Randall René is the Industry Solutions Director for Telecommunications at Esri, where he helps communication service providers leverage geographic information system (GIS) technology to transform workflows and improve communication, collaboration, and productivity across the entire telecom project life cycle. Randall is a proud US Army veteran with 25 years of experience in the telecommunications and cable industries working in the field, guiding GIS teams, and supporting infrastructure planning. Prior to joining Esri, he spent 18 years at Comcast. Randall earned a Master of Business Administration in Strategy and Organizational Development at George Fox University in Oregon and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree from Virginia’s Liberty University. He is a passionate advocate within the GIS community and committed to helping public and private sector organizations nationwide bridge the digital divide.