Satellite Industry Days 2026 - On-demand videos

Marwin Coutinho is with Rohde & Schwarz India since 2006 after doing his Bachelor of Engineering from Mumbai University. He is product expert in vector network analyzers, Rohde & Schwarz digital control platforms, wireless chipset integration and customized end-to-end RF solutions. He is an accomplished trainer having successively outperformed in the Rohde & Schwarz qualification programs & is a core member of various initiatives at Rohde & Schwarz. In his current profile he leads an expert team responsible for development and integration of RF Automated Test Systems for SAR TRMs and Satcom subsystems.

Vincent is a Regional Sales Manager at ipoque – a Rohde & Schwarz company, covering the entirety of Ipoque’s product portfolio. He formerly served with the German Armed Forces and in different capacities within the defense tech industry.

Piotr Gawłowicz is a 5G NTN Senior Engineer specializing in wireless protocol design and development across the RF, PHY, and MAC layers for both terrestrial and satellite communication systems. He directly supported the world’s first Direct-to-Cell (D2C) phone call and actively develops RAN software for 5G and future-generation Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) satellite applications. His expertise spans protocol implementation, system optimization, and performance tuning for next-generation mobile networks operating beyond traditional terrestrial coverage. Piotr received his Ph.D. in Wireless Communications from the Technical University of Berlin and previously conducted research within the TKN group on national and European wireless networking projects. He also collaborated with Panasonic R&D and Nokia R&D on future mobile network technologies. Since 2022, he has been a Senior Engineer at Software Radio Systems (SRS), working on LTE/5G NTN direct-to-cell and O-RAN RIC projects.

Fabian Greif is a Product Manager at Rohde & Schwarz specializing in mobile network analysis solutions for governmental and security-critical environments. His work focuses on developing and deploying technologies used by public authorities, law enforcement, and defense organizations to monitor, analyze, and secure wireless and cellular networks. With a background in computer science and intelligent systems, he holds a Master of Science in Robotics, Cognition, Intelligence from the Technical University of Munich. In addition to his civilian role, he serves as a reserve officer in the Austrian Armed Forces, where he contributes as a technical expert and advisor.

Marco Guadalupi, Telecommunications Engineer from the University of Bologna and CTO at Sateliot, has over 20 years of experience in broadband and satellite telecommunications. He leads the technical development of Sateliot’s 5G IoT space architecture. Guadalupi oversees the Tritó satellite generation and the 5G Satellite Development Center in Barcelona, and contributes to 3GPP standards for non-terrestrial networks. He represents Sateliot in the ESA NTN Forum and GSMA 5G IoT and NTN groups.

Dr. Michael Hahn has 30 years of experience in space electronics at Airbus Defence & Space. Starting as a system engineer, he led the development of flight computers for international telecommunications and Earth observation programs. From 2001, he headed national and multinational teams, emphasizing product standardisation and integration of diverse development methodologies. Since 2020, as Senior Expert for Digital Electronics, he drives product development, validation, fault analysis, and AI assisted test strategies.

Leander Humbert is a Technical Solution Manager at Rohde & Schwarz. He completed his master’s degree in electrical engineering in 2004 at the Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg. Between 2004 and 2011, he worked as a system engineer for electronic warfare systems at the German Air Force. From 2012 to 2016, he was a technical counselor for missile and air defense related sensor systems at IABG. At Rohde & Schwarz, he deals with all test and measurement aspects and requirements of current and future radar sensors.

Patrick Mayer is a Product Manager for EMI & TEMPEST receivers at Rohde & Schwarz and has more than 22 years of experience in the field of electromagnetic compatibility. He has worked in EMC labs and industrial development, bringing in extensive expertise from various industries, especially the automotive industry. He was also active in international standardization work in the field of electromobility.

Martin brings more than two decades of experience to the industry. He began his career as a technical trainer, overseeing education programs for both customers and sales teams. Today, he serves as the Product Manager for a cutting-edge software solution and a satellite receiver. If you’d like to discuss your future vision for satellite receivers, just swing by for a coffee—Martin would love to hear your ideas.

