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Jim Stratigos Jim Stratigos

Vice President

EchoStar Data Networks

Mr. Stratigos is Vice president and General Manager of EchoStar Data Networks. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, EchoStar Data Networks is responsible for the design and development of broadband satellite technologies for deployment within EchoStar's Dish Network. EDN's mission includes broadband content distribution to enterprise customers and enabling technologies for one-way and two-way broadband satellite communications. He co-founded and was previously CEO of Media4, Inc, where he pioneered the technology to connect personal computers to direct broadcast satellite networks. Media4 was acquired by EchoStar in 1999.

A serial entrepreneur, Mr. Stratigos was also a co-founder of Tridom Corporation, an early developer of interactive VSAT technology where he served in various executive positions and a founder of Wireless Communications Consultants and Encom Systems.

Mr. Stratigos has been involved in satellite and wireless communications engineering and marketing for over 20 years. He has also held senior development and management positions at Scientific-Atlanta, Georgia Tech Research Institute and Motorola.

A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Mr. Stratigos earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1974, and a master's degree in electrical engineering, also from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1980. He is a member of the IEEE, a frequent speaker on the subject of broadband satellite technology and markets and has co-authored books on VSAT technology and wireless multimedia networks.

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