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Jayson Shiau is a Section Engineer with ComEd’s REACTS Team supporting development of use-cases that will leverage a hybrid advanced communication network consisting of fiber optics and private LTE. Prior to this, he was part of ComEd’s Distribution Automation group where he developed new advanced distribution protection scheme philosophies using IEC61850 GOOSE and lab tested new settings used in various distribution automation devices. He currently holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from Northern Illinois University and a master's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin. He is also a registered Professional Engineer (P.E) in the state of Illinois.

Marco Gomez is a Sr Telecom Engineer within the Utility Communications (UCOMM) REACTs Engineering department of Exelon where he practices network and RF engineering. Previously, Marco served in the United States Marine Corps as a 0627 Satellite Communications Operator, where he picked up knowledge in RF and network engineering through his occupational specialty experience. Upon my departure from the USMC, he worked for Itron as an RF field engineer while directly supporting Exelon and the smart grid network. He now supports the Exelon/Comed PLTE project development by performing network configurations, RF studies, and designs.

Telecommunications Researcher
EPRI

David Waters contributes to telecommunications research in the Information and Communication Technology program. With a BSEE from Auburn University and over 20 years of experience in wireless networking and communications,  David addresses the key challenges utilities face as they modernize their communications infrastructure to support grid modernization.

Energy CTO
Nokia

Dr. Mauricio Subieta is the Nokia Energy CTO for North America, working within the Network Infrastructure Digital Industries division. He leads the Industrial Cyber Security Program and serves as the technical architectural lead for networks and automation for the energy segment, overseeing the creation of solutions for electric utilities, oil and gas, and mining customers.

Dr Ali Shah is the Head of Technology for Nokia Mobile Networks in North America. Ali has 25 years of experience in Mobile Network Strategy & Solutions, Network Planning and Optimization for Mobile Network Operators as well as Utilities in the North America and Europe.  He drives the strategy to Private 5G/LTE to solve mission critical enterprise use cases across multiple verticals including Utilities, Transportation, Healthcare, and State & Local Government. Dr Shah has a PhD in Wireless Communications and has 14 Patents and numerous papers/white papers in academia and industry.