2025

Raj Mehta: Innovating Telecom for Safety, Sustainability, and Security

Entrant

Raj Mehta

Category

Innovation in Services and Solutions - Telecommunications 

Client's Name

AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon

Country / Region

United States

Raj Mehta has revolutionized telecom infrastructure with his groundbreaking contributions to safety, sustainability, and security. As a visionary structural and telecom engineer, Raj has developed Class IV rigging plans, enabling faster, safer, and more cost-effective deployment of 5G and next-generation networks. His innovations have enhanced workplace safety, reducing accidents and ensuring compliance with national standards such as ANSI/TIA-222-H and ANSI/TIA-322.

His leadership in environmental sustainability has significantly reduced the carbon footprint of telecom infrastructure by optimizing existing assets, minimizing material waste, and integrating renewable energy solutions. These efforts align with federal initiatives like the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability (DATA) Act to expand broadband access, particularly in underserved communities.

Raj’s contributions extend to national security and emergency communications, where his resilient network designs have strengthened critical infrastructure for first responders, military operations, and disaster response. His work has directly supported federal policies like the Critical Infrastructure Protection Act and the FCC Disaster Response Framework, ensuring reliable communication during crises.

With over 1,500 successful Class IV rigging implementations, Raj’s innovations have led to millions in cost savings, faster deployment timelines, and enhanced telecom reliability. His pioneering work has set new industry benchmarks, making him a transformative leader in telecom engineering.

 
2025
Kevlin Nexus

Entrant

AmbiWishes Information Technology Co., Ltd. & AmbiWishes Technology Inc.

Category

Innovation in Design - Gaming Design

Country / Region

China

 
2025
101HR

Entrant

Zhonghe Yunke Information Technology Group Co., Ltd.

Category

Innovation in Design - User Experience Design

Country / Region

China

 
2025
Smart Rail Safety: Innovative Collision Mitigation for Class 1 Railroads

Entrant

Sourav Kumar

Category

Innovation in Technology - Best Smart Technology Innovation

Country / Region

United States

 
2025
Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing

Entrant

Priyanka Das

Category

Innovation in Organizational Excellence - Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing

Country / Region

United States