Earl Vanderhoff Email & Phone Number

Boston, Mass

Bethpage, NY

• Rate vs Range vs Orientation, RvR, throughput, performance testing for 802.11xx
• Operated and developed automated solutions for Octoscope wireless testbeds
• Pivotal in the test and development of Tel-Sat automated test solution for sanity, regression and stability tests of next generation Altice STBs
• Developed software to establish a state-machine, machine-machine, and multi-user web-based automation for CYTEC RF matrix
• Developed microservice applications for custom in-house automated cable modem test framework

• Deep-Dive Systems Engineer across complete Development Life Cycle
• Familiar with Agile methods
• Design and establish labs and test procedures
• Develop RFPs, pass/fail criteria, and cost/risk analysis * Analyze system vulnerabilities
• Integrate architectures * Validate systems designs * Verify compliance
• Provide information-rich and visually appealing reports/manuals * Track results using JIRA and other 3rd-party toolsTop-Tier Customer Support – Work with customers toward resolution of issuesAuthored /performed the.

• Conceptualized and manufactured new technology access control - video/intercom systems utilizing the installed CATV distribution systems and customer televisions
• Established in-house testing. Coordinated successful FCC range and cage testing
• Recruited an “Angel” investor to fund development and first production of Signal Dynamics set-top boxes
• Negotiated right-of-way Comcast for commercial customer access

• Designed and constructed a modular CATV RF distribution lab that could quickly emulate multiple real-world CATV distribution networks. Performed feasibility analysis and examined integrity of solutions.
• In collaboration, developed and executed all system and distribution testing, including functional, stability, performance and regression tests
• Developed a vast s-parameter library of passive CATV distribution components, as well as a Virtual Network Analyzer app to facilitate mining, display and analysis

• HeadEnd Supervisor
• Cox Communications
• Management of 15 highly technical headend engineers * coordinate schedules * establish training * coach and assign tasks * address personnel conflicts
• Successfully oversaw design and construction for a Master HeadEnd and 5 Secondary HeadEnds
• Coordinated build-outs and launch of digital video, DOCSIS, CATV Telephony, and HFC fiber plant * Identify issues and recommend corrections * Communicate status to stakeholders * Solve deadline affecting conflicts
• Managde budgets for training, equipment, and facilities

• Led a team of 35 sonar technicians and torpedo men in multiple war games with foreign navies
• Facilitated individual and division training * Maintained maintenance and personnel schedules
• Liaison with division and Weapon’s officers * Participate in nuclear “safing team” drills
• More fun than any man deserves. 2 Navy Achievement medals. 2 Good Conduct medals. Micro-Miniature Electronic Repair certified. Honorable discharge