{"id":86,"date":"2024-05-29T16:04:54","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T22:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ciaworks.com\/?page_id=86"},"modified":"2025-01-28T12:07:00","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T18:07:00","slug":"biography","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ciaworks.com\/index.php\/biography\/","title":{"rendered":"Biography"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I\u2019m Cameron Kilton, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Nextlink, where I leverage over 25 years of experience in telecommunications to connect rural America through innovative broadband solutions. My career spans designing, building, and managing wireless broadband, cellular, AMI, and fiber-optic networks\u2014delivering reliable connectivity to underserved communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A passionate advocate for customers and a recognized leader in the WISP community, I\u2019ve spent nearly two decades driving large-scale wireless and fiber network deployments at local, state, and federal levels. At Nextlink, I\u2019ve spearheaded cutting-edge projects like the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) initiative, helping secure $429.2 million in funding to deliver broadband to over 206,000 locations across 12 states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m also leading Nextlink\u2019s early adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), integrating Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance customer interactions, streamline operations, and automate network management. These initiatives are shaping a smarter, more responsive network while positioning Nextlink as an innovation leader in the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before joining Nextlink, I served as a Senior Consultant at Tilson Technology Management, overseeing the deployment of smart grid networks that powered more than one million smart meters nationwide. As Broadband Director at Midcoast Internet, I helped expand Maine\u2019s first wireless broadband network, adding fiber-optic capabilities to increase coverage for rural communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout my career, I\u2019ve remained committed to bridging the digital divide. My leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and dedication to innovation ensure I\u2019m not just solving connectivity challenges\u2014I\u2019m empowering communities to thrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Work History Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nextlink Internet<\/strong> | <strong>Chief Technology Officer<\/strong> (2020\u2013Present)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leading wireless and fiber network deployments for rural broadband.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Spearheading AI initiatives to enhance customer service and network efficiency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Played a key role in securing RDOF funding and expanding CBRS spectrum capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tilson Technology Management<\/strong> | <strong>Senior Consultant<\/strong> (2011\u20132017)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Managed smart grid deployments for electric utilities, impacting over one million smart meters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Midcoast Internet Solutions<\/strong> | <strong>Broadband Director<\/strong> (2002\u20132011)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expanded Maine\u2019s first wireless broadband network, integrating fiber to improve coverage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Driving Innovation, Connecting Communities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My mission is simple: use innovative technology to solve complex connectivity challenges and empower rural America. 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