Ian is a Principal Analyst in Ovum’s Network Infrastructure practice.  He is responsible for the market forecasts in Ovum’s optical networks and optical components advisory services.  He is also responsible for the Enterprise Ethernet service forecast.  He is a contributor at IIR, MEF, Supercomm and OFC/NFOEC industry events.  He also conducts custom research and consulting for clients.  His clients include service providers, system vendors, components vendors and the financial/legal communities. 
Ian has over twenty years experience in the telecom industry.  Prior to Ovum and RHK, he worked at system vendors Nortel and Corvis.  He has held a progression of system engineering, networking planning and marketing positions.  His experience includes optical, access and voice switching networks.   Ian received his MBA from Queen's University in Kingston, Canada and his BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Manitoba.