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John Toone

Questioner · DISC type c
Technical Sales Account Manager at Forsk
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

John Toone is a Technical Sales Account Manager at Forsk, specializing in wireless system design with the Atoll software suite. His career of over 30 years includes key engineering roles at Motorola Solutions, S&C Electric Company, and Keysight Technologies, focusing on public safety LTE, smart grid communications, and 5G. He holds multiple degrees from DePaul University and the University of Illinois Chicago.

Outside of his technical roles, John is a passionate advocate for developing strong communication skills and is an active proponent of Toastmasters International. He is described by colleagues as a highly trusted professional who excels at developing optimal engineering solutions and clearly communicating complex concepts. He is also a regular speaker at industry conferences.

John is an inventor with several U. S. patents in wireless networking, focused on emulating network conditions and identifying areas with poor service.

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Experience
37 Years
Current Role
Technical Sales Account Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Personality Overview

How John shows up

Cautious & Analytical
Not Easily Convinced
Systematic

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.
 While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics John cares about

Wireless Network Planning
His current role is centered on helping clients solve wireless system design challenges using Forsk's Atoll software and Naos automation platform.
5G & LTE Technology
His background includes supporting 5G test equipment at Keysight and developing Public Safety LTE coverage and capacity modeling algorithms at Motorola.
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Career

Work history

8-2021
Technical Sales Account Manager
Forsk
4-2020 - 8-2021
Applications Engineer
Keysight Technologies
1-2017 - 4-2020
Senior Automation Solutions Engineer
S&C Electric Company
4-2016 - 1-2017
Senior RF Project Engineer (Positive Train Control)
Parsons Corporation
6-2010 - 11-2015
Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff
Motorola Solutions
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2002 - 2005
MSCS
DePaul University
1995 - 1997
MSEE
University of Illinois Chicago
1982 - 1987
BSEE
University of Illinois Chicago
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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