Dr. Myron Ross received a BS, MS, and PhD from Northeastern University in Electrical Engineering. He worked for Verizon (formerly GTE) for 35 years as principal technologist and manager, responsible for organizations involved in cutting-edge broadband and communications technology. His background includes design and implementation from concept to application, analysis of key technologies with emphasis on meeting financial objectives of the business units, and management of technology professionals in both government research and the performance contracts. Dr. Ross has taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels, is the published author of numerous papers and articles, and speaker at national conferences.