2027 Speakers
Michael Proscia, Sr. Communications infrastructure, San Francisco Department of Technology
Michael Proscia has 20+ years' experience in designing, installing, maintaining, and administrating electronic communication systems including copper, fiber optic and RF/wireless systems in Florida and California, with various industries such as telecom, intelligent traffic systems (ITS), SCADA, Public Safety Land Mobile Radio and more. Michael has worked for the City and County of San Francisco for the past 10 years, and in his current role of Senior Communications Systems Supervisor for the San Francisco Department of Technology (SFDT), he is responsible for the infrastructure of San Francisco's $100M+ investment in a Motorola P25 Phase 2 Trunked Simulcast public safety radio system. SFDT is the "FCC Licensee" for all SF public safety frequencies, while the AHJ is a separate entity (SFFD FM). Michael manages SFDT's ERRCS Inspection Program and developed its first ERRCS technical equipment and installation requirements back in 2019, as well as their standard operating procedures for inspection practices and methods, which are continually improved upon. In 2024, he published an update to SFDT's ERRCS requirements which set a new bar for ERRCS noise limits and inspection methods, and introduced new controls such as remote shutdown capability, as well as new proximity requirements to prevent potential problems with high ERRCS density. Indian River State University (FL) graduate in Electronics Engineering Technology. NAPCO Regional Planning Committee voting member and secondary frequency Advisor for NorCal region. Collaborated with NICET to develop the ERRCS Level 3 Certification Exam. Safer Buildings Coalition member and has participated on the "No Noise" Task Force. Speaker at IWCE 2024. Holds an FCC GROL and numerous additional industry certifications from NICET, CompTIA, and others."