Profile
Prior co-founding Prodea Systems in 2006, Mr. Ansari co-founded Telecom Technologies, Inc., where he managed a professional services organization and oversaw the creation and worldwide deployment of four carrier-class products.
He served as the company’s president until its successful merger with Sonus Networks in 2001.
Mr. Ansari launched his career at MCI, where he was part of a small group of pioneers in the world of telecommunications divestitures.
As part of the advanced engineering group, his contributions led to the development and implementation of new products and services and resulted in one of the most technically advanced telecommunications networks in the world.
Later, he headed the advanced data communications network division of an international consulting company in support of World Bank projects in Africa and the Middle East.
Mr. Ansari has completed advanced credits towards a doctorate of communications.
He earned a master’s degree in computer science and telecommunications from George Washington University.
Hamid Ansari active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Prodea, Inc.
 Prodea, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Anousheh Ansari and Amir Ansari, Prodea, Inc. is a venture capital firm located in Richardson, Texas. The firm is the general partner of E-ZAD Partnership Limited. | Founder | 2010-05-31 |
Prodea Systems, Inc.
 Prodea Systems, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Prodea Systems, Inc. operates as a technology and services management company. It serves the security, digital health, education, energy and e-government markets. The company was founded by Hamid Ansari, Anousheh Ansari and Amir Ansari on September 18, 2006 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Founder | 2011-07-10 |
Former positions of Hamid Ansari
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Telecom Technologies, Inc.
 Telecom Technologies, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Earthshine International Ltd., Telecom Technologies, Inc. is an American company that develops, finances, and operates retail telecommunication centers. The company was founded by Anousheh Ansari. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Hamid Ansari
| George Washington University | Graduate Degree |
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Prodea, Inc.
Prodea, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded by Anousheh Ansari and Amir Ansari, Prodea, Inc. is a venture capital firm located in Richardson, Texas. The firm is the general partner of E-ZAD Partnership Limited. | Finance |
Telecom Technologies, Inc.
Telecom Technologies, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Part of Earthshine International Ltd., Telecom Technologies, Inc. is an American company that develops, finances, and operates retail telecommunication centers. The company was founded by Anousheh Ansari. | Retail Trade |
Prodea Systems, Inc.
Prodea Systems, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Prodea Systems, Inc. operates as a technology and services management company. It serves the security, digital health, education, energy and e-government markets. The company was founded by Hamid Ansari, Anousheh Ansari and Amir Ansari on September 18, 2006 and is headquartered in Richardson, TX. | Electronic Technology |
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