Jonathan Oakes serves as Senior Vice President of Home Networking at NETGEAR Inc., where he leads the strategic direction and innovation for the company's portfolio of consumer networking solutions, including Wi-Fi routers, mesh systems, and smart home connectivity devices. With over 20 years of experience in the technology industry, Oakes began his career as a systems engineer at Cisco Systems, where he contributed to the development of early enterprise networking protocols. He later held progressively senior roles at Broadcom and Arris International, spearheading product management for broadband and wireless technologies that powered millions of homes worldwide. Under Oakes' leadership at NETGEAR since joining in 2015, the Home Networking division has achieved significant milestones, including the launch of award-winning Orbi mesh Wi-Fi systems that revolutionized whole-home coverage and garnered multiple CES Innovation Awards. He has driven revenue growth exceeding 40% year-over-year in key markets through strategic partnerships with ISPs and retailers, while advancing NETGEAR's focus on Wi-Fi 6E and emerging 6GHz technologies to meet the demands of streaming, gaming, and remote work. His efforts have positioned NETGEAR as a leader in secure, high-performance home networking. Oakes holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from the Wharton School. Passionate about bridging connectivity gaps in modern households, he continues to champion sustainable innovation and user-centric design, ensuring NETGEAR's solutions empower seamless digital experiences for families and professionals alike.