Meet Aaron Soucy: Wireless Engineer

Monday, April 8, 2024
Introducing Aaron: Aaron is a seasoned Wireless Engineer with a substantial journey spanning over 25 years in the engineering world. His time in the field has provided a depth and breadth of experience, making him a knowledgeable member and critical resource on the NGN project. 
 
Aaron’s NGN Journey: Within the NGN team, Aaron’s role as a Wireless Engineer is instrumental. He orchestrates the intricacies of wireless migrations, ensuring a seamless transition and optimizing network performance. His duties range from scheduling wireless migrations to mapping the network landscape, all while serving as a support resource for the wireless technicians on the ground. Aaron enjoys being immersed in the ever-evolving technological landscape and solving the challenges it presents. 
 
Cutting-Edge Advances: Aaron looks forward to the increased speed and reliability that the NGN project will enable across campus. The integration of this new technology holds the key to unlocking a next-level wireless experience across Yale’s campus, elevating connectivity to new capabilities of efficiency and seamlessness. 
 
Beyond the Router: When he’s not immersed in the world of wireless engineering, Aaron avidly follows Premier League Football (go Newcastle United!) and college basketball (UConn Nation!), and teams like NY Giants, Yankees, and the Vegas Golden Knights. You can also find him playing a spirited game of poker, endlessly turning the pages of a captivating book, or diving into a good movie.  
 
Fun Fact: Plugging in to Aaron’s past reveals a fascinating byte of trivia—he traveled to the former Soviet Union in 1988 as part of the coaching staff for a Catholic high school wrestling team. He harnesses that same spirit of curiosity and adventure as he wades into uncharted territories in his role on the NGN project.