Sponsor: DeVry University-SoCal IEEE Student Branch
Speaker: Bhaskara Rallabandi

Date: 22 Aug 2025
Time: 03:00 PM PDT to 04:00 PM PDT
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Reservations: IEEE
Summary:
In this talk, Bhaskara Rallabandi, Founder of Invences Inc., will explore how AI and next-generation wireless networks are transforming the telecom landscape. From the evolution of 5G to 6G, to the role of cloud, edge, and MEC in enabling ultra-low latency applications, he will share real-world insights on how enterprises are adopting Private 5G, IoT, and Industry 4.0 solutions.

Bhaskara will also provide a behind-the-scenes look at building a deep-tech company, discuss how AI and digital twins are shaping the future of smart cities and industrial networks, and offer career advice for students looking to enter the rapidly evolving fields of wireless communications, cloud, and AI.

Bio: Bhaskara Rallabandi is a visionary technology entrepreneur and IEEE Senior Member with over two decades of experience driving innovation in wireless networks, cloud-native platforms, and digital transformation. He is the Co-founder of Invences Inc., a leading provider of next-generation solutions in Enterprise Private 5G Networks, Satellite NTN, IoT, and Industry 4.0.

Bhaskara has played key leadership roles at companies such as Samsung, AT&T, and Verizon, where he led cutting-edge initiatives in Mobility, Broadband, Connected devices, and mission-critical public safety networks like FirstNet. He is also a co-founder of Syoft, a SaaS-based custom software development company.

He is an active contributor to the wireless ecosystem through his involvement with O-RAN Alliance, 5G Americas, and other industry bodies. His core technical expertise spans 4G LTE/5G, O-RAN, NG-CORE, MEC, SDN, AI/ML for observability, quantum-resilient security architectures, and cloud-native infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP.