FCC’s International Bureau Personnel Announcements

Federal Communications Commission International Bureau Chief Mindel De La Torre announced that Robert Nelson will become Chief Engineer for the International Bureau.

Nelson was most recently the Chief of the International Bureau’s Satellite Division. Fern Jarmulnek, Deputy Chief of the Satellite Division, will serve as Acting Chief of the Satellite Division. Nelson will be responsible for leading the Bureau’s work on key technical issues, including, satellite communications and cross-border technical issues. He will also play a significant role in the Bureau’s preparations for major international conferences and meetings. Prior to serving as the Chief of the Satellite Division, Nelson was the Chief of the Satellite Division’s Engineering Branch. Before joining the FCC, Nelson held various engineering positions in the private sector where he was involved in the design, manufacture, and implementation of domestic and international satellite networks. He has participated as a member of several International Telecommunication Union (ITU) working parties, both as an FCC official and as a private sector representative. He holds degrees in engineering and management from the University of New Hampshire and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.