IWCE Speakers

The International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) 2025 brings together distinguished leaders from federal agencies, public safety, and technological innovation. Of particular note this year is a strong focus on digital transformation in critical infrastructure and utilities.

IWCE Speakers – Featured Speaker Profile:

Ali Mohammad: Driving Digital Innovation in Power Infrastructure

As Senior Director of Digital Innovation & Transformation at the New York Power Authority (NYPA), Ali Mohammad leads digital transformation initiatives at the largest state-level public power utility in the United States. His comprehensive approach to infrastructure modernization offers valuable insights for organizations navigating similar digital transitions.

Strategic Vision and Leadership

Mohammad’s leadership is characterized by a long-range perspective, demonstrated in his work bridging NYPA’s VISION2020 and VISION2030 strategic plans. His approach emphasizes:

• Data quality and governance as foundations of digital transformation
• Integration of AI and machine learning for operational efficiency
• The “PIE” methodology: Partner, Innovate, and Enable
• Enterprise-wide digital transformation spanning all departments

Major Digital Initiatives

Under Mohammad’s leadership, NYPA has implemented several groundbreaking programs:

• New York Energy Manager (NYEM)
  • Digital customer service platform supporting state mandates
  • Focuses on greenhouse gas reduction and electricity consumption optimization
  • Supports New York State’s environmental goals (EO88 and EO166)
• Integrated Smart Operations Center (iSOC)
  • Leverages predictive analytics for operational efficiency
  • Advanced data collection and analysis capabilities
  • Real-time monitoring and decision support
• Communications Backbone Infrastructure
  • NYPA-owned and maintained fiber optic network
  • Supports transmission and generation operations
  • Enables inter-agency connectivity
• AGILe (Advanced Grid Innovation Laboratory for Energy)
  • Digital simulation of New York State’s electric grid
  • Scenario testing and analysis capabilities
  • Innovation testing environment
• Digital Workforce and Customer Experience Initiatives
  • Customer Digital Experience (CDEx) platform
  • Digital field communications technologies
  • Asset and Enterprise Management applications
  • Account Center for customer information access

Innovation Leadership

Mohammad’s approach to innovation includes:

• Fostering supportive leadership and company culture
• Implementation of the Eureka program for employee-driven innovation
• Integration of emerging technologies like drone inspection systems
• Focus on operational productivity and efficiency
• Next-generation digital security implementation

Background and Expertise

With roots in Dubai and extensive experience in project management and infrastructure upgrades, Mohammad brings a unique global perspective to utility digitalization. His expertise spans:

• Digital workforce planning
• Knowledge management
• Process excellence
• Asset management
• Smart generation systems
• Transmission infrastructure investments

Additional Featured IWCE Speakers

Anna M. Gomez – Federal Communications Commissioner

Another one of the IWCE speakers is Commissioner Anna Gomez. She brings extensive telecommunications expertise spanning both public and private sectors to IWCE 2025. Her career includes pivotal roles at the FCC, where she served as deputy chief of the International Bureau and senior legal advisor to Chairman William E. Kennard. Her experience includes leadership positions at Sprint Nextel as vice president of government affairs and partnership at Wiley Rein. Prior to her current role as FCC Commissioner, she served as a senior advisor in the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy. Confirmed by the Senate in September 2023, Commissioner Gomez’s deep understanding of telecommunications policy and regulation makes her insights particularly valuable for industry professionals navigating the evolving communications landscape. As far as IWCE speakers go, this is one not to miss.

Nitin Natarajan – Deputy Director, CISA

As Deputy Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Nitin Natarajan brings extensive experience in critical infrastructure protection and cybersecurity as one of the IWCE speakers. He leads a 3,400+ person federal agency with a $3B budget, shaping U.S. defensive cybersecurity and infrastructure resilience policies at the highest levels. His expertise spans domestic and international policy, including direct engagement with the White House and Congress.

Before joining CISA in 2021, Natarajan held key positions in both public and private sectors, including leadership roles at the EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management. His background includes significant experience in emergency preparedness, health security, and critical infrastructure protection. At the EPA, he led responses to large-scale emergency incidents and oversaw crucial programs in environmental management and emergency response.

His unique combination of public service and private sector experience, including roles at Avantus Federal and The Cadmus Group, gives him valuable insight into the intersection of technology, security, and public safety communications.

Why Attend IWCE 2025

Join Syncworks in Las Vegas, March 17-20, visit us at Booth #1246 with your PTP, NTP, GPS questions, and to hear from these industry speakers. Explore the latest in wireless communications technology and infrastructure security.