Scientific-Atlanta, which has been developing its Internet protocol (IP)-based network technology for almost 10 years, was an early adopter of public key encryption, and the native PowerKEY CA system on its Explorer 2000 advanced digital set-top box features RSA public key encryption (named after its inventors, Rivest, Shamir and Adleman).

Over his 27-year career, Blakeley has served in managerial and engineering positions for TRW, Scientific Atlanta, Aegis Broadband and most recently with Northrop Grumman. He is well versed in multiple disciplines with significant experience in managing large engineering teams, contracts, manufacturing, marketing and finance. Blakeley has a strong background in systems engineering skills including specifications, architectures and algorithms. He has successfully managed both development and production contracts totaling $100 million from inception through deployment. Blakeley has a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University.

Pure coincidence?