Keith V. Scarzafava – I come to you with a broad knowledge base having spent several successful years in market segments such as: independent Telcos, Multi Dwelling Units (MDU) and hospitality which served both residential and business clients. Along with my teams, I continually introduced new, innovative and cutting edge technologies to market segments eager for progress and willing to pay for them. My time in the Telco space allowed me to perfect my knowledge managing in union and non union environments, regulated business practices, public company requirements and most important- building diverse teams to lead the way. I attended Orange County Community College where I earned a degree in CIS and also hold certifications for Certified Electronics Technician (CET) and Certified Network Engineer (BCNE). I am happily married and reside in Middletown New York with my wife Kim Marie and daughters Gabriella and Gianna.
Introductions from previous publications..
Mr. Scarzafava is currently the Vice President and CTO of technical operations at CSI Digital Inc with overall responsibility for operations of current and future deployments of IPTV Gateways, local off-air head ends, and VoIP throughout the U.S. and its territories. His vision, knowledge and passion of our market segment makes him the ideal person for directing the companies evaluation and implementation of new products as well as leading the companies integration team to accommodate the Company’s national and international sales effort. In addition to his day to day duties, Mr. Scarzafava also oversees and directs the company research and design efforts.
Prior to CSI, Mr. Scarzafava became the Chief Technology Officer and Director of Operations for MST/ NuVisions where he was responsible for organizing, planning, directing, and controlling all of the Company’s engineering and operational functions. During his time at MST, Mr. Scarzafava streamlined the Company’s operations and brought forth a structured environment for the newly created public company. Mr. Scarzafava was also instrumental in the acquisition of Newport Telecom, which enable to the Company to expand its serving area. MST services customers in the MDU, residential and hospitality market segments throughout major cities. Lastly, since Mr. Scarzafava also served as the Corporate Security officer for WVT, his efforts assisted MST to successfully meet their Sarbanes Oxley requirements for the past two years.
Mr. Scarzafava’s time in the Telco space was with Warwick Valley Telephone Company (NASDAQ GM: WWVY), an independent telephone company located in upstate New York from July 1994 till July 2006. During his service at Warwick Valley Telephone Company, Mr. Scarzafava engineered and constructed an Internet division to encompass several counties and to serve three states, making Warwick the first independent telephone company in the United States to successfully become an ISP. From June of 2000 till July 2006, Mr. Scarzafava served the Director of Operations and Research and Design and was responsible for all of the Company’s technology efforts including those of the ILEC and CLEC divisions. Mr. Scarzafava directly assisted the company in becoming the first independent telephone company to construct a high capacity optical network, including a complete IPTV head-end, to distribute the company’s Digital TV service over DSL technology. Mr. Scarzafava then deployed one the first fiber to home deployments in the United States.
Personal Introduction
I am a professional with several years of experience in the communications, broadcast and data industries. During my tenures, I have served as executive management being responsible for the Sarbanes Oxley IT requirements, contract negotiations, strategic planning and HR relations. To compliment my corporate level abilities, I also have extensive networking knowledge from simple LANS to complex metro deployments. In my current capacity, I am the Vice President of Technical Operations and personally oversee the engineering team along with the day-to-day business activities for the Company’s Voice, Video and Data divisions. I have engineered and integrated numerous IPTV head-ends along with transport systems including: IP, HFC, xDSL, wireless and FTTH with the majority of vendors serving this space. Any engineer enjoys building networks, however this one also understands the importance of a good marketing plan and producing products people are willing to pay for and because of this, it is this knowledge along with my past experience from the Telco and MDU industries that makes me a valuable player and enhancement to any team.
Specialties: I have engineered and designed numerous systems implementing innovative technologies such as “over the top” (OTT) content, digital rights management (DRM), IP based ECO and middleware systems, Early Warning Alert (EAS) and video on demand (VOD) systems for numerous clients in the U.S. and internationally. Many of these systems served both IP and RF customers and are otherwise referred to as “Hybrid”. In addition, I have worked directly with hardware vendors to engineer and manufacture hardware to trans-code and trans-rate various content sources for delivery to set top boxes, PC’s, hand held devices and mobile phones.
Though, I would say my best specialty is working with people and building a cohesive team. Please take a moment to read the comments from my colleagues.
Darrell Jett, CTS, EAVA,OSHA Experienced A/V & Telecommunications Project Lead/ Field Engineer – Keith was senior to Darrell.
