Sam is a Research Fellow in the software-defined radio group (StrathSDR) at the University of Strathclyde and a Senior Systems Engineer at Neutral Wireless. Sam started working on low latency video encoding and transmission over 5G in early 2021. Since then, he has led and contributed to many award-winning private 5G projects working with international broadcasters and production companies, including the (Emmy-nominated) pop-up standalone non-public network at the Coronation of HM King Charles III. More recently, Sam was part of the team that delivered multiple private 5G networks across Paris 2024 and on drones / ultralight aircraft with the IBC Accelerator Programme. Sam specialises in private 5G networks and systems design to support and improve broadcast and media production workflows.