Wi-Fi Here and Now Event 2022: Open Wi-Fi, HaLow, Wi-Fi 6e, and more
August 25, 2022
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10:00 am
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11:30 am PDT
This event is brought to you by Newracom and NetExperience.
Newracom is the world’s leading fabless semi conductor company for Wi-Fi HaLow. We are partnered with numerous world leading semiconductor companies, consumer electronic device manufactures, and IoT/ M2M device manufactures to provide innovative Wi-Fi HaLow connectivity by customizing WLAN functionalities into business systems for high profitability while being cost effective.
NetExperience Cloud platform allows service providers to integrate WLAN controller and management capabilities into their back office. The platform is compatible with the three key components of the Telecom Infra Project Wi-Fi architecture: CloudSDK, certified opensource Access Point software and compatible Access Point hardware. NetExperience is also a contributor and co-manager of the TIP opensource CloudSDK and Access Point software.
The WCA presents:
Thursday, August 25, 2022, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (PT)
Webinar (Zoom) – worldwide
Wi-Fi Here and Now Event 2022:
Open WiFi, HaLow, Wi-Fi 6, and more
About this event:
Wi-Fi seems to be the perfect broadband connectivity option. Today’s session we will explore the latest in Wi-Fi innovations. Open Wi-Fi is gaining traction in the market, in part due to the Technology Infra-Project (TIP) led by Meta. Wi-Fi HaLow or 802.11AH is coming soon to smart door locks, security cameras, wearable devices, and wireless sensor networks near you. Despite the ubiquity of Wi-Fi 4/5/6, the rapid growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) has forced a rethinking of traditional Wi-Fi. The exciting new standard HaLow seems to have great promise.
The WCA invites you to listen in as the select panel of experts explore these latest Wi-Fi innovations, and answer your questions.
Agenda and Flow:
10:00 – 10:05 : Event Introductions and Acknowledgements – Moderator Introduction
10:05 – 11:15 : Roundtable Discussion and Q&A guided by Moderator
11:15 – 11:30 : Q&A Panel, thank you note and closure
Moderator and Panelists Bio:
Moderator – Prakash Sangam
Tantra Analyst
Prakash has more than 20 years of global experience in engineering, marketing and business development of cutting-edge wireless technologies and products, including 5G, 4G, IoT, Wi-Fi, CV2X, and cloud/edge services. Prakash has worked for leading wireless companies including Qualcomm, Ericsson, and AT&T, serving many key engineering and marketing roles.
Y. Zachary Freeman – VP, Marketing & Sales – Newracom
Zac is Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Newracom. Based in Lake Forest, California, Newracom is a leading developer of wireless connectivity technology and the first to market with Wi-Fi HaLow SoCs. Zac holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He has more than 20 years of experience in embedded technology and wireless connectivity. Prior to joining Newracom, Zac was the Vice President of Silex Technology, leading the sales, marketing, and engineering organizations.
Bernard Herscovici – Founder & CEO NetExperience
A software platform to control, manage and automate disaggregated Wi-Fi networks compatible with Telecom Infra Project’s Open Wi-Fi architecture. Bernard has started and led as CEO several companies in the Wi-Fi industry, including BelAir Networks and KodaCloud and held executive positions in various companies such as Ericsson, Breezecom and Newbridge Networks. Bernard authored several patents in the wireless space. He has an MBA from University of Ottawa and a Master of Applied Science (Wireless) from University of Toronto.
Huw Rees – VP Business Development – NetExperience
Previously, VP sales at KodaCloud and prior to that, held senior leadership roles at 8×8, Inc., including VP of business development, VP of sales and marketing and CEO of Centile, Inc., a subsidiary of 8×8. He holds three patents in the cloud PBX and UCaaS technology field. He has a B.Sc. (Hons) from the University of Manchester (England), Institute of Science and Technology in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and has an MBA from the University of LaVerne (USA).
Gabriel Desjardins – Director of Product Marketing – Broadcom
Gabriel Desjardins is a director of product marketing for the Wireless Communications and Connectivity division at Broadcom. He focuses on product management and marketing for mobile connectivity devices, including Wi-Fi 6, 6E, 7, and Bluetooth product lines. He began his career as an RF circuit designer and also worked as a data scientist prior to joining Broadcom. He has a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Queen’s University in Canada.
As a trained physicist, Dr. Jeff Yen has a strong entrepreneurial mindset that made him embark on the journey of business and co-found a company that is developing wireless power technology. He received his bachelor’s degree in physics and astrophysics at UC Berkeley and Ph.D. in physics at Stanford University. He is a co-author of multiple IEEE papers and co-inventors for 30 patents worldwide.
