Dr. Derek Peterson

Chairman of the WBA

Chief Technology Officer, Boingo Wireless

Dr. Derek Peterson serves as chief technology officer at Boingo Wireless, a global connectivity provider. He leads Boingo’s technology strategy and innovation, advancing next-generation wireless networks across 5G, Passpoint, OpenRoaming, CBRS private networks and Wi-Fi 7. Under his leadership, Boingo’s neutral host networks connect people and devices at more than 130 airports and transportation hubs, more than 70 sports and entertainment venues, and more than 100 U.S. military installations, as well as hospitals, hotels, convention centers, offices and other large properties.

Dr. Peterson helps shape industry standards as chairman of the Wireless Broadband Alliance and a board director of the OnGo Alliance. His career spans engineering, product management and executive leadership, including strategic roles at Oracle, where he led global LTE initiatives. A veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm and Operation Joint Endeavor, he served in the U.S. Air Force.

He holds a doctorate in computer science with a focus on enterprise information systems from Colorado Technical University, along with degrees from the University of Maryland and American InterContinental University. He also serves as an adjunct professor at Southern Utah University. Recognized for his leadership and innovation, Dr. Peterson has received multiple honors, including CTO of the Year from the Wireless Broadband Alliance, Los Angeles Business Journal and SoCalCIO, and was named a “Wireless Industry Executive to Watch” by Fierce Wireless.