Alan Breznick, Cable/Video Practice Leader, Light Reading
Alan covers the cable, fiber, broadband, and IP video markets for Heavy Reading. In particular, he tracks new cable, broadband, and video technologies and standards, such as DOCSIS 4.0, FTTP, DAA, XGS-PON, 10G EPON, streaming video, network virtualization, business services, Wi-Fi 6, and ATSC 3.0.

With a strong background in both business journalism and technology research, Alan has covered the cable, telecom, broadband, media, and consumer electronics markets as an editor and analyst for more than 30 years, including the past 17 years for Light and Heavy Reading. A New York City native, Alan is now based in Ontario, Canada.

 Steven R. Harris, Vice President of Global Commercial Relationships, SCTE

Steve is respected internationally as a subject matter expert, author, and thought leader in broadband telecommunications, high technology, and information technology systems engineering.

As the VP of Global Commercial Relationships for SCTE, a subsidiary of CableLabs®, Steve leads global business development and collaborative industry agreements for SCTE.  He is responsible for the architecture of new education curriculum, certification credentials, hands-on skills training, and customized career learning journeys.  These programs are designed to demonstrate return on investment for operators, the vendor community, chapters, and SCTE partners.

SCTE programs supports the workforce in such areas as distributed access, FTTx/PON, DOCSIS,  wireless, virtualization, IP routing, business services, cybersecurity, data analytics, facilities, installation services, and outside plant.

Holding more than 50 industry and instructor certifications, as well as a Cable Pioneer, Steve has been a leader in conducting broadband technical education programs; serving as lead instructor for SCTE, SMPTE, Cisco, CWNP, CompTIA as well as collaborates with military organizations developing innovative career path education programs.

Steve earned his Bachelors of Telecommunications from FHSU and has over 30 years of experience in technology, telecommunications, and adult learning.

Thuy Nguyen, Cable Segment Lead, Network Platforms Group, Intel Corporation
Thuy Nguyen leads the Cable Segment for Intel's Network Platforms Group (NPG). Intel is focused on helping cable MSO's and the cable partner ecosystem transform HFC networks to meet the ever growing demand for more broadband bandwidth. Thuy supports the Intel team developing access network solutions enabling Network Functions Virtualization to help Cable MSO's scale their HFC networks for the next decade of growth and network transformation.

Prior to Intel Corporation, Thuy has spent more than 20 years working in the Cable broadband industry where he previously served Comcast as GM & VP of Engineering. Thuy has worked in Network Engineering capacities for Rogers Cablesystems, @Home Network (Excite@Home), Comcast, and Charter. Thuy has also worked for Cisco, Alcatel-Lucent, and startup companies developing cable broadband and wireless solutions.

Rob Wilmoth, Senior Principal Solution Architect, Red Hat
Rob Wilmoth is a Senior Principal Solution Architect on the Red Hat Americas Service Provider team. He works closely with customers and partners assisting with challenges ranging from regulatory compliance and general IT, to changing their perspectives and approaches towards business problems in the network and content delivery spaces. He has excelled in solution architecture roles supporting a range of industry participants including AT&T, WarnerMedia, Charter Communications, Comcast, TIAA Bank and the utility industry.

Brady Volpe
Mr. Volpe, the Chief Product Officer at OpenVault, brings over 30 years of experience in the broadband cable and telecommunications industry. As the founder of The Volpe Firm, Inc and Nimble This (now OpenVault), he has been instrumental in product development and successful launches. Through his acclaimed blog, podcast, and livestream, he shares expertise in high-speed data, DOCSIS, PNM, HFC, ML, PMA, RF, AI and more. Mr Volpe has an unwavering commitment to broadband innovation.

Erik Kuhlmann
Based in Anchorage, Alaska, Erik Kuhlmann is GCI’s Senior Director of Engineering & Architecture for the Planning & Design organization, where he leads a team of highly skilled engineers focused on long-range technology plans. His work involves creating enterprise engineering standards that provide a roadmap for deploying broadband wireline, wireless, microwave, and satellite technologies. Previously, Erik served as Director of Access, OSP, and Facilities Engineering.

Before joining GCI in 2020, Erik’s career was centered on commercial broadcast radio and television. He spent over 15 years at iHeartMedia, culminating in his role as SVP of Engineering. In 2014, he transitioned to television as Director of Engineering & Operations at Denali Media Holdings, a subsidiary of GCI. This role exposed him to GCI’s vast telecommunications technologies deployed in very remote and challenging environments, transforming his career path.

Erik holds a BS in Electronics Engineering and has a deep passion for RF, telecommunications, and mechanical engineering. His career afforded opportunities to tackle projects across much of the US and Alaska. In 2000, Erik received Clear Channel's Large Market Engineer of the Year award, and in 2018 and 2019, he received GCI's coveted VIP Award.