Author name: Elion Varek

Elion Varek is a mechanical engineer and IoT systems specialist with 12 years of experience designing energy-efficient smart home hardware. He holds dual certifications in Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Wireless Protocol Integration (Zigbee, Matter, Thread). Elion led firmware development for three award-winning smart ceiling fan lines and consults for UL and ENERGY STAR on fan connectivity standards. He teaches smart HVAC integration at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s Continuing Ed program.