APSi Magazine / Feb, 2014 9
APSi is super proud to announce its partnership with MGI Engineering CEO, Max Gathers. Max is a twenty year veteran of the telecommunications industry. After graduating from Savannah State College, Max found himself beginning his career at the tech giant IBM building computer boards. He quickly advanced his career by accepting a new role with Lucent Technologies and moving to Chicago to work with telecommunications equipment for a high profile federal government client. Over the next twenty years Max would find himself designing and supporting various communication infrastructures, while gaining invaluable knowledge in the world of telecommunications. This successful corporate career allowed Max to easily become a successful entrepreneur by creating MGI Engineering.
MGI Engineering is a versatile communications company that specialize in network infrastructure design and installation solutions. Starting from installing the infamous 53SS switches, to advanced emergency E911 systems, MGI began to build its reputation as a trusted contractor in the technology world. His strong reputation has provided some great opportunities for MGI, and Max is projecting one of the biggest years yet in 2014. Landing new cellular contracts with some of the biggest carriers in the world. Max and MGI has successfully completed various multi-million dollar projects installing and updating over two hundred (200) cellular cabinet sties, connecting CDMA, GSM and BTS technologies for Ericsson, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile, US Cellular and AT&T. The certified engineers at MGI are highly skilled professionals who work with some of the most complex equipment in the industry. Each one bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise that allows MGI the ability to grow across the country.
Max is known throughout the industry as having a “can do attitude” and willingness to serve every client. That is why APSi felt that a partnership with MGI would provide its clients a professional turnkey solution for its LTE & 4G projects. In a recent kick off meeting, APSi CEO, Scott Coulter stated, “Having Max and MGI as collaborative partner provides us with competitive advantage when working with cellular clients. Our ability to introduce someone like Max and MGI on our team opens additional doors that are hard to enter in this very competitive telecommunications market. MGI has successfully completed projects worth millions and that expertise brings credibility to our cellular division. That’s why this collaboration will benefit APSi, MGI and most importantly, our clients. Not only is Max a great business mind, but a good friend, and I am truly anxious to start working with him.”
The collaboration with MGI allows APSi the ability to offer new service such as Network Integration, Commissioning and Indoor/Outdoor infrastructure solutions. These new service areas are paving the way for global communications using wireless and wired technology. Furthermore, there are also discussions with MGI to develop training programs for APSi’s Career Training Center that will offer certifications for various cellular expertise in networking.
Contact APSi for more information or request a project bid quote for service. www.apsicorp.com
Meet MGI Engineering
CEO, Max Gathers