Cedric Westphal is a notable Principal Research Architect at Huawei Innovations with extensive experience in computer networking, wireless networks, cellular networks, ad hoc networks, mesh networks, routing, content-centric networking, SDN, and openflow. He has also served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of California, Santa Cruz, and has worked with prominent tech companies including NTT Docomo, Nokia, and Nokia Siemens Networks in various research and development roles. Cedric's educational background is also impressive, having studied at prestigious institutions such as the University of California, Los Angeles, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Stanford University, where he focused on wireless networks, probability and stochastic processes, and mathematical modeling. With proficiency in protocol design, protocol implementation, and peer-to-peer networks, Cedric is a resourceful and innovative problem-solver who thrives in challenging technical environments.