I enjoyed my time working under Keith at MST/Nuvisions where I was able to learn new skills from experienced managers. Keith was always professional and helpful to me and was very good at leading a group and mentoring individuals. I would gladly work with him in the future.
Anthony Palermo Administrative Architect/Program Manager at New York City Housing Authority – Anthony was a client of Keith’s
Keith was part of a great team who helped to make NYCHA’s BPL proof of concept a success.
Teejay Riedl Solution Architect II at CenturyLink – Teejay worked with Keith but at different companies
Keith and I had the opportunity to work together on several high-profile projects in the NYC area, and as each of our companies provided products and services to these clients. Keith impresses me not only with his technical acumen, but also with his superb Project Management and motivational skills. He can master multiple technologies, and can also successfully interface with all of the players involved in complex projects. His positive, good-natured attitude was instrumental to the successful completion of our joint projects, and I would be delighted to work together with Keith at anytime in the future.
Thomas Yang Manager – Advanced Network Services – IBM Global Technology Services – Thomas was a client of Keith’s
Keith is a Great person to work with, we had worked togethr for 2.5 years. His expertise and integrity has help our project to become successful. Let me know if there is questions. Thanks. Thomas.
Jason Tienor CEO – Jason worked with Keith in different groups
Keith is an exceptional manager and possesses significant skill and experience regarding the development and implementation of video systems. Keith’s abilities allow him to excel in full life cycle implementation projects. I look forward to the opportunity of working with Keith in the future.
Ryan Schmid Sr. Network Engineer at MST Acquisitions Group – Ryan reported directly to Keith
Keith had the ability to see I could exceed with the right resources and excellent learning experience. With his passion, and years of effort, he and I became an amazing team that made a difference in an amazing company.
Keith Kruger Transmission Engineer at Orange & Rockland Utilities, Inc. – Keith worked with Keith in different groups
I worked with Keith for several years at WVT Communications. He is a self starter and is always willing to take on new challenges. He is not afraid to explore new technologies and on many occasions he has demonstrated the ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems. While working with Keith I found him to be extremely dedicated to his work.
Jon Berry | Designer, Marketing Consultant, Strategic Problem Solver | Owner, Berry Smart Media – Jon reported directly to Keith
Keith is an incredible person to work with. When I began working with Keith in 1995, the Internet as as we know it was in its infancy. Keith gladly took me under his wing and taught me everything from networking protocols to the UNIX operating system. He also taught me, as a 19 year old kid, the ins and outs of corporate life. I can’t thank him, or recommend him enough.
Raf Collado Co-founder at Phacil and www.getmyboat.com – Raf worked with Keith in different groups
Keith is a highly skilled technical manager with tremendous attention to detail and task dedication. He is dependable and diligent with outstanding project management capabilities
Zig Nowicki Director of Human Resources at Orange-Ulster BOCES – Zig managed Keith directly
I worked with Keith for several years at WVT Communications. First as his supervisor and then as his peer. I always said that he was “one of the best hardware guys on the planet” and he illustrated this time and again with his ability to creatively find solutions to technical issues. His drive and determination are exemplary, and he also possesses business savy and leadership skills. Keith is the whole package, and was a pleasure to work with.
Joe Pennings Owner, Greenhill Communications Inc. – Joe worked with Keith but at different companies
Working with Keith was always a pleasure because whatever you asked of him you knew that it would be taken care of in a timely and efficient manner.
Keith was always willing to try new technology and make sure it worked and that everybody was on the same page.
I would look forward to working with Keith again if it ever became possible.
Christopher M. Welch Senior Manager, CLEC Operations at Mediacom Communications – Keith was senior to Christopher M.
I had the opportunity to work for the Network Operations team as both a Network Specialist and earlier on as a Help Desk Tech while Keith was our Director of Technology at WVT. Over the course of the seven years I had contact with Keith in various support roles; I was continually impressed with his ability to manage the work force, control the work flow, and direct the organization towards its intended goals. Keith showed a commendable level of vision and a true passion for improving our organization. He facilitated open discussions between all levels of the organization improving our overall operating capabilities and eliminating silos. His example of hands on leadership still stands in my mind today as the gold standard I wish to aim for as I continue to progress in my own career path. Keith is highly technical, but does so in a manner that is not over bearing to non-technical audiences. He provides clear and concise information. He has an unwavering sense of commitment to superior customer service. Keith is an asset to any organization as both a senior leader, as well as, a trusted adviser in business development.
