Chris Ross is the Manager of Systems Engineering for North America Service Providers at RUCKUS Networks where they lead technical strategy and solutions for some of the largest wireless networking deployments in the country. With over 20 years in the wireless networking industry, Chris brings extensive hands-on experience with the evolution of WiFi standards from early deployments to today’s cutting-edge WiFi 7 rollouts. Known for bridging deep technical knowledge with practical field applications, Chris plays a key role in guiding customers through the challenges and opportunities of next-gen wireless connectivity. Chris holds degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from Duke University and an MBA from the University of Georgia.