Peter Esser represents NXP Semiconductors in Washington, DC where he is responsible for federal and state government affairs.  NXP, a global semiconductor leader, enables secure connections for a smarter world by creating solutions for the connected car, secure credentials, secure payment solutions, cybersecurity, portable & wearable technology, and the Internet of Things.  A patent attorney by training, Peter studied in Germany and the U.S., and has worked at the nexus of industry and government for nearly two decades.