Bio Chris King
Chris is an accomplished leader of sales, and channel development teams focused on the customer journey, acquisition strategy, operational efficiency, and post-sale service evolution. For over 20 years, he has led and closed large complex sales opportunities. Chris’ experience in Product Marketing, Technical Sales, Sales, and Sales Management, a forward-thinking leadership style, attention to detail, curiosity, and a strategic mindset delivers growth and long-term value for customers.
Zeki is Founder and CEO of CRATUS. For 20+ years he has been a senior in business and technical leadership in commercializing Energy Storage, Battery, IoT, sensors, sensing systems, AI and machine learning technologies. Managing a global business with three product lines. CRATUS provides Engineering Innovation solutions in hardware and software for IoT Technology: Sensors and Sensing Systems, Battery and Energy Management, Electrification, Machine Vision, Machine Learning, Operational Intelligence, Real-Time Location Services. CRATUS offers consulting services for UI/UX development for software, electromechanical hardware and industrial designs for products. The nature of these services are oriented towards achieving business goals by placing the emphasis on usability and users of the products.
Paul is leading the TNL U.S.A. Mobility Business Unit, a Technolution subsidiary and engages with municipalities and public transit agencies to solve their hardest problems. As proven in San Francisco where they reduced public transit delay on red by 72.5%, reduced CO2 emissions by 26.1%, and build all the processes, roles & responsibilities, and technology, to deploy to potentially hundreds of intersections.
As a strategy execution consultant who specializes in helping transportation agencies, he helps realize high-impact improvements to the safety and experience of the people in the streets and in the public transit vehicles.
Paul is a regular speaker at conferences and webinars. He holds a Master of Science degree from Twente University, The Netherlands.
Pui San Tam is a manager with a strong background in international community building and a passion for innovation. She leads projects focused on driving entrepreneurship and innovation in the technology sector. Based in San Francisco, she has served as a consultant to the European Institute of Innovation and Technology. Fluent in three languages — Dutch, Chinese and English — she has successfully delivered projects for some of the world’s leading private and public organizations, spanning multiple areas such as startups, scale-ups and cross-Atlantic entrepreneurship in general. She is skilled at organizing fact-finding and trade missions, and she plays a crucial role in organizing events and moderating seminars as a panelist on topics in emerging technologies, including climate and sustainability. She is known for her excellent communication and collaboration skills and her passion for teamwork. Pui San is committed to driving positive change through her projects at Amplify.
Andy Do is the Founder and President of Embedded Works and a Board Member of the Wireless Communications Alliance (WCA.org) his focus area is wireless IoT technologies. Mr. Do has over 20 years of wireless industry experience, with an emphasis on GPS, WiFi, Cellular, and LPWAN radios and applications. He has launched several IoT brands, including TrackingForLess and SensorWorks. He holds bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering and music from Santa Clara University. He has held management positions at Cisco Systems, Hewlett-Packard, and Proxim.
As Executive Manager Peter brings with him about 40 years of extensive experience in Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Business Development and Executive Leadership, in all market segments of the Wireless Industry, Big Data, FinTech and SaaS. Since 2008 Peter has been operating as an independent business consultant, consulting domestic and international companies to become successful in getting.
In Germany Peter was Head of Department of Debis (Daimler Benz InterServices).
Jeremy is Leader of Research and Development, Product Line Management, and Open Innovation directing teams of up to 30 people with $80M+ in revenue responsibility, for global companies with 5,000+ employees and $2B+ in revenues in Industrial Automation, Semiconductors, Wireless, Computer Hardware, and Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing.
Jeremy Vice President of Research and Development at Azbil North America R&D
www.linkedin.com/in/jeremytole/ Jeremy has served on the WCA Board since 2016. Email: Jeremy.tole@wca.org Mobile: +1-408-431-6397
Bio Tom Hunt
Tom is a successful entrepreneur who has launched and grown products and companies in highly competitive and emerging markets. Experienced in sales, business development, go-to-market strategy, and execution as a general manager. Tom presently serves as the Managing General Partner of Axcellex, LLC. This strategic consulting firm assists technology firms in overcoming significant business obstacles, seizing new market possibilities, and achieving tangible outcomes.
www.linkedin.com/in/tom-hunt-b403/ Tom has served on the WCA Board since 2018. Email: tom.hunt@wca.org Mobile: +1-408-205-0313
Bio Marcel Verheijen
As a Global Business Developer in Breakthrough Technology, Marcel has accumulated over two decades of experience in (digital) marketing, start-ups, go-to-market (GTM), and access-to-market (A2M) strategies. Additionally, he recently co-founded “Amplify your Globalization,” a platform designed to accelerate the growth of start and scaleups. Marcel’s analytical thinking skills enable him to excel at converting complex problems into solutions. He is a team-oriented motivator who takes a hands-on approach to leadership. Furthermore, Marcel is an expert in innovation, and his passion for leading and motivating teams helps him to develop strong interpersonal relationships.
