Systems Engineer Project Manager

JAMES (Jim) EPLING

***** * ****** ***** **

Athol, ID 83801

Cell 208-***-****

Email: ad5nxs@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

Jul 07 to Present - Commscope, Formerly Motorola Mobility, San Diego, CA

Staff Systems Engineer

Currently responsible for launching and maintaining various Motorola Mobility Modular and DCII components in the Uplink division, including Linux (Red Hat) and Windows BNC, TMX, SEM, PESA Sw, Cisco Sw, Various Modulators, MPEG2 Encoders and MPEG4 Encoders, including StatMux. Uplink Customer base includes, but not limited to: Fox, Comcast CMC, Shaw Direct/Cable of Canada, HBO, Discovery, ESPN, Showtime, Disney, Turner and The Weather Channel. . Previous duties were with the CATV division out of Horsham. Have successfully integrated/maintained a number of Motorola Systems in various Distribution systems, including Satellite, IPTV, SDV, CATV, GigE IP, Broadband, StatMux, MPEG2 & MPEG4, ATSC and DTH, along with Digital Ad-Insertion (DPI) via ASI and GigE with Sea-Change and Arris (CCor),. Configuration of various equipment, such as, SEM, APEX, CableVista, IRD’s, DM6400, CAP1000, Cisco IP Switches, various MPEG and Network analyzers, STB’s, DAC6000, RADD’s, MPEG modulators,TMX’s and others. Have performed Project Engineering duties on various Verizon projects. Have performed Project Manager duties on various DAC and RADD upgrade projects. Responsible as the Subject Matter Expert with the DM6400 and all the various configurations related to the CherryPicker in all types of systems. Recently received my Associates Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University.

Nov 04 to Jul 07 Terayon, Santa Clara, CA

Senior Field Application Engineer

Responsible for launching and troubleshooting of Terayon DM and BP series of Cherry Picker systems throughout the world. Includes VOD systems, GigE IP distribution, Switched Digital Video, Digital Ad-Insertion (DPI) via ASI and GigE with Sea-Change and CCOR (NCUBE), System Design and Remote Access. Building and troubleshooting Multicast/Unicast distribution systems. Systems integration in a multitude of distributions, such as Satellite, CATV, RBOCs, Broadcast Operations and Private Cable. Customers include Verizon, DirecTV, Dish, FOX, Comcast, Charter and Timewarner.

Feb 03 to Nov 04 DirecTV, El Segundo, CA

Digital Video Systems Engineering Consultant

Provide Consulting services for DirecTV’s latest project launching 90+ new LCF

(Local Collection Facilities) cities throughout the continental US. Duties include

pre-commissioning MPEG2 systems, Harmonic and Thomson, at the NTC (integration

contractor) facility in Glendale, CA. Pre-commissioning duties include software

upgrades, configuring MPEG system, troubleshooting System alarms, verifying

video/audio quality, staging of LAN/WAN components, including Cisco Catalyst and

MultiTech RasFinder products. After the pre-staging is complete, commissioning is

performed on site at the LCF locations. Commissioning duties include the verification

of the MPEG system configuration, performing a SAT (Site Acceptance Test), testing

WAN/LAN performance and verifying video/audio quality. The final stage is the

performance of the End to End testing together with the appropriate uplink facility and

Triumph Comms (longhaul contractor). Typical transport method was via DS3, but at

times a temporary uplink truck was utilized.

Nov 99 to Jul 02 HARMONIC (DIVICOM), Sunnyvale, CA

Senior Field Service Engineer

Hired on with Divicom as a Staff Engineer, for my Video expertise, to fine tune

Divicom’s MPEG 2 Encoders', Video Spatial and Temporal Filters, and Statistical Multiplexers for best quality Video over various Transport mediums; such as DSS, DVB, CATV, MMDS, ATSC, MPEG over ATM(using Fore/Marconi switches) and MPEG over IP. I transfered to the Customer Support Group as a Senior Customer Support Field Engineer specializing in video quality issues, integration, pre and post sales, normal maintenance, NAB booth duty and extensive system troubleshooting, covering the whole range of MPEG Digital Television System issues, including Digital/Analog Video/Audio, Statistical Multiplexing, VOD (including NSG & Intersect products), CAS (including Simulcrypt), PSI, PSIP, IRT's, TVRO's, SDI, ASI, Cherry

