IPX International Management Team in Bethesda, MD

Derek McKinney – Principal

Derek McKinney is an Electrical Engineer and a Communications Professional with 25 years of experience in telecommunications systems and their application to oil and gas exploration and production. Mr. McKinney is Chief Operating Officer of IPX International Systems, which provides systems integrations of products, including VSAT, Voice Over IP, Wireless, IP Security Systems, Networks, and related technologies.

Mr. McKinney’s Experience

Mr. McKinney's experience before joining IPX includes 8 years in computing and communications systems with Exxon, 4 years with the Federal Government (Voice of America) as Manager of International Telecommunications projects, 4 years with Loral ‘Orion as Director of VSAT services, 2 years with General Research Corporation as Director of Network Optimization services and 6 years as owner and operator of McKinney Consulting, specializing in international telecommunications solutions.



Mr. McKinney has managed telecommunications projects in over 60 Countries ranging from single VSAT systems to large teleport operations to Global Enterprise networks. His expertise is in the design, operations, management, and licensing of terrestrial and satellite-based telecommunications. In 2003, McKinney Consulting merged with IPX communications to provide the best of breed satellite and information technology solutions. As Chief Operating Officer, Mr. McKinney is responsible for operations of the IPX TDMA VSAT network and Ground operations personnel. With in-depth knowledge based upon years of experience in Africa, the middle-east, and Europe, Mr. McKinney provides hands-on knowledge of the remote work environment and practical experience in maintaining remote systems at a high state of performance.