Mark Poletti
About Mark Poletti
Mark Poletti serves as the Director of Wireless and Principal Architect at CableLabs, where he focuses on mobile and cable network convergence. With extensive experience in wireless technologies, he has contributed to various standards and developments in the field since 2014.
Work at CableLabs
Mark Poletti has served as the Director of Wireless and Principal Architect at CableLabs since 2014. In this role, he addresses underlying standards for both U.S. and international cable operators. He provides strategic direction for the research and development wireless engineering team, focusing on the convergence of mobile and cable networks. His contributions include technology development and data analytics across various wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, LTE, LTE Advanced, 5G, Small Cells, WiMAX, and WCDMA.
Previous Experience
Before joining CableLabs, Mark Poletti held several key positions in the telecommunications industry. He worked as an Engineering Manager for Radio Access Network at ViaSat from 2011 to 2014. Prior to that, he was the RF Engineering Manager for the Rocky Mountain Region at Clearwire from 2009 to 2011. He also served as Director of Applied Systems Engineering at U S WEST from 1993 to 2000 and as a Systems Engineer at General Electric from 1988 to 1991.
Education and Expertise
Mark Poletti earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics from the University at Buffalo, where he studied from 1985 to 1988. He later pursued a Master of Science in Telecommunications at the University of Colorado Boulder, completing his studies in 1993. His educational background supports his expertise in wireless technologies and systems engineering.
Industry Contributions
Mark Poletti is actively involved in the telecommunications industry, participating in significant conferences and discussions. He contributed to the IEEE ICC 2024 Conference and has been featured in the O-RAN ALLIANCE Summit. He engages in discussions about OPEN RAN and serves as a panelist on optimizing spectrum sharing using machine learning.
Recognition and Achievements
Mark Poletti was recognized in the 2024 Cablefax 100 List for his contributions to the field. His role as Director of Wireless Network Technologies highlights his influence and commitment to advancing wireless communication standards and technologies.