Emmanuel Dreina
About Emmanuel Dreina
Emmanuel Dreina serves as the Wireless Connectivity Manager at Schneider Electric, where he has worked since 2016. He leads a multi-competency team focused on wireless communication technologies and has a strong background in antenna design and embedded electronics.
Current Role at Schneider Electric
Emmanuel Dreina serves as the Wireless Connectivity Manager at Schneider Electric, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he leads a multi-competency team that encompasses all OSI layers. His responsibilities include overseeing aspects such as electromagnetic propagation, antenna design, electronic design, protocol stacks, firmware, cloud connectivity, mobile applications, and wireless architecture definition. He also holds the position of Wireless Communication Brick Line Leader, which he has maintained since 2012.
Previous Experience at Schneider Electric
Prior to his current roles, Emmanuel Dreina worked at Schneider Electric in various capacities. He was a Pre-development Project Manager for six months in 2012 and served as a Project Design Leader for the Electronic - Electric Vehicle project from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he worked as a Radio Frequency R&D engineer from 2008 to 2009, contributing to the development of wireless communication capabilities in Schneider Electric products.
Educational Background and Expertise
Emmanuel Dreina has a solid educational foundation in engineering and telecommunications. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Antenna and RadioFrequency from the Institut polytechnique de Grenoble, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He also holds an Engineer's degree in Embedded Electronics and Radiofrequency from Grenoble INP Esisar, completed between 2000 and 2005.
Research and Development Experience
Emmanuel Dreina has experience in research and development, having worked as a PhD student at France Telecom R&D (Orange Labs) from 2005 to 2008. His work in R&D has informed his current projects at Schneider Electric, where he is involved in developing new products with wireless communication capabilities, including Masterpact MTZ, Smartlink Si B and Si D, PowerTag, and Wiser offerings.
Collaboration and Technology Focus
In his current role, Emmanuel Dreina collaborates with teams across multiple countries, including India, China, the USA, and France. His focus includes a variety of wireless technologies such as Zigbee Pro, Green Power (IEEE802.15.4), Bluetooth Low Energy, NFC, Lora, and Wi-Fi. He also monitors emerging technologies like SigFox, NB-IoT, and Thread, ensuring that Schneider Electric remains at the forefront of wireless communication advancements.