Bob Kelly, Csm Email & Phone Number

Audubon, PA, US

Managing major utility grid infrastructure projects to “keep the lights on”. Major IT infrastructure project focusing on Cloud Infrastructure and Cloud application migrations.

Philadelphia, PA, US

- Led a large multi-year program to architect, build and deploy new National IP based video backoff, serving 35K video streams and 2M ads /day. - Managed the Integration of new partner applications and features (AppleTV+) into complex national back-office infrastructure.- Directed the replacement of new national Digital advertising system to serve.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

- Managed development and deployment of new Video on demand system to replace aging and unreliable national infrastructure.- Responsible for the integration and delivery of Digital Advertising projects with partner devices Including client and server-side developments - Saved $3M in Operating licenses.- Mentored junior project managers.- POC to vendor.

Langhorne, PA, US

• Vector180 is a customer focused WIFI internet connectivity provider to the hospitality industry as well as secure WiFi networks for business
• Started company in 2006 after I saw an opportunity in transient use networks as the Iphone and Social media made connectivity to be a full time requirement by users.
• Was responsible to hiring staff, financial forecast and growth strategy.
• Grew market foothold by dominating a local market place to drive home an industry leadership position.
• Leveraged leaps in technology as well as cost reductions to develop a palatable market price and offering.
• Led to developing sales channels and partnerships to increase pipeline.

• ClosedNetworks developed wireless networks for underserved municipal marketplace and designed secure networks for Homeland security surveillance systems.
• Started with company at an early stage, just passed start-up. Was responsible to form an Operations, deployment and support organization that would scale to a national level.
• Strategized the cost reduction of the product offering and formed first real financial model for growth.
• Developed a technical model, “proof of concept” in the local marketplace that led to the first Municipal broadband system in Phila.
• Worked with homeland security reps to design and implement a secure wireless network for Ip cameras for tier 3 threat sites.
• Worked to secure funding through Ben Franklin Technology partners for new technology build.

• A consortium of leading cable MSO’s formed to develop an electronic program guide to help drive competition and innovation in the user interface for cable services.Spun off JV from main company to launch to scale
• Directed a staff of 15 with a P&L of $7.2M.
• Maintained International Operations in 10 countries and 750,000 subscribers.
• Staffed and developed new spinoff venture; purchased equipment, built processes and leased facility for growth.
• Responsible for all operations functions of venture, including QA, System integration and test, customer program mgmt, technology deployment, Customer Call center and PMO
• Worked with MSO partners for scalable deployment and technology migrations.

US

• A provider of interactive television applications and systems utilizing the broadband data infrastructure provided by cable and DSL providers.
• Directed a staff of 45 with budget responsibility of $5M.
• Directed, staffed and organized the corporate Project Management Office. Implemented project scheduling and resource tracking mechanisms that reduced development costs by 23%.
• Developed project review process and tracking of priorities across functional groups.
• Directed a matrix organization of developers, product managers and customer project managers.
• Managed and deployed projects for domestic international customers in Latin America and Europe.

Norcross, GA, US

• The UK’s first nationwide commercially operated interactive TV system, exclusively available on commuter trains. Consisted of PPV, VOD and commercial advert insertion based upon train location.
• Directed the development and created the architecture of the first interactive entertainment for British rail.
• Architected system high level system design and led engineering teams on both continents to establish first trials in UK.
• Worked with content partners to develop and test User Interface for flexibility and user comfort.
• Oversaw mechanical engineering of prototype of custom screens and credit card swipes for train environments.

Chicago, Illinois, US

• A global leader in providing integrated communications and embedded electronic solutions to the CATV marketplace.Directed resource allocations and a project development staff of 95 engineers for 75 projects in the US.
• Responsible for all new product, system or technology startups within the business unit.
• Initiated first “beta test” concept and process, resulting in smooth product introduction to field and reduction of production defects.
• Provided pre and post sales support to include initial customer site surveys, ongoing project management and continuing through the installation process and ongoing customer support.
• Assured customer contract and budget adherence. Efforts on Major MSO account resulted in savings of $8M in imposed penalties.
• Led customer projects in Latin America, Sweden, Norway, UK, Ireland, France as well many domestic locations.

Horsham, Pennsylvania, US

• Provides the widest array of commercial-free professionally programmed music channels and digital downloads available on one site.The first provider of CD quality music over cable or satellite.
• Managed development and deployment of the first CD quality music service in CATV history.
• Managed the development, growth and operation of a startup team of 5 to a corporate development and support team of 80 developers and engineers in partner companies with a budget of $13M.
• Generated departmental revenues of $8M.
• Managed the broadcast facility and satellite uplink.
• Hired and managed national field engineering staff to install and support MSO launches across country.

As, Electronic Communications

Engineering