Speaker Bio
Balaji Raghavachari is the Vice President of Device Technology at Verizon where he leads the strategy for and development of network-ready devices that align with Verizon’s technical and business objectives. He leads the team responsible for defining hardware and software requirements and overseeing device feature roadmaps across business channels. His team also ensures the seamless integration of devices with Verizon’s evolving network technologies. Additionally, he leads the development of advanced testing tools and processes designed for network optimization, automated device certification and customer device diagnostics. Throughout his career, Raghavachari has held various leadership roles within Verizon for use case development and technology exploration through collaborative partnerships that leverage our emerging technologies.