Steve Merryfield
About Steve Merryfield
Steve Merryfield is a Mediaroom Development Engineer at TELUS in Edmonton, Canada, with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Alberta.
Company
Steve Merryfield is currently working at TELUS in Edmonton, Canada. TELUS is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada. Steve has held multiple roles within the organization, each involving various aspects of engineering, project management, and vendor collaboration.
Title
Steve Merryfield holds the position of Mediaroom Development Engineer at TELUS. In this role, he is involved in the development and enhancement of Mediaroom IPTV systems, ensuring that the service meets high standards of performance and reliability.
Education and Expertise
Steve Merryfield studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of Alberta, where he achieved his Bachelor's degree. His academic background provides a robust foundation for his technical roles at TELUS. His expertise includes IPTV systems, root-cause analysis, and evaluating vendor proposals.
Professional Background
Steve Merryfield has a rich professional background at TELUS, where he has worked in multiple capacities. He was a CPE Test & Certification Engineer in 2010-2011, a Transport Facility Design Specialist in 2009-2010, and an Access Project Management - Project Manager in 2008-2009. These roles involved testing and certifying consumer premises equipment, designing transport facilities, and managing access projects.
Vendor Collaboration and Project Management
Steve Merryfield has extensive experience in vendor collaboration and project management. He has chaired meetings with vendor partners to track progress, address issues, and introduce new features. He has also evaluated global vendors through RFI/RFP processes, focusing on product specifications, cost, reliability, and corporate stability. Additionally, he has managed the procurement of lab equipment and performed detailed root-cause analysis of IPTV system issues, collaborating with different engineering teams to find solutions.