Pickers, STB (DCT's), QAM & QPSK Modulators/Upconverters, HPA’s, Data

Translators, Data Modulators/Demodulators, RF issues, Data Communications and IP

networking problems(including Cisco switches). Familiar with many protocols, such as,

MPEG2, TCP/IP, ATM, MPEG over IP,MPEG over ATM. Expert in RF Technologies,

such as CATV, Satellite, Microwave and VHF/UHF. Extensive experience in High Level remote troubleshooting. Also involved in special projects, Hardware Upgrades, Software upgrades; i.e. NT4.0, HPOpenview, intensive System troubleshooting, and IP networks covering DiviCom's Customer base all across the World. Have interfaced with high level customers such as, DirecTV, Dish Network (Echostar), Verizon, Qwest, Victor Co. of Japan, NEC, Cox,Comcast, CanalSat & WinFirst.

Apr 99 to Sep 99 SYSTEC INTEGRATIONS, INC, Spartanburg, SC

Contract Field Service Engineer

Contract basis assigned to work on Scientific Atlanta's Y2K Project. Responsibilities

included installing Software and Hardware (RAM and HardDrives) for Scientific Atlanta's System Manager Controllers. This also included updating the Firmware and RAM in SA's Headend Scramblers.

Aug 96 to Sep 98 PACIFIC MONOLITHICS, Sunnyvale, CA

Senior Field Application Engineer

Responsible for the planning and implementation of all new installs of

PacMono's CypherPoint 'Whole House' Video Encoder/Decoder System

in MMDS systems throughout the world, including Prague, Czech Republic.

I was also involved in the experimental launch of Wireless Two-way High Speed Internet transverter products. Duties included Managing all system installations, development of a

Customer Training Course, remote system troubleshooting, installation

scheduling, Cable Show Booth setup & product demonstrations to

prospective customers.

Nov 95 to Jun 96 METROMEDIA INTERNATIONAL (International Telcell), Stamford, CT

Wireless Cable TV Engineering Consultant

Provide Consulting services to MetroMedia International, which owns

MMDS Wireless Cable properties throughout Eastern Europe. Sites located in Moscow, Russia; Minsk, Belarus; Vilnius, Lithuania; Riga, Latvia; Bucarest, Romania; Kishinev, Moldova; Tbilisi, Georgia; Tashkent, Uzbekistan and Almaty, Kazakhstan. Services

included, development of a training course for installers and technicians,

installation of various MMDS equipment, i.e., CalAmp 'MultiCipher'

Broadband Decoder System, Jerrold Communications 'Tocom'

Converter System, Modulators and MMDS Transmitters.

Mar 95 to Nov 95 JOHNSON CONTROLS NIS, Pullman, WA

ISP II Supervisor

Provide supervision in the installation, quality control and implementation

of a major digital telecommunications system at Washington State

University. Closely involved in the installation of CAT3, Fiber Optic

Ethernet Distribution, and Backbone Coax CATV Distribution. Interface

directly with WSU Staff and Subcontractor in the daily problem solving for

inside plant installation.

Jan 93 to Nov 94 WIRELESS HOLDINGS, INC./SKYLINE ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK Spokane, WA

Western Regional Engineer/System Engineer

Started out as System Engineer and was promoted to Regional Engineer

when WHI purchased Skyline Entertainment. Involved in all stages of

Technical Operations, including MMDS transmit site installation, maintenance, component repair and Technical Staff Training Programs.

Nov 91 to Dec 92 CHOICE TV, Fresno, CA

Systems Engineer

Responsible for all MMDS Technical Operations, i.e., new equipment

evaluations, purchases, budget process, service issues, MDU & School

distribution designs, repairs & training classes. Involved in the

implementation & construction of new MMDS & STL xmit/rcv sites, tower sites & Earth Station TVRO sites.

May 86 to Nov 91 GENERAL INSTRUMENTS/JERROLD COMMUNICATIONS-TOCOM PRODUCTS, Carrollton, TX

Senior Field Engineer

Responsible for the design & installation of Tocom Addressable Control

Converter Systems in CATV, MMDS and UHF systems worldwide.

Integrated Tocom Video Encoders into RF systems including

AML/FML microwave links. Held training classes in RF, Video & Tocom

systems.

