Extensive experience in all aspects of telecommunications utilizing all means of delivery and reception. Possess an unmatched skill set in everything I engage in taking an interest in developing answers to unique situations. This includes point to point, point to multi-point as well as proprietary techniques. Copper, fiber, microwave, satellite and IP cover a few of my experiences. My background includes systems engineering and architecture in what's considered "bleeding edge" technologies. Extensive experience with all compression systems from MPEG-1 to HEVC SVC or more commonly referred to as h.265 for live, Progressive Download and Streaming including ABR protocols; HLS, HDS, SS, and now MPEG-Dash. Numerous companies have improved their product lines through the knowledge and skills I've gained in my undertakings and unique perspective I apply to the situation. Through my experience I am a respected team builder, player and mentor to new and experienced engineers in helping them understand the technology they are expected to use. Some of my accomplishments are in Content Delivery Networks for delivering linear and non-linear programming and VOD. Have developed several products to meet unique needs of Television Broadcast, DirecTV, GTE Spacenet and the DoD. Conditional Access / DRM systems for consumer and commercial use. Experience with numerous types of test equipment utilized in the aforementioned products to identify specific causes of defects such as Baton, Sencore, Manzanita and Tektronix . Experience with most formats of digital video codecs and wrappers.FCC licensed and SBE CertifiedUSN Veteran - Space Communications