scte member focus
The sector has changed a lot over the years; what for you is the biggest shift? It’s mainly that satellite systems are becoming obsolete. I am fascinated by how much technology has changed and how quickly; in the 20th century progress was slow but since the internet has been invented, everything is changing and advancing so fast, it’s hard to keep up. What do you get out of being a member of the SCTE? There are a lot of interesting training courses available and the lecture and activity days are always interesting, informative and enjoyable. It’s good to network with people in similar trades too. What’s the single biggest impact that AI will have on your business? It is really the emerging threat of AI overriding the security of systems; but as AI gets smarter, so will the solutions to combat the threat. How do you see the broadband industry developing over the next 5 years? Primarily that broadcast via satellite technology will soon be completely obsolete. Viewing habits are now very different; younger generations consume media via apps, not conventional terrestrial TV, so I can see conventional television, even older companies like Sky really struggling to remain relevant as well. Did you have any mentors over the course of your career, and how did they help you? All the engineers I work with have always been so supportive and knowledgeable for me and from an early age encouraged me to succeed.
There are a lot of interesting training courses available and the lecture and activity days are always interesting, informative and enjoyable. It’s good to network with people in similar trades too.
What would you tell a young entrant just about to get started in this industry? Make sure you do what you enjoy; the scope in this industry is vast, you’ll always find something – find that aspect and make it your career. Don’t let anyone tell you you’re not good enough. Trust your instincts. What is the best thing about this sector? For me it’s being part of the bigger picture and watching and knowing I’ve had a part to play in the huge advances in technology we see everyday.
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DECEMBER 2024 Volume 46 No.4
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