Open RAN Deployments in the Real World: What they'll look like and how to make sure they perform

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Moderator:
Gabriel Brown, Principal Analyst, Heavy Reading
Gabriel leads mobile network research for Heavy Reading. His coverage includes system architecture, RAN, core, and service-layer platforms. Key research topics include 5G, open RAN, mobile core, and the application of cloud technologies to wireless networking.

Gabriel has more than 20 years’ experience as a mobile network analyst. Prior to joining Heavy Reading, he was chief analyst for Light Reading’s Insider research service; before that, he was editor of IP Wireline and Wireless Week at London's Euromoney Institutional Investor.

Speaker:
Chris Gu, Principal Product Manager, Spirent Communications
Chris Gu is a seasoned telecommunications expert currently serving as Principal Product Manager at Spirent Communications. With a robust background in cloud-native 5G technologies and Open RAN, Chris excels in driving product development, business and technology strategy, and team leadership. Chris holds a PhD in wireless communications from Southeast University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Concordia University, where he delved into digital signal processing applications in telecommunications. His academic contributions include numerous published research papers and patents in the field. Chris is also an active IEEE member, reflecting his commitment to advancing technology and knowledge in his field.