Chris Kocks

Chris Kocks is the Chief Technology Officer at MerlinTPS, based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States.1 He is an experienced innovator and leader with over twenty years of industry and consulting experience across various sectors including IoT, robotics, AI/ML, communications, automotive, financial services, and manufacturing.1

Professional Background

Kocks describes himself as a connector of people and ideas, creator of solutions, and integrator of technology.1 His expertise spans several areas:

• Business development
• Product development and management
• Solution architecture
• Prototyping
• Analytics and business intelligence
• Sales acquisition and retention strategies

Current and Recent Roles

• Chief Technology Officer at MerlinTPS: His current position.1
• Founder & CEO of RoboSolucio: A role he has held since November 2019.1
• Lead Mentor at Comcast The Farm: From January 2018 to 2022, he mentored startup companies in IoT and media.1

Notable Achievements

Throughout his career, Kocks has been involved in several innovative projects:

• Developed a voice-controlled mobile robot solution with video streaming for COVID-19 symptom detection
• Helped launch a robot vacuum product with video navigation for a leading client in North America and China
• Prototyped 4K video on a 5G network for a major communications company
• Integrated the first-ever combo GPS/LoRa asset tracking solution, unveiled at CES and MWC Barcelona

Previous Experience

Before his current roles, Kocks worked at Cox Communications from 2004 to 2012, where he managed a $10M multi-year budget and led various innovation and improvement initiatives.1

Chris Kocks is known for his ability to deliver solutions and his expertise in emerging technologies, particularly in the fields of IoT, robotics, and communications.1