Systems Engineer Project Management

James Epling

Staff Systems Engineer

**********@*****.*** • 208-***-****

LinkedIn • Athol, ID, 83801

Versatile Systems Engineer with extensive experience in telecommunications, digital video systems, and network infrastructure. Proficient in designing, integrating, and maintaining complex broadcast, satellite, IPTV, and CATV systems for major industry leaders. Adept at troubleshooting and optimizing high-speed internet, MPEG video compression, and RF technologies across global markets. Skilled in project management, system implementation, and customer training, ensuring seamless deployments and operational excellence. Dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and technical expertise in fast-paced, mission-critical environments.

Areas of Expertise

● Project Engineering & Management

● Troubleshooting & Technical Support

● Cisco IP Switch Configuration

● Network & System Reliability Enhancement

● MPEG Systems Optimization

● Digital Video Distribution Systems Integration

● Cross-Functional Team Leadership

● Video Encoding & Quality Assurance

● Linux & Windows Systems Administration

Professional Experience

Arris Intl, Formerly Motorola Mobility, San Diego, CA

Staff Systems Engineer

July 2007 — Present

Coordinate deployment and sustainment of Motorola Mobility Modular and DCII components for Uplink division, utilizing expertise in Linux (Red Hat) and Windows systems. Manage range of technologies including TMX, SEM, PESA Sw, and different modulators and encoders, ensuring integration into Distribution systems such as Satellite, IPTV, SDV, CATV, and Broadband. Configure complex equipment like SEM, APEX, and various Cisco IP switches, providing critical support for MPEG and Network analyzers. Act as Subject Matter Expert on DM6400 configurations, focusing on enhancing CherryPicker applications across diverse systems. Undertake Project Engineering and Project Management roles for significant initiatives, including DAC and RADD upgrades.

Achieved complete success in integrating Digital Video Distribution systems in various environments.

Additional Experience

Senior Field Application Engineer, Terayon, Santa Clara, CA

Digital Video Systems Engineering Consultant, DirecTV, El Segundo, CA

Senior Field Service Engineer, Harmonic (Divicom), Sunnyvale, CA

Contract Field Service Engineer, Systec Integrations, INC, Spartanburg, SC

Senior Field Application Engineer, Pacific Monolithics, Sunnyvale, CA

Wireless Cable TV Engineering Consultant, Eastern Europe, Metromedia International (International Telcell), Stamford, CT

ISP II Supervisor, Johnson Controls NIS, Pullman, WA

Western Regional Engineer / System Engineer, Wireless Holdings, INC./Skyline Entertainment Network, Spokane, WA

Systems Engineer, Choice TV, Fresno, CA

Senior Field Engineer, General Instruments/Jerrold Communications-Tocom Products, Carrollton, TX

Headend Technician, CBS Blackhawk Cable, Hurst, TX

Headend Technician, Storer-Metro Cablevision, Beaverton, OR

Radioman E5, US NAVY

Education

Course in Radio & TV Servicing

Portland Community College, Portland, OR

Training & Certifications

Electronic Technician Skills– Tektronix, Inc., Beaverton, OR

Radioman 'A' School & International Morse Code– U.S. Navy

CATV Theory Seminars– Scientific Atlanta (Seattle, WA & Portland, OR), C-COR/Storer-Metro Cablevision (Beaverton, OR), Magnavox (Arlington, TX – Certificate Issued)

High-Speed Internet Modem Operations– Hybrid, San Jose, CA

MPEG1 & MPEG2 Training– KNK Seminars, Santa Clara, CA

Digital Television Systems– KNK Seminars, Santa Clara, CA

HPOpenview System Operations– Divicom, Milpitas, CA

Internetworking with TCP/IP & Troubleshooting TCP/IP Networks– Global Knowledge, Kent, WA

FORE ATM Switch Operation & Troubleshooting– Marconi, San Jose, CA

Internetworking & Troubleshooting TCP/IP Networks– Global Knowledge, Santa Clara, CA

Building Cisco Multi-Layer Switched Networks– Global Knowledge, Seattle, WA

Project Management Associates Certificate– PMI, George Washington University

Technical Proficiencies

Video/Audio Systems: MPEG-2 & MPEG-4, JPEG2000, JPEG XS, H.264, H.265, TICO including ATSC, DVB/DSS, CATV/MMDS, IPTV, MPEG over ATM, MPEG over IP, VOD, GigE, DPI, ASI, SDI, SMPTE and TCP/IP networks. Specialized in troubleshooting video quality issues.

Broadcast & Networking Technologies: CATV, ATM, Satellite, MMDS, and IPTV operations, including RF, TVRO sites, MMDS/UHF/Satellite transmitters, CATV headends, IP distribution networks, AWS, SMPTE, Multicast/Unicast, addressable converter controllers, and two-way broadband. Experienced with analog and digital MPEG-2/MPEG-4 video, video encoders, multiplexers, encryption, VOD, DPI, IPTV ASI, and GigE.

Computers & Operating Systems: UNIX (including VI editor), Red Hat Linux, DOS, VM and multiple Windows environments, including Windows 3.11, NT 4.0, 95, 98, 2000 Pro, XP, XP Pro, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and Windows Server 2003/2008.

Networking & Hardware: TCP/IP networks, Cisco and Juniper switches, serial communication (RS232/RS422), KVMs, RAID drives, modems, VGA, NICs, and various peripherals.

Software & Applications: HPOpenView, Excel, SQL, dBase, Access, Word, Outlook, PCAnywhere, Visio, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Vantive.

Test Equipment: Expertise in using spectrum analyzers, MPEG analyzers, IP analyzers, RF signal level meters, oscilloscopes, waveform monitors, vectorscopes, NTSC & PAL test signal generators, OTDR, BER testers, serial data analyzers, serial data breakout boxes, and RF sweep equipment.

*References Available Upon Request*

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