May 84 to May 86 CBS BLACKHAWK CABLE, Hurst, TX

Headend Technician

Maintained six Headend sites, two of which were TVRO rcv & AML

microwave xmit sites. The remaining four were VHF/UHF/AML rcv

sites. Included annual FCC Proof-of-Performance tests and component

repair of all Headend related equipment. Maintained Broadband LAN.

Dec 80 to May 84 STORER-METRO CABLEVISION, Beaverton, OR

Headend Technician

Responsible for the maintenance of five Headends, including

troubleshooting of all related equipment. Performed annual FCC

Proof-of-Performance tests. Spearheaded the installation and maintenance

of the first Two-Way Broadband LAN via Coax between two Tektronix

plants in Beaverton.

Dec 76 to Dec 80 US NAVY

Radioman E5

Responsible for establishing and maintaining all forms of Shipboard Communicaitons Equipment. Including, HF, Sat, UHF, Teletype, Encryption and Antennas.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Video/Audio Systems – Familiar with all uses of MPEG2 & 4, including ATSC, DVB/DSS,

CATV/MMDS, IPTV, MPEG over ATM, MPEG over IP, VOD, GigE, DPI, ASI, SDI and TCP/IP networks. Specializing in troubleshooting Video quality issues.

CATV, ATM, Satellite, MMDS, IPTV – Familiar with all aspects of Technical operations, RF, TVRO sites, MMDS/UHF/Sat transmitters, CATV Headends, IP Network, Addressable Converter Controllers, Analog and Digital MPEG2 and MPEG4 Video, including Video Encoders,

Multiplexers, Encryption, VOD, DPI, IPTV ASI, GigE, SDV and Two-Way Broadband.

Computers - Familiar with UNIX (including VI editor), SCO Xenix, Redhat Linux, DOS,

Windows 3.11, NT4.0, 95, 98, 2000 Pro, XP, XP Pro, Vista, 7, 8, Windows Server 2003 and 2008.

Serial RS232/RS422, KVM’s, RAID Drives, Modems, VGA, NIC and various other peripherials.

Have good understanding of TCP/IP Networks, including cisco switches.

Familiar with a multitude of application software, including HPOpenview, Excel,

Dbase, Access, Word, Outlook, PCAnywhere, Visio, PowerPoint, Sharepoint and Vantive.

Test Equipment - Excellent skills with Spectrum Analyzer, MPEG Analyzer, IP

Analyzer, RF Signal Level Meters, Oscilloscope, Waveform Monitor,

Vectorscope, NTSC & PAL Test Signal Generator, TDR, BER Tester,

Serial Data Analyzer, Serial Data Breakout Box and RF Sweep equipment.

EDUCATION

1968 to 1972 Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro, OR

3 years of Electronics Classes

1972 to 1973 Portland Community College, Portland, OR

Radio & TV Servicing

1973 Tektronix, Inc., Beaverton, OR

Electronic Technician Skills

1976 U.S. Navy

Radioman 'A' School, Int. Morse Code School.

1982 Scientific Atlanta, Red Lion Inn - Seattle, WA

CATV Theory Seminar

1983 C-COR, Storer-Metro Cablevision - Beaverton, OR

CATV Theory Seminar

1984 Scientific Atlanta, Red Lion Inn - Portland, OR

CATV Theory Seminar

1986 Magnavox, Mobile Classroom - Arlington, TX

CATV Theory Seminar - Certificate issued

1998 Hybrid, Corporate office - San Jose, CA

High Speed Internet Modem Operations Seminar

2000 KNK Seminars – Santa Clara, CA

MPEG1 & MPEG2

2000 KNK Seminars – Santa Clara, CA

Digital Television Systems

2000 Divicom - Milpitas, CA

HPOpenview System Operations

2000 Global Knowledge – Kent, WA

Internetworking with TCP/IP

2000 Global Knowledge – Kent, WA

Troubleshooting TCP/IP Networks

2000 Marconi – San Jose, CA

FORE ATM Switch Operation and Troubleshooting

2005 Global Knowledge-Santa Clara, CA

Internetworking and Troubleshooting TCP/IP Networks

2006 Global Knowledge-Seattle, WA

Building Cisco Multi-layer Switched Networks

2008-2009 PMI Project Management Associates Certificate from George Washington University

PERSONAL Interests

Computers, robotics, RC, fishing, boating, hunting, camping, off-roading, scuba diving and underwater photography.

REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST

Contact this candidate