Eric Ryherd has been at the forefront of Z-Wave innovation since 2003, beginning as a consultant and later serving as a Field Application Engineer at Silicon Labs. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to the design and development of a wide range of Z-Wave products, including sensors, remote controls, motorized window shades, and in-wall dimmers, many of which are on the market today.

Although he “retired” in 2022, Eric remains deeply engaged in embedded systems and Z-Wave development through his blog, DrZWave.blog, and ongoing IoT consulting projects. He is also a familiar face at Z-Wave Alliance Unplug Fests, where he frequently serves as the lead coordinator, supporting interoperability and developer collaboration.