Stuart Elby
About Stuart Elby
Stuart Elby serves as the Senior Vice President of Advanced Engineering at MSG Ventures, part of The Madison Square Garden Company, where he has worked since 2018. With a strong background in telecommunications and network architecture, he has held various leadership roles at Verizon and Infinera, and has a Ph.D. in Telecommunications from Columbia University.
Current Role at MSG Ventures
Stuart Elby serves as the Senior Vice President of Advanced Engineering at MSG Ventures, a position he has held since 2018. Located in New York City, he focuses on developing innovative technologies that enhance audio-visual and immersive sensory experiences in live entertainment. His role involves advancing networking technologies to improve the overall experience for audiences and performers alike.
Previous Experience at Verizon
Stuart Elby worked at Verizon for 19 years, holding various significant positions. He served as Vice President of Network Architecture from 1993 to 2012. Additionally, he was the Chief Technologist for Verizon Digital Media Services from 2010 to 2014 and briefly held the role of Vice President and Chief Technologist at Verizon Labs for six months in 2014. His extensive experience at Verizon contributed to his expertise in telecommunications and network technologies.
Education and Academic Background
Stuart Elby has a strong educational foundation in telecommunications and optics. He studied at the University of Rochester, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Optics from 1978 to 1982. He then attended Columbia University, achieving a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, a Master of Philosophy, and a Ph.D. in Telecommunications from 1986 to 1994. His academic background supports his professional focus on advanced engineering and technology.
Career History and Early Roles
Before his tenure at Verizon, Stuart Elby worked at StorageTek as a Staff Engineer from 1982 to 1985. He later transitioned to academia, serving as Associate Research Faculty at Columbia University from 1986 to 1993. Following his time at Verizon, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Cloud Network Strategy and Technology at Infinera from 2014 to 2018 in Sunnyvale, California. His diverse career spans engineering, research, and technology strategy.