J. Derrick Smith

J. Derrick Smith is an accomplished professional in the telecommunications field, currently serving as the Director of Carrier Relations at Nextivity since March 2023, focusing on promoting products to North American Mobile Network Operators. Prior experience includes a role as Sr. Lead Product Manager for Wireless Product Strategy at Cox Communications, where Smith drove improvements in the wireless portfolio and strategic roadmap planning. Smith's extensive background at AT&T Services Inc. spans nearly two decades, with roles in product development, strategy, and technical standards related to indoor and outdoor systems, including 5G technologies. Earlier positions at Galaxy Engineering Services and Alltel Wireless involved technical leadership and optimization of RF technologies. J. Derrick Smith holds an MBA from Kennesaw State University, along with advanced and undergraduate degrees in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from Georgia Tech and Morehouse College, respectively.