Executive Fireside, The Future of Connected Edge Intelligence
Session Abstract:
This fireside conversation will provide a strategic perspective on where the market is heading next. It will explore the business drivers, technology priorities, ecosystem dynamics, and leadership decisions shaping the future of Connected Edge Intelligence across enterprise and industry
Discussion themes:
- next-generation architectures
- AI + IoT convergence
- future infrastructure systems
- where the industry is heading
Speakers:
Scott Nash is the Sr. Director of Sales for Vehicles in the Verizon Business Group. He is responsible for Verizon’s business activity with auto OEMs, commercial trucks, micro delivery solutions, autonomous vehicles, and robots. He works closely with partners and product leads to develop connected solutions for customers, covering everything from telematics connectivity for the vehicle to its interaction with the entire connected ecosystem. He oversees all business development, commercial modeling, and cross-functional efforts for Verizon’s connected vehicle activities across multiple industries and business sectors. His responsibilities also include providing a world class customer experience, driving financial performance and ensuring operational excellence. Scott is a proven leader with a 20-year track record of business sales and management success. In addition, Scott is actively involved in charities . He currently sits on the board for MN Tech For Success which helps provide computers for underserved communities, the Board of Consumer Technology Association-Vehicle division and previously supported the prevention of domestic violence by serving on the Board of Cornerstone for four years. Scott started his career with Lowrance Electronics, focused on introducing GPS navigation solutions to the outdoor-sports community. In 1997 he moved over to the wireless industry as a business account executive. He worked his way up through different sales positions until moving into business sales management. In 2008 he was promoted to the Director of Business Sales for the Great Plains Region. In 2012 he moved over to the national enterprise team taking responsibility for the manufacturing vertical. Scott holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University and a Masters of Business Administration from the St Thomas Opus School of Business and is certified in lean six sigma.