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Leadership Team

Chris Lamb

Chris Lamb, CEO and co-founder of Device Solutions, has over 30 years of experience in the development of low-power, wearable, and handheld mobile devices and applications. He drives both product and technical strategy for Device Solutions, focusing on solutions that ensure technical, regulatory, and commercial success. Chris is recognized globally as an authority on mobile devices, communication protocols, certifications, and messaging systems. His experience includes managing product acceptance testing for Sony Ericsson and Ericsson, where he led quality control initiatives and forged strong relationships with vendor managers at major North American telecom operators. His expertise is reflected in 14 United States and international patents, awarded for innovations in mobile architecture and wireless communications.


Chris holds an SBEE from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and an MSEE from North Carolina State University.

Keith Anderson

Keith Anderson, Device Solutions’ Chief Financial Officer, has over 30 years of experience in embedded systems design and engineering leadership. Over the course of his career, Keith has architected and developed a wide range of innovative solutions, including inert gas monitoring systems with multi-year battery life, heart monitoring devices utilizing Bluetooth, container tracking systems with GPS and Zigbee, and advanced Bluetooth-to-VoIP gateways. With deep expertise across the entire software development lifecycle, Keith is a key driver behind the development of cutting-edge technology at Device Solutions. Before joining our team, Keith held a leadership role at Sony Ericsson where he led the software development for GSM and CDMA phone families, optimized multimedia systems, and pioneered intelligent roaming architectures.


Keith holds a BSEE and MSEE from Clemson University.

Keith Anderson

Chief Financial Officer

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Josh Illes

Josh Illes serves as Director of Engineering at Device Solutions, leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, high-quality embedded systems and electronic solutions. With a career spanning commercial, aerospace, and scientific industries, he brings deep expertise in full-cycle product development, regulatory compliance, and process optimization. Known for his hands-on leadership and “get stuff done” approach, Josh excels at guiding teams from concept through production, driving technical excellence while fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

Josh Illes

Director of Engineering

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Chris Scott

Chris Scott is an entrepreneurial leader with extensive experience in scaling ventures, digital transformation, and IoT innovation. Certified as a Project Management Professional and Scrum Product Owner, he excels in stakeholder alignment, cross-functional collaboration, and fostering partnerships to accelerate innovation and market impact.


Chris holds dual degrees in Chemical Engineering and Economics from North Carolina State University.

Todd Young

Todd Young delivers a high level of customer service to both external and internal customers by improving communication, following structured processes, and delivering on commitments. Adept at crisis management, troubleshooting, problem solving, and negotiating with vendors, senior level leadership, and inter-departmental stakeholders.


At Device Solutions, he effectively shapes strategy, leads initiatives, and closes deals. He leads relationship-driven growth, expanding beyond referral-only channels, and helps the company grow while maintaining a strong technical and cultural fit with an engineering-focused culture.

Todd Young

Director of Business Development

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Ryan Piper

Ryan Piper is Device Solutions' Lead QA Engineer and has over six years of experience in embedded systems testing, software validation, and hardware-software integration. Ryan specializes in automating test workflows, resolving technical issues, and enhancing system reliability. Proficient in Python, JavaScript, and tools like Selenium and Zephyr OS, Ryan has a strong background in embedded systems, network protocols, and testing methodologies. He has also streamlined processes and improved in previous roles at numerous technology companies specializing in 4G/5G wireless and embedded systems. He holds an Associate of Engineering degree from Wake Technical Community College and is passionate about improving test efficiency through automation and innovative validation techniques.

Thanise Marc

Thanise Marc is an administrative operations specialist with expertise in office management, executive support, and workflow coordination. She plays a key role in optimizing internal processes and supporting smooth day-to-day operations across Device Solutions. Thanise brings a polished, people-centered approach to the firm’s technical mission, helping the team maintain exceptional standards in project delivery, communication, and organizational efficiency.

Thanise Marc

Office and Executive Support Manager

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Device Solutions Inc.

1004 Copeland Oaks Drive

Morrisville, North Carolina 27560

919-732-7872

Sales Ext: 702

Accounting Ext: 710

Fax: 919-732-7872

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