Dr. Sheryl M. Genco currently serves as the Vice President of the Advanced Technology Group at Ericsson, a Fortune 500 global telecommunications firm. In this role she spearheads the efforts of Ericsson’s Global CTO Office in conceptualizing next-generation wireless technologies to enhance commercial urban infrastructure worldwide and deliver cutting edge technologies for the U.S. Department of Defense. Recognized as a hybrid leader who is both a technology futurist and policy leader, Sheryl… Show more Dr. Sheryl M. Genco currently serves as the Vice President of the Advanced Technology Group at Ericsson, a Fortune 500 global telecommunications firm. In this role she spearheads the efforts of Ericsson’s Global CTO Office in conceptualizing next-generation wireless technologies to enhance commercial urban infrastructure worldwide and deliver cutting edge technologies for the U.S. Department of Defense. Recognized as a hybrid leader who is both a technology futurist and policy leader, Sheryl currently serves as Ericsson CTO's proxy in Washington, D.C. and heads the development of industry and US Federal relationships to build and promote critical US technology initiatives for the Ericsson Silicon Valley Lab, across North America and internationally• Developing and refining a comprehensive insertion strategy that seamlessly integrates cutting-edge technologies with strategic innovations to drive organizational growth and competitive advantage. ncement.• Identifying key trends, assessing market opportunities, and creating actionable plans that leverage both emerging technologies and innovative practices to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the overall business model. Show less

Innovation and critical technologies: Advice to the Secretary of Defense for my expertise outside the Department. DIB members are uniquely positioned to propose creative solutions to the structural, technological, and workforce challenges DoD faces.

Senior Advisor to the Director's commercial and strategy initiatives to advance technical surprise. Quantum, AI, hyperscale communications, semiconductors. Strategic commercial intiatives to match technologies with funding and expertise to launch into commercial ventures.

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