Jan Forslow

Jan Forslow is a Senior Solutions Architect at Itron, where he focuses on advanced cellular connectivity solutions for large-scale smart grid and utility network deployments. He brings deep expertise in wireless communications, data networking, and IoT systems, with experience supporting millions of electric, gas, water, and streetlighting endpoints. <br />Over the course of his career, Jan has built a strong track record in both product and program management, working across the energy, telecommunications, and smart infrastructure sectors. He has led efforts that bridge engineering innovation with real-world utility requirements, helping organizations translate emerging technologies into scalable, high-performing solutions. His background includes roles in mobile networking and large-scale system development, giving him a broad and practical perspective on connectivity and network performance. <br />Jan holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Data Science, including graduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. His academic work in data science has equipped him with expertise in machine learning, data analytics, and modern tools for processing and visualizing large data sets—skills that are increasingly critical as utilities adopt data-driven operations and distributed intelligence.<br /><br />An active contributor to the industry, Jan participates in standards and ecosystem development through organizations such as 3GPP, the Utility Broadband Alliance (UBBA), and the Wi-SUN Alliance, and holds multiple patents. Today, his work is centered on leveraging cellular networks and AI-driven applications to enable next-generation smart grid capabilities, including AMI 2.0, grid edge intelligence, and more resilient, adaptive utility infrastructure.