Bart Catrysse
About Bart Catrysse
Bart Catrysse serves as the Chief Architect of Video CPE Software and upstreaming at Liberty Global, where he has worked since 2016. He has a strong background in economics and electronic engineering, and he co-founded the software stack for set-top boxes used by major operators in Europe.
Work at Liberty Global
Bart Catrysse has served as the Chief Architect Video CPE Software and Upstreaming at Liberty Global since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for the architecture and design of the RDK Software, overseeing its development since its inception. His responsibilities include leading the upstreaming of in-house software components to the RDK open source consortium. Prior to this position, he worked as the CPE Architecture & Development Lead at Liberty Global from 2012 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Bart Catrysse studied at the University of Gent, where he achieved a degree in Economics. He also attended Katholieke Hogeschool Brugge-Oostende, earning a Master of Science in Electronic Engineering from 1995 to 1999. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in software architecture and engineering, particularly in the context of video customer premises equipment (CPE).
Background
Bart Catrysse has a long-standing career in the telecommunications and software development industry. He has been with Telenet since 1999, where he currently holds the position of Chief Architect Video CPE Software and Manager of upstreaming. His experience spans over 25 years, during which he has co-founded the software stack used in set-top boxes for major Tier 1 operators, including Telenet, Virgin Media UK & Ireland, VodafoneZiggo, and UPC Poland & Switzerland.
Achievements
Bart Catrysse has been instrumental in the development and maintenance of several RDK components and reference images. His leadership in the upstreaming of software components to the RDK open source consortium has contributed to the collaborative efforts of a world-class team that works with leading partners globally. This collaboration aims to design, integrate, deliver, and update software for millions of customers across Europe.