Ray Sokola
Chief Technology Officer, Connected Home Solutions Business
Motorola

Ray Sokola is chief technology officer (CTO) for Motorola's Connected Home Solutions business. In this position, Sokola leads the Connected Home Solutions technology team to drive profitable growth through visible technology and innovation leadership, IP creation and timely integration of new technologies that create new business opportunities.

A 26-year Motorolan, Sokola previously held the position of corporate vice president and chief technology officer of the Integrated Electronics Systems Sector of Motorola.

Prior to that role, he was general manager of Motorola's Telematics Group, which supplied the in-vehicle equipment for OnStar and other security and information services for drivers. In addition, he was general manager of the ceramic filter business, and spent his first 10 years at Motorola developing cellular mobile and handset technology.

Sokola holds a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Delaware. A recipient of 16 patents, he has been awarded three Motorola Patent of the Year Awards and received Motorola's Distinguished Innovator Award.