MCI Communications Corporation. Engineering Groups.

Dates:
Active 1967
Active 1993

Biographical notes:

Thomas L. Leming was Senior v.p. of Transmission Systems for MCI from 1973-1986. Prior to joining MCI in 1971, Leming had served as a radar technician in the U.S. Navy during the second world war, and then held various positions with Western Electric, Motorola and Lenkurt Electronics. In 1954 he was apppointed to a director's position at Collins Radio, in charge of overseeing design and construction of microwave multiplex systems for numerous Bell Operating Companies.

Subsequently holding positions at Hughes Aircraft Company and Continental Telephone, Leming joined MCI as a Vice-President with responsibility for planning and constructing MCI's national microwave network, through the acquisition and development of new routes and the integration of other carriers into the MCI network. After retiring from MCI, Leming continued to be active in the industry as a consultant and board member for various telecommunication-oriented businesses.

From the description of Records of MCI engineering groups, 1967-1993 (bulk 1970-1990). (Hagley Museum & Library). WorldCat record id: 122597904

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Subjects:

  • Artificial satellites in telecommunication
  • Construction contracts
  • Data transmission equipment industry
  • Data transmission systems
  • Echo suppression (Telecommunication)
  • Fiber optic cables
  • Fiber optic industry
  • Industrial safety
  • License agreements
  • Microwave antennas
  • Microwave communication systems
  • Microwave communication systems
  • Microwave transmission lines
  • Modems
  • Packet switching (Data transmission)
  • Railroads
  • Satellite dish antennas
  • Service-level agreements
  • Strategic planning
  • Switching circuits
  • Telecommunication
  • Telecommunication
  • Telecommunication
  • Telecommunication
  • Telecommunication cables
  • Telecommunication lines
  • Telecommunication switching systems
  • Telephone

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