Name:Parag Balbudhe

Bio:

PARAG BALBUDHE obtained a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. He is currently working at a leading semiconductor company, contributing to advancements in wireless mesh protocol communications, IoT security, and scalable embedded system design. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, he specializes in wireless technologies, serves as an embedded systems architect, and focuses on IoT security and AI-driven optimizations.

Throughout his professional journey, Parag has made significant contributions to industry-standard wireless protocols, including IEEE 802.15.4, OpenThread, ZigBee, Matter and Bluetooth, ensuring global interoperability and compliance. His expertise extends to IEEE 802.15.4-based wireless mesh protocols, along with contributions to open-source development, power optimization for low-power IoT devices, security, and cloud-integrated solutions. Beyond his technical contributions, he actively engages in IEEE standardization efforts, technical paper reviews, and open-source communities, driving innovations in wireless communication, network management, cybersecurity and machine learning. His areas of interest encompass wireless mesh networking, sensors and ad-hoc networks, mobile computing, and computer networks, with a strong emphasis on real-world applications and industry adoptions.

Country:United States

Affiliation:Silicon Laboratories Inc.

Research interests:AI/ML-driven optimization, IoT security, AI-powered cybersecurity and data privacy, Computer networks, Mobile computing, Sensors & ad-hoc Networks, Cloud-based system integration, Internet of Things (IoT) & Ecosystems, Wireless mesh network protocols