Simon is Founder and Principal Consultant at Earlswood Marketing Ltd., an independent market analyst and consulting company based in the U.K.

Simon’s research covers a variety of communications-related subjects, including next-generation core networks, radio access, and 5G, 100G/400/800G technology, IoT, Open Compute, smart NICs, uCPE, multicore processors and switching. In addition, to leading survey-based research projects addressing these areas, he has also hosted many Light Reading webinars and events covering next-generation networking technology. Simon has over 18 years market analyst experience and holds a Bachelor's in Electronic and Electrical Engineering from Brunel University, London.

Andrew Cuellar is the Product Marketing Manager for Zyxel Communications, Inc. He handles product line related marketing supporting nationwide and regional telecommunications vendors to the benefit of both Zyxel and its clients. Andrew brings years of experience and product knowledge from his time spent with the Zyxel BSE Team. He has several ZCNP and ZCNT certificates and can speak across multiple networking topics including FTTx, xDSL, Ethernet, Wifi, VoIP, IPTV and TR069.

Kevin Smith is the Kontron RAN/MEC team lead as well as field sales engineer for Kontron’s Communication’s and Industrial Products. Kevin has been supporting Kontron since 2007 and has over 30 years in engineering, FAE and sales experience from semiconductors to full system deployments. Kevin resides outside of Boston, MA and enjoys a wide range of outdoor and watersports activities outside of work.

Mike Wissolik is the Director of Product Marketing for the communications BU at AMD. He joined Xilinx in 2004 and has worked in Engineering, Technical Sales, and Marketing roles at Xilinx until their acquisition by AMD in 2022. In his current position, Mike is responsible for the planning and product line marketing of communications-related Silicon, IP, and Accelerator Cards.

Robert leads the Cox access engineering team that manages the technical deployments for Cox FTTH builds for both residential and commercial customers. Robert previously led the Cox commercial services engineering that built a national Cox Business services backbone and metro access network. He started his career at BellSouth and later AT&T. He was part of the product management team that launched DSL services as well as the initial fiber-to-the-cell site builds. He is a former board member and treasurer of the Metro Ethernet Forum.

Tom Williams is Chief Technology Officer with Schurz Broadband Group. Tom began his career in the cable industry as an R&D engineer at Scientific-Atlanta developing and deploying the first digital set-top boxes. He moved into consulting with KPMG and later joined Comcast as the Regional Director of Engineering where he was first to deploy new technologies for the company including the VOD, HD-DVR, CHSI, HDTV and more. In 2006 Tom joined ARRIS as Vice President of Marketing and Business Development, where he won 2 AMY awards and implemented a company-wide brand transformation and management strategy. Tom returned to consulting, as a Managing Partner with Brightset Consulting specializing in global marketing and communications strategies for technology companies. He joined the Schurz Communications leadership team in 2016 where he drives technology strategy for the company.

Tom is a long-standing member of SCTE, CTAM, NCTC and WICT. He enjoys mentoring young people interested in technology and advanced video related careers. He has served as a Board member on the Baltimore County Technology Council and the Technology Board for the University of Maryland driving technology solutions to serve students and faculty of the college. Tom was inducted into the prestigious Cable TV Pioneers in 2019.

An active participant in his hometown of Atlanta, he enjoys coaching youth sports teams, serving on community technology boards and supporting local and military-owned business growth. Tom is a member of the American Legion and a United States Marine Corps veteran. He is a member of the Marine Corps Memorial Association that educates and connects others on the history of the Corps and the sacrifices of those who serve.