued to lead technical innovation in multiple fields and grow his career within multi-national organizations. Dr. Takla’s story is an inspiring example of what can be accomplished through perseverance and a commitment to excellence.
Dr. Takla has carved a renowned career in the telecommunications industry, currently serving as a distinguished fellow at Verizon since 2023. He has made significant contributions to developing novel products and innovative ideas. One such example is the creation of C-V2X, in which he played a defining role in shaping the platform. Additionally, he built an innovative system for 5G simulation, allowing users to operate a complete 5G network on the cloud without needing any traditional wireless test environments. Presently, he is focusing on advancing the fields of artificial intelligence and machine learning by introducing innovative approaches to provide reliable solutions for the telecom industry. Prior to his current position, Dr. Takla was a fellow in wireless system engineering at Verizon from 2019 to 2023, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the company’s strategic direction in wireless systems engineering.
An expert in 5G technology and autonomous vehicles, Dr. Takla served as Verizon’s 5G ecosystem autonomous vehicle lead architect in 2019. Prior to this role, he held the position of senior technical lead from 2016 to 2019, contributing significantly to the company’s technological advancements. His tenure at Verizon began in 2015 as a senior technology strategy analyst, marking the start of his impactful journey with the company.
Before joining Verizon, Dr. Takla led the LTE ENB Performance Management Team at Alcatel-Lucent from 2014 to 2015 and was involved in light radio transport and security as a technical and program leader from 2012 to 2013. His tenure at Alcatel-Lucent began as a technical manager from 1999 to 2012 after serving as a member of technical staff at AT&T Bell Labs from 1993 until 1999. Dr. Takla began his professional journey with a year-long postdoctoral fellowship at Philips Innovation Labs in 1992.
Dr. Takla’s academic background laid the foundation for his illustrious career. He earned a PhD in electrical and electronics engineering from The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, in 1991 after completing his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the same institution in 1988. Dr. Takla’s educational journey began with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from Cairo University.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Takla is deeply committed to his community and civic engagement. He has been a member of the board of directors at Saint Mary Church in East Brunswick, New Jersey, since 2013 and volunteers with Jersey Cares. These roles underscore his dedication to giving back to his community and supporting local initiatives.
In the next five to ten years, Dr. Takla aims to continue innovating in the complex area of telecommunications to help the industry provide more innovative and cost-effective solutions to everyone.
In his personal life, Dr. Takla is a devoted father to three daughters and finds joy in woodworking, photography, and being active in his local community and church.
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