Mr. Praveen Kumar Pal is a distinguished industry expert at Nokia of America Corp., with over 20+ years of experience in optical communications, and AI/ML-based network optimization & Embedded Systems. His expertise spans DWDM systems, transponders, Raman and EDFA amplifiers, and advanced coherent pluggable up to 1600 G per wavelength. He has contributed extensively to next-generation optical technologies and the integration of machine learning for intelligent network automation and traffic prediction. Mr. Pal’s research cover AI/ML, Generative AI, network protocols (GMPLS, BGP, OSPF), and high- speed optical standards including IEEE 802.3 400GbE/800GbE and ZR/ZR+ (ITU-T). His interests also extend to wireless systems, IoT, and embedded real-time applications. He is keen on exploring and supporting high-quality research that advances optical, wireless, and AI-driven networking innovations for the next decade of intelligent communications.