Niem Dang

About Niem Dang

I always say the conceptual to development is where dreams become reality.\"My work focuses on turning emerging capabilities like AI and edge compute into systems that can actually be deployed, operated, and sustained. I’m particularly interested in making advanced infrastructure feel seamless and invisible to the people who rely on it—designed within real-world limits of cost, power, latency, and long-term viability. This has included deploying vision-language models (VLMs) on Jetson Orin Nano Super for edge inference and NVIDIA RAG pipelines on H100 GPUs for scalable AI applications, giving me firsthand insight into how compute, memory, and operational constraints shape architectural decisions.Over the years, that has meant moving fluidly between hands-on experimentation, platform and go-to-market strategy, and industry coordination. I’ve led and contributed to international standards efforts through CableLabs, SCTE, TMForum, ATSC, ATIS, and ITU-R, working with operators, vendors, academia, and regulators to shape cloud- and edge-oriented architectures that function reliably across networks, regions, and business models.I excel in the early, messy stages—when constraints aren’t fully visible, decisions are uncomfortable, and alignment matters as much as execution. I specialize in abstracting complex problems, clarifying trade-offs, and guiding diverse stakeholders toward a direction that can actually be built, scaled, and trusted. The environments that bring out my best are those where technical depth, economic discipline, and shared understanding are equally critical.Highlights:* Founder, NHD Consulting LLC — architecting standards-based, Connected Edge First networks with AI/ML-enabled analytics and media services, integrating ATSC 3.0 with mobile and IP media networks* Standards and Technology SME — co-author and presenter of the BCN Report to ITU-R SG6 WP6A/6B, advising regulators in Brazil, Mexico, Jamaica, India, and Canada on cloud- and edge-integrated broadcast architectures* Inventor, Speaker, Moderator, and Board Officer/Member — advancing TMT innovation, DE & I through invention, design-thinking leadership and mentorshipCurrently open to:* Consulting in media tech, 5G/ATSC convergence, datacasting, network solutions, and product innovation* Fractional roles as Solutions/Systems Architect, Technical Product Owner, or Standards SME* Strategic projects driving infrastructure transformation with emerging technologies

Experience

1. Board Member

   Rocky Mountain Chapter Of Scte

   Jun 2017 — Present

   Elected as Vice President in January 2025, with a distinguished tenure on the SCTE Rocky Mountain Board of Directors since 2017.Drive operational sustainability, foster strategic partnerships, and enhance workforce development within the broadband and telecom industries.• Boosted sponsorship revenue 50% YoY, securing $150K+ funding for 2024 programs• Expanded and diversified sponsor portfolio supporting education, events, and talent development• Shaped governance, succession planning, and chapter programming for long-term growth• Led high-impact events, technical trainings, and industry engagement initiatives, strengthening the talent pipeline• Developed and grew strategic partnerships with key industry organizations including WICT Rocky Mountain, Adaptive Spirit, Syndeo Institute, and Media & Tech Collective—amplifying regional collaboration and expanding program reach• Partner closely with SCTE national leadership to align regional and national goals

Education

• University of New Hampshire

  B.S., Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

  1993 — 1997

• University of Maryland

  B.S., Computer Science

  2000 — 2003

Skills

• Object Oriented Design
• Moca
• Rf
• Subversion
• Ccap
• Mpeg2
• Dsg
• Iptv
• Wireless
• Jsp
• Cisco Technologies
• Interactive Tv
• Snmp
• Ethernet
• Solaris
• Set Top Box
• Tru2way
• Integration
• Digital Tv
• Ip
• J2me
• Dac
• Dncs
• System Architecture
• Sip
• Clearcase
• Software Engineering
• Embedded Software
• Ocap
• Networking
• Java
• Broadband
• Software Design
• Mpeg
• Tcp/Ip
• Docsis
• Telecommunications
• Perl
• Embedded Systems
• Xml