Media Technology and Operations Consultant, Internationally• Various business development and solutions consulting projects with manufacturers, service providers and broadcasters.• Technical analysis and operational support for various live international media projects, including 3D and 4K projects, REMI and @Home productions. • Market position, product & technical implementation consulting.• Engineering, operations and implementation support.

CEO, Remote Transmission Management• Developed and launched a technology solutions provider with a thorough understanding of the emerging HD market, customer's business and technology environment.• Startup sales, marketing, management and operations of the first remote HD encoding solutions provider.• Provide live remote technical services to major broadcast, cable and network clients including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, UPN, ESPN, FOX Sports, Turner, CNN, FNC, HBO, NFL, MLB, AEG, Disney… Show more CEO, Remote Transmission Management• Developed and launched a technology solutions provider with a thorough understanding of the emerging HD market, customer's business and technology environment.• Startup sales, marketing, management and operations of the first remote HD encoding solutions provider.• Provide live remote technical services to major broadcast, cable and network clients including ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, UPN, ESPN, FOX Sports, Turner, CNN, FNC, HBO, NFL, MLB, AEG, Disney, Comcast, Verizon, Level 3, Microsoft, AP, Reuters, SKY, RTL, DSF, Eurovision. • Negotiate and closed contracts to be the solutions provider for high profile and complex projects including multiple Super Bowls, World Series, NBA & NHL Finals, The Academy Awards, Emmys and Grammys, The Voice, DWTS, AGT, American Idol, The Bachelor, The State of the Union, Presidential and Vice Presidential Debates and National Conventions. • Encoding provider for the first HD broadcast for ESPN-HD, The Academy Awards, GMA and World Series amongst others. • Extensive REMI, @Home Production, 4K and 3D, encoding, streaming and multiplexing experience. • Direct responsibility growing the business from zero to over $3M in sales in two years. • Direct responsibility for operations and project solutions for over 3000 live remote broadcast event feeds. • Developed and provided onsite transmission solution for 86 discreet broadcast network feeds at a single event.• Extensive production, operations and network experience to develop new business opportunities and growth in existing clients; a 170% increase in billable services contract over contract. Show less

Director, National Technical Operations, FOX Cable Networks / FOX Sports, Los Angeles, CA • Effectively managed FOX Cable Networks’ production and post production technical operations across 20 networks. • Oversaw $31M annual budget for B&N Operations, negotiated key contracts worth $18M in purchasing/services. • Forged senior level relationships with key vendors, broadcast partners and service providers.• Developed experimental technical and operational systems, to save the… Show more Director, National Technical Operations, FOX Cable Networks / FOX Sports, Los Angeles, CA • Effectively managed FOX Cable Networks’ production and post production technical operations across 20 networks. • Oversaw $31M annual budget for B&N Operations, negotiated key contracts worth $18M in purchasing/services. • Forged senior level relationships with key vendors, broadcast partners and service providers.• Developed experimental technical and operational systems, to save the networks over $11M annually. • Technology adviser to CEO and COO of FOX Cable Networks and President of FOX broadcast network. • Broadcast technology liaison to News Corp’s international synergy ventures.• Developing technology & solutions liaison to manufactures (ie Sony, Motorola) & industry forums (VidTrans, MPEG) Show less

Director, National Technical Operations, FOX Sports NetNational Network Technical & Engineering Operations Management• Effectively managed FOX Cable Networks’ production and post production technical operations across 20 networks. • Oversaw $31M annual budget for B&N Operations, negotiated key contracts worth $18M in purchasing/services. • Forged senior level relationships with key vendors, broadcast partners and service providers.• Developed experimental technical and… Show more Director, National Technical Operations, FOX Sports NetNational Network Technical & Engineering Operations Management• Effectively managed FOX Cable Networks’ production and post production technical operations across 20 networks. • Oversaw $31M annual budget for B&N Operations, negotiated key contracts worth $18M in purchasing/services. • Forged senior level relationships with key vendors, broadcast partners and service providers.• Developed experimental technical and operational systems, to save the networks over $11M annually. • Technology adviser to executive suite including CEO and COO of FOX Cable Networks, FOX Sports Net and President of FOX broadcast network. • Broadcast technology liaison to News Corp’s international synergy ventures.• Developing technology & solutions liaison to manufactures (ie Sony, Motorola) & industry forums (VidTrans, MPEG) Show less

Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations, FOX Sports International, Los Angeles, CA 1996-2002Domestic and International Production and Engineering Operations Management• Senior international production and operations executive, heading up daily studio & remote production, post-production, MCR and IT operations.• Senior on-site technical management for high profile US & Intl broadcasts including World Series & SuperBowl.• Responsible for negotiations of the channel groups… Show more Director, Broadcast & Technical Operations, FOX Sports International, Los Angeles, CA 1996-2002Domestic and International Production and Engineering Operations Management• Senior international production and operations executive, heading up daily studio & remote production, post-production, MCR and IT operations.• Senior on-site technical management for high profile US & Intl broadcasts including World Series & SuperBowl.• Responsible for negotiations of the channel groups production & technical agreements with 70+ international partners.• Slashed annual operational and production costs in excess of 45% for a savings of over $3M annually. Show less

Producer / Director for the launch broadcast of FOX Sports World - a US International Soccer Channel (precursor to FOX Soccer)Producer of weekly Bundesliga and Serie A live soccer matches as well as World Cup Qualifier matches. Onsite producer for a FOX Sports exclusive tennis invitational live from Uruguay. Special assignment producer for Golf, Tennis and Cricket. Oversaw all editorial, packages, graphics and talent for 2 to 4 live events per week. Extensive… Show more Producer / Director for the launch broadcast of FOX Sports World - a US International Soccer Channel (precursor to FOX Soccer)Producer of weekly Bundesliga and Serie A live soccer matches as well as World Cup Qualifier matches. Onsite producer for a FOX Sports exclusive tennis invitational live from Uruguay. Special assignment producer for Golf, Tennis and Cricket. Oversaw all editorial, packages, graphics and talent for 2 to 4 live events per week. Extensive international production experience. Show less

Cable News Bureau Operations• Responsible for the start-up of 3 regional news bureaus, including production, technical & operational initiatives.• Provided onsite production and technical management for national breaking news stories.

Various technical positions ( including Technical Manager, TD, A1, Video and 2nd EIC) for clients including ABC, NBC, FOX, CNN, ESPN, NHK, FUJI, Ch9 Australia, UK Ch4. On various NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, MLS, College football, basketball, baseball and events which included The Academy Awards, the O.J. Simpson Trial, The U.S. Open, The NBA Finals, The World Series.Contributed to the design/build of two mobile units.