Mobility and Connectivity CoE Panel, Connectivity & Distributed Infrastructure
Session Abstract:
A cross-industry discussion on how enterprises are combining connectivity, edge computing, AI, and automation to create more intelligent, adaptive, and operationally valuable environments. Panelists will share practical lessons, adoption barriers, and success factors from real-world programs.
Topics:
- private 5G networks
- mobile edge compute (MEC)
- connectivity for industrial IoT
- distributed infrastructure architectures
Speakers:
Kevin Rogers is a highly accomplished professional with 30 years of dedicated experience in the wireless telecommunications industry. He specializes in the development and marketing of cellular-based products, with the last decade focused on cellular-embedded hardware. His expertise spans product development, carrier certification, diverse wireless technologies, and the implementation of secure network architectures. In his current leadership role, Kevin guides a team of accomplished architects and engineers in pioneering cutting-edge telematics and industrial IoT hardware solutions for the automotive sector. He and his team collaborate closely with automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to seamlessly integrate 4G/5G connectivity into vital vehicle systems, including Telematics Control Units (TCUs), Electronic Control Units (ECUs), infotainment systems, and in-vehicle Wi-Fi networks. This deep understanding ensures the delivery of customized, reliable, and future-proof hardware, essential for empowering the next generation of connected and autonomous vehicles. Beyond his professional commitments, Kevin is an avid mountain biker who enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He is also deeply engaged in his local community, notably serving on the executive committee of Friends of Griffin Bike Park. This organization is dedicated to upholding the park’s founding vision, which celebrates Freedom, Family, Friendship, and Community, while honoring Sgt. Dale R. Griffin, who made the ultimate sacrifice on October 27, 2009, during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing Management from WGU-Indiana.
Pete St. Pierre is a Silicon Valley-based technology executive and Director of Product Management for the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Internet of Things (IoT) Platform. He led the team that launched Oracle’s first OCI-native IoT Platform, bringing modern IoT capabilities directly into Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. He currently leads product strategy and go-to-market for OCI IoT, with a focus on driving developer adoption and helping enterprises capture, manage, and act on telemetry from connected operations at cloud scale.Pete has more than 30 years of enterprise software and product leadership experience, including senior roles at Oracle, Cisco, and Sun Microsystems. His background includes deep IoT standards work, including participation in IETF standards development and leadership as a founding director and past President of the IPSO Alliance, where he helped advance open standards for IP-connected smart objects. He is a published author and holds 18 patents in connected-device and enterprise technology.
Krishna Iyer is a global technology executive with over 25 years of experience spanning telecommunications, digital transformation, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and enterprise innovation. As Vice President and Global CTO of GlobalLogic’s Telecom Business – a Hitachi Group Company- he leads technology strategy, client engagement, and the design of next-generation digital solutions that elevate customer experience and deliver measurable business outcomes for communications service providers worldwide. Prior to GlobalLogic, Krishna held senior leadership roles at Verizon and Lucent Technologies Bell Labs, now Nokia. At Verizon, he served as Senior Director of Product Innovation and Automation, driving large-scale transformation programs, enterprise automation initiatives, and AI/ML-powered analytics across automotive, IoT, and 4G/5G telecommunications domains with sustained impact on performance improvement and cost optimization. Krishna has been a consistent voice in shaping the global communications ecosystem. He served eight years on the Board of Directors of the Global Certification Forum, the GSMA’s certification body representing Verizon, and contributed to foundational standards work at 3GPP and GSMA. Today, he actively represents GlobalLogic at TM Forum, the AI-RAN Alliance, the prpl Foundation, and the RDK Syndicate, reinforcing the company’s position as an industry thought leader and innovation partner. Earlier in his career at Lucent Bell Labs, Krishna contributed to next-generation network deployments including First Office Application rollouts and wirleine programs while supporting foundational research and development in 3G and 4G that helped define modern communications infrastructure. Known for translating deep technical expertise into strategic business advantage, Krishna has built high-impact partnerships across communications service providers, network equipment manufacturers, and emerging startup ecosystems. He holds more than 20 patents and brings a rare combination of engineering rigor and commercial leadership, underpinned by a degree in Electrical Engineering and an MBA. Krishna continues to drive GlobalLogic’s growth at the forefront of digital innovation, engineering excellence, and industry transformation across the global communications sector.
Carl Temme, is Chief Product Officer at Neutron Edge, an innovator of intelligent vehicle and roadway software solutions. Prior to Neutron Edge, Carl built product teams and held leadership positions in companies providing fleet, transportation, wireless, and mobile technology and solutions. He holds a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from University of California, Davis and a MS in Engineering Management from Stanford University.