Expert Details
Telecom (4G/5G/6G) and IoT
ID: 739458
California, USA
One of the notable highlights in his career is his active participation in the prestigious Verizon Innovation Program. In this role, Expert provided technical consultation for Verizon ecosystem partners and delved into emerging technologies for the Verizon Venture team. Additionally, he conducted Executive Briefings for senior executives from various corporations, organizations, and government agencies. These briefings demonstrated pivotal use cases in IoT, Wearable, VR/AR, Telematics, C-V2X, AGV, UAV, AI, and Cloud Computing, underlining his expertise in these cutting-edge areas.
Dedication to customer satisfaction is a key aspect of Expert's work philosophy, which has earned him five Spotlight Awards from Verizon. Expert's passion for mentoring extends to guiding junior associates and interns, further contributing to the growth and development of the industry.
Before joining Verizon, Expert garnered valuable experience working with industry giants Sony and Panasonic Automotive, where he focused on Smart Homes, Intelligent Energy, and Connected Cars. Such diversified experience cements his status as a visionary innovator in the field.
Notably, Expert holds three US patents in critical technologies, including 5G NR, Private 5G, MEC, Network Slicing, Software-Defined IoT Controller, and eCommerce. This further showcases his forward-thinking mindset and contributions to pushing the boundaries of technology.
The technology industry, with its emphasis on IoT, 5G, cloud computing, and other transformative technologies, continues to thrive and evolve rapidly. Expert's wealth of experience, successful endeavors, and visionary mindset positions him as an influential force in shaping the future of these groundbreaking fields. His expertise is a testament to the industry's continuous pursuit of innovation and progress. For those seeking a knowledgeable and dynamic leader in this ever-changing landscape, Expert's extensive background and accomplishments make him an ideal choice for driving technology-driven ventures to new heights.
Skills:
3GPP • 5G • Mobile Communications • Internet of Things (IoT) • Cloud Computing • Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Product Development • Product Life Cycle • Vendor Partnerships • Technical Consultation
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1996 | Degree: Master | Subject: Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering | Institution: Northwestern Polytechnic University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2018 to 2023 | Employer: Verizon | Title: Tech Leader - Product Development & Integration | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Led the 4G and 5G Network Extender (Femtocell) product development and lifecycle management with multiple vendors, starting from the vendor selection process, such as the RFI/RFP and Feature Lockdown, to FOA, RCA, TA, and GA.- Successfully launched two 4G Femtoclls, a 5G mmWave (NSA) Fentocell and a 5G C-band+CBRS Femtocell (NSA & SA)between 2019 and 2023 and received positive customer feedback. - Led the new SHA-2 device security certification implementation for all Femtocells to ensure the latest security compliance. Supported an LTE and a 5G mmWave signal booster commercial launch. - Collaborated with cross-functional Verizon teams from Device Technology, Network Performance, Maintenance Engineering, Field Engineers, IT, and Security to support business needs and to produce quality work that met Verizon standards. - A member of Verizon's internal iOS pre-release FOA team, where tested and validated the iOS software releases on Verizon’s network. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2018 | Employer: Verizon | Title: Principal Member Technical Staff, Verizon Innovation Program | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Provided technical expertise to Verizon ecosystem partners, explored emerging technologies for the Verizon Venture team, and conducted Executive Briefings for senior executives from various corporations, organizations, and government agencies that demonstrated pivotal use cases.- Utilized the Verizon Innovation Program to build up a wide-ranging strategic partner ecosystem, where he onboarded internal and external innovation teams to launch leading-edge IoT products and services. I supported our partners through Verizon’s Open Development and GCF/PTCRB certifications, which ensured their products' and services' quality and compatibility. - Researched and developed next-generation technologies for IoT applications, such as 5G, vRAN, VNF, Edge/Cloud computing, LPWAN, and Data Analytics and Machine Learning. - Coordinated the Verizon 5G mmWave Initial Commercial Launch (5G ICL) project in 2018,the first commercial deployment of 5G technology in the US. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2013 | Employer: Panasonic Automotive North America | Title: Project Specialist | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Developed Automotive Infotainment Systems based on QNX operating systems for various car models.- It used Apple’s iAP2 protocol and Android’s MTP protocol to communicate with the smartphones and display the content on the car’s screen. - As a result, it achieved performance and security standards such as ISO 26262 for Panasonic Automotive and its customers. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2013 | Employer: Sony | Title: Sr. Research Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:- Developed various IoT technologies for Smart Home and Smart Energy applications.- Designed a cloud-based (hosted on Amazon EC2) Home Energy Management System that allows users to monitor and control their home energy use and solar energy production. - Led the team to develop a Smart Home Energy system, including Smart Home Gateway, Smart Plug, Smart Thermostat, and Smart EV charger are managed by a cloud server. The system was part of a US government-funded Smart Energy field trial project (Pecan Street) with over 100 participants in Austin, TX. - Developed an ultra-low-power Wireless Sensor Mesh Network system that utilized Wi-Fi, BLE, Zigbee, CoAP, and MQTT with various sensors such as the photodiode, thermistor, accelerometer, magnetometer, and PIR. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner- Amazon Web Services |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Best of Innovations Award - CES Verizon Spotlight Award x 5 |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has been granted three US patents in 5G NR, Private 5G, MEC, Network Slicing, Software-Defined IoT Controller, and eCommerce. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Fluent |
| Chinese | Native |