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. Previously, Chris held significant roles at DISH Networks, including Principal Engineer/Architect and Director, Head of CI/CD and Automation. During his tenure, he spearheaded initiatives for O-RAN Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP) solutions, significantly reducing costs and enhancing the efficiency of network deployments and operations. He managed strategic partnerships with industry giants such as Cisco, Dell, VMware, AWS, and Samsung and championed innovative approaches like Test as a Service (TaaS) within DISH's cloud-native 5G network strategies. 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.