John is a seasoned technology expert with decades of experience in video encoding and distribution. At Harmonic, he plays a key role in technical problem solving related to cutting-edge video encoding and distribution architectures that power today's media landscape.
John began his career in the early 1980s with the U.S. Navy, specializing in cryptology, before transitioning to Hughes Network Systems where he built satellite communications systems. In 1996, he joined the video encoding revolution with Divicom, later becoming an integral part of Harmonic's mission to drive innovation in the digital age.
Since 2004, John has worked closely with NASA, that is a Harmonic customer, collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry. His passion for technological advancement continues with projects like the Artemis Program, which he sees as a defining step toward mankind's next "giant leap."