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Christopher Yaw, Vice President of End-to-End Solutions at Ericsson North America. On January 31, 2024, he will be one of the moderators at the upcoming Potomac Officers Club’s 10th Annual Defense R&D Summit.
Learn more about him in this article.
Who is Christopher Yaw?
Christopher Yaw, or Chris among colleagues and close friends, joined Ericsson North America in September 2021 to work as the Chief Solutions Architect until September 2023. He then assumed the role of Vice President of End-to-End Solutions, a position he currently holds.
Mr. Yaw draws from his decades of experience in solutions development to influence the successful delivery of products and capabilities. He works with crucial stakeholders and strategically oriented teams to fulfill these deliverables.
Christopher Yaw’s extensive experience helped him execute various projects no matter the complexity. Among his accomplishments include deploying technical and financial solutions worth $750 million.
For over 20 years of his career, Mr. Yaw focused on implementing broadband cellular technologies to bolster the mission effectiveness of programs in the Department of Defense and other public sector organizations.
About Ericsson
Ericsson North America is a telecommunications company specializing in designing and deploying 5G capabilities to enhance defense and security. The company implements these solutions through investments, technologies, and a wide range of communications services.
With the United States being Ericsson’s largest global market, Ericsson North America has expanded to over 30 locations–including training, manufacturing, and research and development (R&D) facilities.
Leadership and Professional Background
A highlight of Christopher Yaw’s professional career is his 15-year stint at Northrop Grumman. During this period, he assumed various roles related to solutions architecture, technology capabilities alignment, and program execution.
Even before joining Northrop Grumman, Mr. Yaw assumed positions that enabled him to develop his know-how in 5G technologies. Below are some of Christopher Yaw’s previous professional experiences:
- Chief Technology Officer at CAS Networks, Inc., from January 1999 to July 2010
- Director of Engineering at Netcom Africa Limited, from August 2005 to December 2006
- Program Director at Thales Broadcast & Multimedia, February 2003 to March 2004
- Director of Engineering at IPWireless, from March 2001 to November 2002
- Manager of New Technologies at TCI Cable, from 1996 to 1998
- Member of the Special Operations at the US Army, from September 1988 to September 1995
Christopher Yaw, Moderator at the 10th Annual Defense R&D Summit
The 10th Annual Defense R&D Summit is an event hosted by the Potomac Officers Club. Click here to become an official member and meet other esteemed government leaders.
Becoming an official POC member means you’ll catch Christopher Yaw moderating the panel entitled Innovation to Implementation. He’ll be joined by panel speakers: William Bailey, Mike Loomis, and Donald Kelley.
The 10th Annual Defense R&D Summit is hosted by the Potomac Officers Club. It gathers the nation’s most distinguished leaders and experts who’ll share their insights on the newest military technology and the future of hi-tech warfare.
Other than Christopher Yaw, another highlight of the 10th Annual Defense R&D Summit is that it will feature Aditi Kumar, Heidi Shyu, Stephen Shelby, Dr. Tom Drake, Jay Dryer, and Brig. Gen. John Cushing as keynote speakers.
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