Charles Hardnett, Senior Public Safety Advisor, FirstNet Authority
Charles Hardnett is an Applications Architect in the Stakeholder Collaboration Division at the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority). With over 25 years of experience in software development, research, project management, and higher education, he has contributed to organizations like Nortel, Georgia Institute of Technology, Spelman College, and Gwinnett Technical College. Currently, Charles manages solution experience engagements with public safety and develops technical content for FirstNet Authority’s stakeholders. He also provides technical expertise to the FirstNet applications ecosystem, encompassing mobile, web, and desktop applications, AI, Internet of Things, location-based services, MCPTT, the FirstNet developer program, and the FirstNet App Catalog.