Neil Shah, Co-Founder & VP Research at Counterpoint Research, is a seasoned industry analyst with over 18 years of experience in strategy and research across sectors, especially telecom. Widely quoted for his insights, he has previously led roles at Counterpoint Research as Co-Founder and Partner, and at Strategy Analytics as Senior Analyst, after beginning his career with Philips Electronics. An IEEE Certified Wireless Professional, Neil holds a Master’s degree in Telecommunications and Business from the University of Maryland, College Park.