Kevin Rogers

About Kevin Rogers

Kevin brings 30 years of dedicated experience and proven success 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 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.

Experience

1. Associate Director, Connected Vehicle Engineering

   Verizon

   Jan 2024 — Present · Indianapolis, IN, US

   Managing a team of architects and engineers focused on developing, certifying, and implementing Telematics hardware. Our expertise lies in collaborating with Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to seamlessly integrate 4G/5G connectivity into TCU, ECU, infotainment systems, and vehicle WiFi solutions.

Education

• Indiana State University

  Electronics Technology/Business Management

  1992 — 1995

• WGU Indiana

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Marketing/Marketing Management

  2016 — 2019

• Western Governors University

  Bachelor's degree, Business and Marketing Management

Skills

• Solution Selling
• Mobile Communications
• Mobile Technology
• Mobile Devices
• Lte
• Unified Communications
• Code Division Multiple Access Method (Cdma)
• Broadband
• Wireless Broadband
• Ip
• Voip
• Cellular Communications
• Direct Sales
• Mpls
• 4g
• Telecommunications
• Cdma
• Wireless
• Wireless Networking
• M2m