CRFS
Alistair Massarella has an extensive work experience in various companies and roles. Currently, they are serving as a Cambridge Angel since 2021. Prior to this, they worked at CRFS, where they were the CTO and Co-Founder of the company. During their time at CRFS, they played a significant role in designing and manufacturing the RFeye, a next-generation radio spectrum intelligence equipment. Before joining CRFS, Alistair co-founded CBNL in 2000. Alistair also co-founded Adaptive Broadband Ltd in 1997, where they designed the AB-MAX fixed broadband wireless access equipment. Alistair's early career included a position as Deputy Base Commander / SHARE Radar Experiment Manager at the British Antarctic Survey from 1993 to 1996.
Alistair Massarella obtained their PhD and Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology from Huddersfield Polytechnic. Alistair pursued their education at the institution from 1985 until 1992.
CRFS
CRFS is an RF technology specialist for defense and national security agencies that need to understand and exploit the electromagnetic environment. We work closely with end customers, system integrators, and international partners, delivering technologically advanced capabilities that provide actionable RF intelligence, real-time situational awareness, and enable spectrum dominance. CRFS has a global reach and a leading position in the US and Europe. Solutions span the fields of spectrum monitoring, electronic warfare support, direction finding and geolocation, RF recording and I/Q data capture, and forensic wideband signal analysis. CRFS’ unique multi-mission RFeye ecosystem is a TRL-9 solution and is widely deployed by leading NATO nations and allies. Systems combine scalable hardware / software combinations, equally capable of operating standalone or sub-systems for critical land, sea, and air missions.