About CableLabsOur powerful innovation engine develops life-altering technologies that move communities and industries toward more connected tomorrows.CableLabsCL2_a9223e54-53b9-11e8-8d5c-7b9558f45d45CableLabs is funded by its cable industry member companies as a non-profit Innovation and R&D lab under Internal Revenue Code 501(c)(6) status. Accordingly, CableLabs exists for the benefit of the cable industry in order to develop technologies and specifications for the secure delivery of high speed data, video, voice and next generation services. It also provides testing, certification facilities and technical leadership for the industry. CableLabs is approved and operates under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act (NCRPA) which "is designed to promote innovation, facilitate trade, and strengthen competitiveness."CableLabs Executive TeamPhil McKinneyPRESIDENT AND CEOPhil McKinney is the president and CEO at CableLabs, an innovation and research & development lab funded by the global cable industry. With a strong focus on innovation, McKinney is responsible for leading the development of technologies and specifications for the secure delivery of high speed data, video, voice and next generation services. He oversees testing, certification facilities and guides the technical leadership for the industry, charting the course for future technology and innovation. Prior to CableLabs, McKinney held technology and innovation leadership positions in major companies including serving as the vice president and CTO for Hewlett-Packard’s Personal Systems Group, where he was responsible for long-range strategic planning, research and development for the company’s PC product lines. In addition, he was the founder and leader…Christopher J. LammersCHIEF OPERATING OFFICERIn this capacity, Chris is responsible for directing communications, financial, human resource and IT functions, together with project management, Go2Broadband and certification, testing and evaluation services provided to the technical programs. He is particularly focused on relationships with mid-sized and smaller MSOs, as well as in developing relationships with international cable operators and building international alliances. Chris currently serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the Emma Bowen Foundation and is actively involved in committees and/or support for several national and international industry trade associations. In addition, he is President of the Board of Directors of the St. Vrain Valley Habitat for Humanity in Longmont, Colorado. Prior to joining CableLabs in 1997, Chris was President and CEO of Western Communications, a mid-sized…Ralph W. BrownCHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTRalph Brown guides CableLabs’ technical staff in delivering innovative solutions to the cable industry. He leads standards strategy, supplier relations, and the industry’s participation in the FCC’s Downloadable Security Technical Advisory Committee (DSTAC). Prior to CableLabs, Ralph worked for Excite@Home as Chief Architect, Set-top Systems where he worked on broadband applications for set-top terminals and entertainment devices. Before joining Excite@Home, he worked for Time Warner Cable as Chief Software Architect in their Advanced Engineering Department where he worked on the Orlando Full Service Network and was a key contributor the Time Warner Cable Pegasus Program. While at Time Warner Cable and Excite@Home, Ralph was also an active participant in the CableLabs OpenCable™ project. Ralph earned a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of…Ike ElliottCHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, STRATEGY AND INNOVATIONIke Elliott leads CableLabs’ strategy, technology policy, technology outreach, and advanced technology development, bringing over 25 years of experience in leading the development of technology solutions and strategies in the telecommunications industry. Previously, Mr. Elliott held senior executive operating and strategy roles at Level 3 Communications and Unity Business Networks, and also was president and founder of Practiq Strategy Consultants. Mr. Elliott co-founded the International Softswitch Consortium in 1999 and served as its President and Chairman for three years. While at Level 3, Ike led the team that created the telecom industry’s first operational softswitch, and led the softswitch business unit. Ike earned a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins University, and he received his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from James Madison…Lee W. ZierothSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSELLee has responsibility for all legal matters involving CableLabs, including direction of strategy and policy, antitrust compliance, intellectual property rights issues for CableLabs’ specification efforts, protection of intellectual property, and general corporate and contractual matters. Prior to joining CableLabs, Lee was a Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of Comcast Cable where he headed the Strategic Intellectual Property group within the cable company’s legal department. He came to Comcast from AT&T Broadband where he was an Associate General Counsel and Lead Counsel for Technology and prior to that was Senior Counsel for Technology with Tele-Communications, Inc., where he provided legal support for numerous technology, intellectual property and venture capital matters for these cable companies. Before joining the cable industry, Lee was a partner in the…Rachel BeiselSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF MARKETING OFFICERRachel Beisel is an integral member of the senior management team and is responsible for the creation, development and execution of CableLabs marketing, communications and events strategy. Rachel contributes to the organizational strategic planning process, and directs marketing initiatives that span across digital communications, brand, video production, advertising, global communications and events for CableLabs and its subsidiaries, Kyrio and UpRamp. A market leader in the high-tech industry, Rachel has worked in a variety of executive leadership positions in marketing, sales and culture development from growing startups to Fortune 500 brands. She is an experienced leader who has served a diverse profile of companies both at agencies and businesses, and she has played a key role in multiple mergers and acquisitions. Rachel hails from music-city Nashville,…CableLabs Board of DirectorsOversight of CableLabs is provided by the Board of Directors which consists of the following members:Hakim BoubazineCO-PRESIDENT & COO,Altice USAJulie LaulisPRESIDENT & CEO, Cable OneThomas RutledgePRESIDENT & CEO,Charter CommunicationsLouis AudetPRESIDENT & CEO,Cogeco Communications Inc.David N. WatsonPRESIDENT & CEO, Comcast CablePatrick J. EsserPRESIDENT, Cox CommunicationsRon DuncanPRESIDENT & CEO,General CommunicationsDr. Manuel CuberoCEO,Vodafone Kabel Deutschland GmbHMichael T. FriesPRESIDENT & CEO, Liberty GlobalJohn PascarelliEVP, OPERATIONS, Mediacom Communications CorpPat McAdaraghPRESIDENT & CEO,MidcoEdward S. RogersCHAIR OF THE BOARD, Rogers CommunicationsBrad ShawCEO,Shaw CommunicationsManon BrouillettePRESIDENT AND CEO,VideotronPhil McKinneyNon-Voting Member -- PRESIDENT & CEO,Cable Television LaboratoriesTony WernerNon-Voting Member -- CTO, COMCAST CABLE --Chairman, Tech CommitteeMichael PowellNon-Voting Member -- PRESIDENT & CEO,NCTA - The Internet & Television AssociationMore connected tomorrows_a9223f94-53b9-11e8-8d5c-7b9558f45d45To invent the future_a92240b6-53b9-11e8-8d5c-7b9558f45d45InnovationFor nearly 30 years, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation.We were formed by the cable industry to build the foundational technology that now connects the modern world through research, development and innovation. From DOCSIS to Coherent Optics and facilitating the MPEG standard to developing more secure networks, we work on technologies that become the bedrock for connected experiences.TechnologyInnovate technology_a922416a-53b9-11e8-8d5c-7b9558f45d451KyrioIn a world of connected people, places and things, Kyrio ensures reliability, trust and scale so you can innovate at the speed of business. From physical infrastructures to digital connections, Kyrio provides technology solutions and creates new marketplaces for safer, better and faster ways to network, so businesses and their customers can thrive.UprampUpramp is success amplified. Backed by nearly a half-a-billion dollar industry, we don’t just make connections, we make commitments. Upramp guides startups and welcomes them to the world’s largest and most powerful network.IndustriesWe Innovate Technology to Transform Industries.We create global impact through 60 member companies around the world, our Upramp startup platform, our market solutions provider Kyrio, a state-of-the art research and innovation facility, partnerships with top tier universities, and a collaborative ecosystem with thousands of suppliers._a922421e-53b9-11e8-8d5c-7b9558f45d45CommunitiesBuild better communities_a92242c8-53b9-11e8-8d5c-7b9558f45d452CommunitiesBEYOND CABLE -- We Build Better Communities.While we’re invested in the future of connectivity globally, we believe it starts with human connection in our community. That's why we support a variety of sustainability practices, build a neurodiverse workplace through our hiring practices, and match employee contributions to charities that our employees care deeply about. _a922437c-53b9-11e8-8d5c-7b9558f45d452018-05-09https://www.cablelabs.com/about-cablelabs/OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net