Alan Charman Email & Phone Number

Cardiff, GB

Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

Looking after numerous systems for BBC Wales including our DHD sound desks, dira! audio, edit and playout System, Bionic Director radio visualisation system and systems supporting IPTV and digital signage. I also plan, install and manage the IP networks and IT for several of BBC Wales' larger OB's including the National Eisteddfod, Royal Welsh Show and.

Cardiff, United Kingdom

During my time at BBC Wales I have gained my certification under the Cisco CCNA™ program and am working with broadcast IP and telephony networks in preparation for the move to BBC Wales' new building in Central Square, Cardiff, as well as general Broadcast Support. This support includes maintaining and repairing equipment as well as handling IT related.

Mediacity UK

I undertook a BEng in Broadcast Engineering jointly awarded by The University of Salford and Birmingham City University as part of my apprenticeship with the BBC.At the University I studied the following modules:First Year:Programming (Java)Audio & Video SystemsCircuits, Signals and SystemsDigital and Microprocessor Electronics Cisco CCNA Networking Course.

Worked alongside experienced Technical Coordinators maintaining and preparing production equipment for the various productions at the BBC including Blue Peter and Newsround. Gained experience with many cameras including the Canon XF305, XF105, C300 and Sony PMW-500. Other kit I became familiar with included various Radio Microphones, Teradek wireless video.

Undertook a placement with Audio & Music Operations at the BBC in Salford. I worked on various programmes, including Radio 4's You & Yours and the Marc Riley show on BBC 6Music. Under the supervision of experienced Studio Managers (SM's) I was responsible for tasks such as rigging mics and other studio equipment for live bands on 6Music and editing tapes.

Salford

While on placement with the Projects and Solution Design department at the BBC in Salford I undertook the following tasks:Solution Design:I was involved in organizing a behind-the-scenes shoot of an outside broadcast at the Principality Stadium in Wales. This involves creating an equipment list which includes Go Pro cameras, OSMO cameras and all the.

Responded to calls regarding technical problems from around the BBC buildings. This could be anything from a broken TV to broadcast critical systems requiring immediate attention. Responsible for carrying out repairs on equipment including headphones, microphones and speakers. Organised and added to the asset database numerous new camera kits for the.

Winter Hill, Horwich

As part of the BBC Broadcast Engineering Apprenticeship I undertook a three month placement at Arqiva. I was based at their Winter Hill transmitting station and worked alongside experienced engineers maintaining various DTV, Radio and DAB sites around north of England. More to follow...

Manchester, United Kingdom

During my Broadcasting Engineering Apprenticeship I undertook a three month placement at Dock 10. I worked on a project to interface camera RCP's with a Snell routing panel so that the over-press function works with more than the current 8 cameras. This involved the use of a microprocessor programmed using the C language. I have also helped to install Avid.

London, United Kingdom

Worked at BBC New Broadcasting House during the installation of new studios.

Beng Broadcast Engineering, Broadcast Engineering, 1St Class Honours

Beng Broadcast Engineering, Broadcast Engineering, 1St Class Honours

Edexcel Btec Level 3 Extended Diploma In Business, Business Administration And Management, General, Triple Distinction *