John Koon’s current roles include embedded technology research and publication. He was the Editor-in-Chief of the RTC Magazine and COTS Journal.  His current role is a freelance editor/writer working for multiple magazines. Additionally, he has published numerous technical articles, blogs, case studies and eBooks. His area of research include aviation, AI, autonomous driving, robotics, automation, medical innovations, wireless technology including 5G and low-power WAN, Fog Computing (beyond cloud) and edge, IoT, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, cybersecurity, blockchain, m2m, MEMS  and sensors related, software, fiber optics and interconnects, aerospace/defense, manufacturing, semiconductor, power and battery, COTS advancements and emerging technologies.

Koon has held various management roles including Director, Product Line Manager and Associate VP. Focus mainly on technologies, he worked for HP, Western Digital and distributors of Microsoft. He managed teams up to 11. Other experiences include publication of technology reports and many technical articles in the past 20 years. He held a BS in engineering (California State Polytechnic University, Pomona) and an MBA (San Diego State University).