Brian Page

Biography:

Brian E. Page is Chair of the IEEE Atlanta Computer Society Chapter and a retired electrical engineer and technology architect with decades of experience designing highly resilient communications and computer networks. Throughout his career, he has led mission-critical technology initiatives for organizations, including the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics and the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics, where reliability was paramount. Brian has also held senior technical leadership roles across telecommunications, cloud networking, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies. An active IEEE volunteer, he has contributed to AI and robotics standards development, STEM education, IEEE MOVE disaster response, and technical workshops focused on artificial intelligence, communications, and cybersecurity.

Dr. Tamseel Mahmood Syed

Dr. Tamseel Mahmood Syed is a distinguished engineer, innovator, and leader in the fields of radio frequency engineering, broadcasting, wireless communication, networking, and system design. With a career that bridges advanced research, large-scale implementation, and strategic leadership, Dr. Syed has earned national and international recognition for his sustained contributions to the development of modern communication systems that connect people and communities across the world.

Dr. Syed holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, an M.B.A., and an M.S. in Electrical Engineering, a rare combination that reflects both his technical depth and business acumen. This interdisciplinary background enables him to bridge innovation with strategy—advancing technologies that are not only cutting-edge but also operationally and economically impactful.

As a senior engineering leader, Dr. Syed has played a critical role in the design and optimization of complex broadcast and RF infrastructures, guiding projects that serve as the technological backbone for national broadcasting networks and international communication platforms. His expertise spans spectrum management, digital signal processing, antenna and propagation modeling, and end-to-end system integration for resilient, high-performance communication networks.

His areas for research interest include algorithm design for PHY layer co-operative communication, signal processing for communications, non-linear signal processing/dynamics, 4G/5G/RF system design, error control coding, decision/estimation theory, SDR and cognitive radio, hardware design for RF/Wireless communication and radar systemsincluding joint radar/communication system design. He has authored several conference and journal papers. He has also served as a reviewer, associate editor for Frontiers, TPC co-chair, TPC Chair for various conferences and journals. He was the Vice Chair/Technical Program Committee (TPC) Chair for SoutheastCon 2024, TPC Co-Chair for SoutheastCon 2021, Associate editor of Frontiers to name a few.

He is an active IEEE member/volunteer since 2007 and was elevated to the Senior Member status in 2020. He held various leadership positions within IEEE and contributed in different committees of Region 3, ComSoc North America Board, etc. Some of his noteworthy leadership roles within IEEE Region 3include: Chair for Atlanta Section (2024 – 2025) and its Vice Chair (2022 – 2023), Chair of Atlanta Communications Society (ComSoc) Chapter (2020 – 2023), Secretary of Atlanta ComSoc Chapter (2018 – 20), Chair of IEEE Atlanta Young Professionals (YP) AG (2020 – 21), Vice Chair (2017-19), R3 Conference Operations Specialist (2024 – present).

Beyond his technical leadership, Dr. Syed’s influence extends into the global engineering community. He has contributed to international technical standards, collaborated with academic and governmental institutions, and authored scholarly publications that have advanced understanding in RF system design, spectrum efficiency, and wireless network resilience.

He was a recipient of the 2025 Region 3 Professional Leadership Award, 2022 Atlanta Outstanding Service Award, 2021 Region 3 Outstanding Young Professional Award, ComSoc NAB Exceptional Service Award to name a few. He has also served as a Board of Director for 3 years at DeKalb Preparatory Academy Charter School in Decatur, GA. Under his leadership as Atlanta Section Chair, the Section won two Outstanding Section awards in 2024 respectively from MGA and EAB boards of IEEE.

Dr. Syed’s work embodies a commitment to innovation, excellence, and public impact. His engineering achievements have strengthened communication reliability, improved broadcast accessibility, and enabled the seamless delivery of information to millions of users worldwide. Through his leadership, mentorship, and sustained professional engagement, Dr. Tamseel Mahmood Syed continues to shape the future of broadcast and wireless communications with distinction and enduring global influence.