2012 Report from the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers

Thomas C. Russell is SCTE's senior director of standards. A technology professional for more than 30 years, Russell has wide-ranging experience in leading the development of telecommunications standards, consumer communications devices, and advanced broadband access equipment in both engineering and product management roles. He holds a B.S. degree in computer science from Syracuse University and an M.S. degree in electrical engineering from Capitol College. At SCTE, Russell oversees the standards development process for the digital video, HFC Management, and Emergency Alert Systems subcommittees. He also represents SCTE to the International Telecommunications Union's Study Group 9 and chairs SG9's Focus Group on Smart Cable Television. In his over 8 years at SCTE, Russell has managed the development of more than 100 new and revised technical standards for the cable industry. He is a frequent contributor to Broadband Library, CED Magazine, and Lightreading.com.