Cooper Lighting Solutions
Damon Thompson is an accomplished engineering professional with extensive experience in firmware and software engineering management across several prominent technology companies. Currently serving as Engineering Manager at Cooper Lighting Solutions, Damon oversees firmware teams for the WaveLinx wireless IoT system, focusing on Zigbee end device firmware and embedded controls and sensors. Previous roles include Director of Software Engineering at Technicolor, where Damon managed multiple engineering teams and led large-scale projects for major service providers, and Technical Leader at Cisco Systems, focusing on DOCSIS and PacketCable development. Damon's technical leadership established significant product releases, including the DPC3000/EPC3000 and XB3 software development teams, each achieving over one million units shipped. Educational credentials include an MBA from the University of Georgia, an MSEE from Florida International University, and a BEE from Georgia Institute of Technology.