Christopher Wilde Email & Phone Number

Washington, D.C.

Broadcast Engineer, 2016 to 2020Broadcast Engineering Manager, November 2020 to presentOversee the technical aspects of broadcast, streaming, and video archival of the United States Senate's public proceedings.Manage the Broadcast Engineering department, maintenance staff, and technical budget.Maintenance of television studio systems.Support the Senate's broadcast and A/V communication requirements.Support the broadcast of special events from the U.S. Capitol… Show more Broadcast Engineer, 2016 to 2020Broadcast Engineering Manager, November 2020 to presentOversee the technical aspects of broadcast, streaming, and video archival of the United States Senate's public proceedings.Manage the Broadcast Engineering department, maintenance staff, and technical budget.Maintenance of television studio systems.Support the Senate's broadcast and A/V communication requirements.Support the broadcast of special events from the U.S. Capitol building.Special emphasis on robotic cameras, DSP audio, fiber optic infrastructure, and satellite uplink hardware. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Semi-professional classical singer, specializing in choral music. Have also performed in opera choruses and gospel ensembles in Des Moines and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Presently active with several ensembles in the DC area.

Des Moines, Iowa Area

Asst. Chief from 2004 through 2011. Chief 2012 to 2016.Managed the station's technical facilities, and all technical staff. Including broadcast systems, IT systems, and the physical plant.Assisted the General Manager with capital planning and budgeting.Supervised major capital projects.Interfaced with vendors and did technical purchasing.Planned and documented studio broadcast systems.Represented the station in public education efforts, particularly for the DTV… Show more Asst. Chief from 2004 through 2011. Chief 2012 to 2016.Managed the station's technical facilities, and all technical staff. Including broadcast systems, IT systems, and the physical plant.Assisted the General Manager with capital planning and budgeting.Supervised major capital projects.Interfaced with vendors and did technical purchasing.Planned and documented studio broadcast systems.Represented the station in public education efforts, particularly for the DTV transition.Hired operational, maintenance, and IT staff. Show less

Installed, maintained, and repaired broadcast hardware, video servers, and non-linear editing systems.Supervised operational shifts and remote productions.Covered multiple studio crew operational positions, and operated ENG/SNG vehicles.

Bs, Broadcasting

Activities and Societies: Student broadcasting (television), campus auditorium tech crew (audio), college choir and chamber singers.

Diploma, Electronics