Neil Nordgaard
Technical Director
As a founding member of Radio Network Solutions, Neil Ole Nordgaard has been a pivotal figure at the company since its inception in June 2006. Serving as the Technical Director, Neil brings 37 years of industry experience to his role.
In his role, Neil acts as a Sales Solutions Architect, focusing on business development, relationship management for key accounts and overseeing sales budgets. He manages product selection and key supplier relationships while overseeing the Western Cape regional office.
Neil holds a National Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering Light Current (T3) and often jokes that his real education comes from the “University of Life,” reflecting the wealth of knowledge he has gained throughout his career. His significant contributions to RNS include leading the Gautrain RF over fibre tunnel project, the South African Parliament Precinct’s Centralised RAN project, as well as the multi-operator, multi-band 4x4 Active IBS at Cape Town International Airport. Neil has also been involved in the introduction of LENS antenna technology to South African Mobile Network Operators.
Motivated by the challenge of sourcing and developing solutions to meet specific customer needs on time and within budget, Neil’s commitment to delivering results makes him a key contributor to the team’s success.
Outside of work, he enjoys surf skiing, cycling and activities like fishing and hunting. His ability to blend professionalism with a sense of humour makes Neil a respected leader at RNS, while friends and family affectionately call him Ole.