Jason Rupe

Jason Rupe is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in network maintenance, operations, and reliability assurance. Currently serving as a Distinguished Technologist at CableLabs since July 2017, Jason leads initiatives for network convergence and innovation in operations. Previously, as Director of Operational Modeling and Senior Network Solutions Engineer at Polar Star Consulting, Jason oversaw system engineering and performance optimization for clients. Jason also contributed to reliability and quality assurance as Managing Editor of IEEE Transactions on Reliability and held various leadership roles at Qwest Communications in operations research and network architecture. Educational achievements include a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University and multiple advanced degrees from Iowa State University.