Paul Baran

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Paul Baran is the founder of Metricom, Inc. (1985), Com21, Inc. (1972), and Telebit, Inc. (1972).
He also worked as a Director at Rosum Corp.
Baran earned his undergraduate degree from Drexel University in 1949, his graduate degree from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1959, and his doctorate from Drexel University in 1997.

Former positions of Paul Baran

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Com21, Inc. Com21, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Com21, Inc. is a global supplier of system solutions for the broadband access market. The Company's asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and data-over-cable service interface specification (DOCSIS)-based products enable cable operators and service providers to deliver high-speed, Internet and telephony applications to corporate telecommuters, small businesses, home offices and residential users.	Founder	-
Telebit, Inc. Telebit, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Part of Cisco Systems, Inc., Telebit, Inc. is a company that makes and markets multiprotocol internetworking systems. The company is based in San Jose, CA. The company was founded by Paul Baran.	Founder	-
Metricom, Inc. Metricom, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Metricom, Inc. is an independent software development company. It offers semi-custom and fully customized software systems and complete project outsourcing services for health care enterprises. In addition, the firm provides technical information systems consulting and software applications development on a contract basis to create complete technology-based business solutions. The company was founded by Paul Baran in December 1985 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.	Founder	-
Rosum Corp. Rosum Corp. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Rosum is the leader in the use of broadcast TV signals to power location and timing solutions. Rosum technology turns TV tuners into location devices, and Rosum is the first to combine TV and GPS signals for truly robust hybrid positioning and timing in all types of environments. Rosum's founding team includes the original architects of the GPS constellation. Rosum partners include Siano Mobile Silicon, TruePosition, and ST-Ericsson	Director/Board Member	-

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Training of Paul Baran

Drexel University	Undergraduate Degree
University of California, Los Angeles	Graduate Degree

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Rosum Corp. Rosum Corp. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Rosum is the leader in the use of broadcast TV signals to power location and timing solutions. Rosum technology turns TV tuners into location devices, and Rosum is the first to combine TV and GPS signals for truly robust hybrid positioning and timing in all types of environments. Rosum's founding team includes the original architects of the GPS constellation. Rosum partners include Siano Mobile Silicon, TruePosition, and ST-Ericsson	Retail Trade
Telebit, Inc. Telebit, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Part of Cisco Systems, Inc., Telebit, Inc. is a company that makes and markets multiprotocol internetworking systems. The company is based in San Jose, CA. The company was founded by Paul Baran.	Electronic Technology
Metricom, Inc. Metricom, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Metricom, Inc. is an independent software development company. It offers semi-custom and fully customized software systems and complete project outsourcing services for health care enterprises. In addition, the firm provides technical information systems consulting and software applications development on a contract basis to create complete technology-based business solutions. The company was founded by Paul Baran in December 1985 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.	Electronic Technology
Com21, Inc. Com21, Inc. Telecommunications EquipmentElectronic Technology Com21, Inc. is a global supplier of system solutions for the broadband access market. The Company's asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) and data-over-cable service interface specification (DOCSIS)-based products enable cable operators and service providers to deliver high-speed, Internet and telephony applications to corporate telecommuters, small businesses, home offices and residential users.	Electronic Technology

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