Simon Dunkley

Simon Dunkley is Director of Solutions Architecture working in Silver Spring Networks’ European operation (now Itron). He has a PhD in physics and a background in engineering research and development. A Radiotelecomms specialist with experience working for manufacturers, operators, regulators, and consultancies, he has 25 years of experience working in communications around the world, having previously worked for Plessey Microsystems & Nortel Telecommunications and as a consultant with UK-based Detica Ltd (now Applied Intelligence, BAe).

He has been working with European regulators, the European Commission, and industry to develop smart metering/smart grid applications and legislation. He was named by Metering and Smart Energy International magazine as one of the 40 Most Influential Figures in European Smart Grid for his work in releasing radio spectrum below 1GHz.