Session Abstract:
The next generation of IoT is not just connected — it’s intelligent, mobile, and increasingly autonomous. This expert panel explores the AI-powered evolution of IoT, focusing on how artificial intelligence is transforming every layer of the stack: from dynamic connectivity to edge computing to real-time analytics and secure, scalable architectures.
Panelists will talk about how technologies like 5G, LPWAN, and satellite networks are enabling AI-driven insights at the edge; how real-time data processing empowers faster, smarter decisions; and how AI is shaping new approaches to security, resilience, and scalable system design. Through real-world examples and cross-disciplinary insights, attendees will gain a holistic understanding of how AI is redefining what’s possible in mobile IoT — and what it takes to build and secure these intelligent, distributed systems at scale.
Speakers:
Daniel Wilkins is a Senior Solutions Architect within the IoT division at SAS, where he focuses on developing integration architectures for SAS partners and customers. Over nearly two decades, Daniel has cultivated a deep understanding of the IoT ecosystem—from edge computing and device integration to cloud architecture and data analytics. His work bridges the gap between hardware and software, turning complex technical challenges into streamlined solutions that deliver measurable business value. Daniel is also the lead developer of the IoT Center of Excellence, where he has played a pivotal role in designing and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient IoT solutions across several domains. Prior to joining the IoT division, Daniel spent a decade working in professional services at SAS, leading the deployment of a wide variety of SAS solutions across numerous domains.
Brandon Kooman is a Senior Manager of IoT Consulting at SAS, where he drives the adoption of SAS software and solutions across commercial and direct IoT opportunities. Brandon leads the Enablement and IoT Center of Excellence teams, ensuring customer and partner success while promoting software adoption. Brandon’s career began in management consulting, where he developed extensive expertise in Program Management, Enablement, and Change Management. He has led numerous large-scale, global, enterprise-wide transitional and transformational programs across diverse organizations. His strategic approach and deep understanding of IoT have been instrumental in empowering customers and partners to leverage SAS software effectively.
Kevin Rogers is a highly accomplished professional with 30 years of dedicated experience 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 accomplished 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. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Marketing Management from WGU-Indiana.
Hemant Borase is a Vice President at G+D Mobile Security America, responsible for supporting the market adoption of G+D solutions across Consumer and Industrial IoT. Since joining G+D in 2006 Hemant and his team have expanded strategic technical engagements with many global leaders in the mobile ecosystem including, carriers, silicon vendors, device manufactures, operating system vendors and application providers with a focus on trusted connectivity and device identity assurance. Hemant is a recognized innovator within the connectivity and IoT market with a number of patents to his name and a staunch contributor to standards bodies.
Tim Bass is a Marketing and Product Strategy principal with an accomplished career as engineer, market analyst, technology leader and product champion. He has built his expertise as a product leader and innovator developing flagship products for industry leading technology companies including Sony, Samsung, Lenovo, Ericsson and Itron.Tim possesses a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering along with executive programs in innovation, strategy and leadership from Kenan Flagler School of Business, Stanford Graduate School of Business and Product Management Institute. His passion for analysis and problem solving began playing chess at the age of three where he learned to apply logic, creativity, and strategic thinking into winning positions, and has evolved into an opened minded, strategic approach to weaving market and customer requirements with emerging technologies for innovative product solutions.Having delivered Cellular IoT devices, platforms and network solutions for Gas, Water and Electricity markets, Tim currently serves as Trilliant Trilliant’s Global Solution Manager for Water and Gas focused on empowering Utilities and Smart Cities with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solutions to meet their smart network, connected device and data digitalization evolution. In our complex world of information overload, Tim is acutely focused building open, reliable, flexible, and scalable solutions that navigate, and power data driven decision making.