Jeremy Perrin is the CEO and Co-Founder of Connektica, a company developing software to digitize and automate manufacturing and RF testing workflows for the aerospace and defense industries. With a background in RF engineering, he previously led the automation of production and certification for over 18,000 antennas for the OneWeb constellation at MDA Space. His work spans from prototyping testing to AIT plan definition and end-to-end solution deployment to optimize satellite manufacturing cost and lead time.

Maik Reckeweg is Product Manager for the OTA & Antenna Test System portfolio at Rohde & Schwarz, overseeing global product strategy and go-to-market execution since 2021. Previously he served as Senior Training Expert for OTA systems and as Antenna Product Manager, where he was responsible for the company’s monitoring, communications, and measurement antenna offerings. Before joining Rohde & Schwarz in 2008, Maik engineered 3G and Bluetooth RF designs for Nokia and Motorola and designed antennas at M/A-COM, focusing on RFID and automotive radar applications. He holds a Diploma in Electrical Engineering from Ruhr Universität Bochum (1998).

Jörg has been with WORK Microwave since 2006, where he leads the strategic development of the company across all product lines. Prior to his current role, he led the development of satellite modem products at WORK Microwave and managed the subsequently established Digital Products business unit. Jörg specializes in modem and system design for satellite and space communication and holds a Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Technology. He leads WORK Microwave’s contributions to standardization bodies in that field and is currently one of the directors in the DIFI consortium.

Tomas is an experienced technical leader within technical sales and marketing, with more than 28 years of proven success in the test and measurement industry. He has a strong technical background and in recent years has worked with sales of advanced solutions in satellite communications and 3GPP-based telecommunications. He is passionate about creating value through innovative technologies that enhance connectivity and security in critical infrastructure.

Arnd Sibila joined Rohde & Schwarz in 2012 as Technology Marketing Manager for Wireless Technologies and then led the Infrastructure Global Key Account Manager group. Since 2016 he focused on Technology Marketing for the Mobile Network Testing market segment. Previously, Arnd gained 21 years of experience at Siemens Communications and Nokia Siemens Networks where he held various technical and management positions in the field of Wireless Communication Systems and Mobile Networks Product Lifecycle (Product Management, System Architecture, CTO, Business Development, Portfolio Management and Product Qualification) covering nearly all wireless technologies.

Dr.-Ing. Georg Strauß has been teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM) since 2002. In 2010, he took over the Satellite Communications Laboratory, including the compensated compact range founded by Prof. Fasold. His research focuses on high-precision measurements of terrestrial and non-terrestrial mobile platforms and radar cross sections (RCS). With over 20 years of experience, he is a recognized expert in the characterization of active antennas, including phased arrays and digital beamforming systems. He contributes to international public and private projects, such as the Hera space mission. Prior to academia, he led a unit at EPCOS (Qualcomm). He holds a PhD in microwave technology from the University of Ulm under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Menzel.

Reiner Stuhlfauth is a technology manager wireless from the Test & Measurement Division of Rohde & Schwarz in Munich. Before he worked as trainer and has more than 20 years of experience in teaching and promoting mobile communication technologies in the background of cellular standards and non-cellular technologies. He is involved in several projects concerning 5G, 5G advanced and 6G research activities. Reiner has presented at a plethora of conferences and events, he has published several technical documents, webinars and he is one of the authors of the Rohde&Schwarz technology book “5G New Radio – fundamentals, procedures, testing aspects”. He holds the academic degree of engineer in telecommunications (Dipl.-Ing.) issued by the Technical University of Kaiserslautern.

Frank Zeppenfeldt works in the satellite communications group of the European Space Agency (ESA). He has been initiating several activities in IoT, automotive and 5G via satellite, and looks after several spectrum and regulatory aspects. Before that, Frank worked on satellite communications and security for NATO and was responsible for the network architectures in operational deployments and various military technology exercises. Earlier, he was working in EUMETSAT (European Organization for Meteorological Satellites) and was implementing the ground segment.