Specializing in high-stress, time-sensitive broadcast environments, with 15 years of satellite broadcast experience. Proficient with all aspects of television broadcasting, and able to fill multiple roles when called upon. Equally adept at working in a collaborative, office environment or working independently, with a strong focus on customer service.

• Expertise in mobile and fixed transmissions

• Design and construction of SNG platforms and broadcast facilities

• Integration and operation of Video and Voice IP systems over satellite and 3G/LTE

• Knowledge of diagnostic equipment and maintenance at the component level

• Skilled in multiple computer OS’s (Mac, Windows, Unix)

• Competent and efficient operation in hostile environments

• Management of foreign crews

• Creative and resourceful

• Desirable relationships with international broadcasters

Recent Projects

• Installation and configuration of satellite downlink equipment for Evolution Communications, KCDO, Altitude Sports, and Origin Digital
• Installation of 4.5 meter dishes with Walton De-icing systems for CenturyLink
• Installer at the NBC/Universal Dry Creek facility, focusing primarily with the Avid integration
• Design and installation of RF distribution for Time Warner DOCSIS 3.0 test lab in Herndon, VA
• Installation of TV Everywhere servers and encoders for CenturyLink
• Technical integrator/crew manager for Time Warner lab in Broomfield, CO

Experience

Broadcast Support Technician- Seven Network- Sydney, Australia

2009-2012

• Maintenance and support of national, top-rated programs; originating from the Sydney broadcast center

• Design, construction, and operation of Ku band DSNG flyaway and Sprinter van

• Integration of Vocality VOIP platform into existing RTS matrix

• Operation and installation of EVS video playback platform

• Remote support to overseas crews using FTP amd Signiant

• Directing operational theory of BGAN terminals for camera crews, while working closely with Inmarsat to improve connectivity in underperforming locations

• Daily maintenance of Quantel video servers, along with providing support to editors and ingest operators

• Field engineer for the following news events: Black Saturday Bushfires, Brisbane Floods, Christchurch Earthquake, US Presidential Trip: Indonesia, UK Royal Wedding

• Providing IT support during “out-of –hours” operation

• Filling other operational roles when called upon (ingest, editing, camera operation, master control)

• Acquisition of equipment from Vendors (raising purchase orders, managing corporate credit card)

Freelance Engineer- CBS News- London, United Kingdom                                                                                                                    

2001-2008

• Operated and maintained portable, satellite uplinks in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, as well as locations in Africa and Europe

• Oversaw physical plant management for temporary news bureaus

• Field maintenance of broadcast equipment, often with limited access to supplies

• Provided onsite IT support to rotating personnel, and introduced protocols for network security

• Interfaced with local businesses and officials to source materials and permits for broadcasting and operating news bureaus

• Filled other operational roles as needed (camera operation, audio mixing, field producing)

Freelance Technician- Burst Video, Integration Services- Denver, CO                                                                                          

2007-2008

• Installed and commissioned digital, broadcast equipment for clients

• Supervised crews in the field

• Interfaced with equipment manufacturers and vendors

• Worked closely with project engineers to modify designs when needed

• Acquired new techniques in cable lacing and the dressing of patch panels

Project Manager/MCR Supervisor- Unlimited Satellite Services- Denver, CO                                                                              

1999-2001

• Managed construction crew of dish farm

• Designed and installed IRD rack room with A/D conversion for ASI streaming to IP encoders

• Construction and operation of digital, C-band uplink for Hallmark Channel’s foreign services

• Provided technical support to subscribers

• Maintenance of transmission equipment

• Repair of clients’ IRDs

• Upgrade and operation of Ku mobile uplink for BSI in Waco, Texas

Telecom Engineer- Northwest Communications- Seattle, WA                                                                                                                

1997-1999

Mobile Uplink Operator- PACSAT- Sacramento, CA                                                                                                                                    

1996-1997

Assistant Facility Engineer- Educational Telecommunication Services- Spokane, WA                                                          

1995-1996

Technician- ICG Communications- Steele Valley, CA                                                                                                                                  

1994-1995

Master Control Operator- DMX (Digital Music eXrpess)- Denver, CO                                                                                              

1994-1995

Certifications

• Comptia Network+ Certification

• Comptia A+ IT Technician Certification

• TTOC Comms Intermediate RTS-S-03-09

• TTOC Sony MVS800-MVE9000 Basic and Technical Set Up S-03-09

• Sony XDCAM Maintenance Course

• Pilgrims Security Group Hostile Environments Training

• Senior First Aid

• Member of Society of Broadcast Engineers