Emerson F. Sampaio
Emerson F. Sampaio joins Comcast as the new vice president of engineering operations for the Washington region. Sampaio brings nearly two decades of professional experience as a telecommunications executive specializing in delivery of cable, high-speed internet and voice services over advanced hybrid fiber-coaxial cable and broadband networks.
Sampaio will oversee Comcast’s engineering, network maintenance, headend and construction teams as well as lead the development and execution of stratagies within these departments.
Sampaio has a diverse background working for some of the largest and most prestigious telecommunications organizations in the United States, Mexico and Brazil. Most recently, he served as Chief Technology Officer for Megacable Communications, the largest cable provider in Mexico and the second largest in Latin America. There he was responsible for leading strategies and provisioning for voice service infrastructure, the launch of OTT (over-the-top) service capabilities, and IT strategy.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Emerson to the Comcast family,” said Amy Lynch, regional vice president of Comcast’s Washington region. “He has a proven track record of leading and developing talented teams, and his wide-ranging skills and experience in engineering and technology will enable him to serve as a fantastic leader for the Washington region as well as within the local Latino community.”
Sampaio has held roles at CableLabs, where he was the senior enterprise architect at Comcast’s headquarters in Philadelphia, and as technology director for Liberty Global International in Brazil and the United States. Sampaio, who is fluent in English, Spanish and Portuguese, earned an MBA in strategic information management from Universidade de Fortaleza, and a bachelor of science degree in computer science from Universidade Estadual do Ceará, both in Brazil. An ITIL-certified professional, he served as president of the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers chapter in Puerto Rico. Sampaio also is a regular author of technical and business articles for various technology trade publications.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Luciana, and his four children – Luana, Fernanda, Melissa and Nicolas. Together, the Sampaio family enjoys travel and immersion in new cultures, as well as outdoor activities including hiking and biking. Sampaio and family will reside in the greater Seattle area.