Ernie Gallo

Ernie Gallo

Ernie Gallo

Director, Network Infrastructure Solutions, NEBScore

Ernie Gallo is the NEBScore Project Manager for network integrity solutions addressing the physical layer of the networks as well as product performance, quality and safety. He provides strong technical contributions in the areas of reliability of outside plant equipment, fiber and wireless deployment, electrical protection, safety and cost reduction.

Ernie has over 40 years in the telecommunications and safety industry. He currently serves as Chair or Vice Chair in several IEEE and ATIS technical committees and is an ATIS representative on the National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code. He is also a member of the NFPA technical committees addressing the fire code, electrical safety in the workplace, and lightning protection. An author and presenter at the ISE Show, Fiber to the Home Show, Telemanagement World, International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE), NFPA EXPO, Verizon Symposium and Globecomm, Ernie is also a member of the Industry Group for UL497, UL1449, UL96 – Electrical Protectors and previous member of US Delegation to IEC standards for Surge Protective Devices. He has written over thirty-five Generic Requirements documents, including GR-3171 on wireless devices. Ernie’s work to increase equipment reliability was acknowledged by the Federal Communications Commission which provided him a Certificate of Appreciation from his work. Ernie also received an ATIS Award for Leadership in Standards Development.

Ernie has a BSEE from Polytechnic University of New York