Collaborate with a team of 3 EIC's on one of NEP’s premier mobile units (SSCBS) leading the daily activities of the mobile unit interacting with 10-15 Production and Technical Managers to ensure 200+ technicians on-site are equipped and ready to oversee all broadcasting functions.Primary productions include: NFL on CBS Sports, PGA Masters, PGA Championships as well as regular PGA Tour Golf.• Train local staff on how to operate the systems; oversee teams of 5-10 people on-site• Configure broadcast and networking equipment in the broadcast control room; collaboratedefining the workflow for the control room alongside the engineering team• Ensure broadcast equipment (routers, switchers, audio consoles, networking equipment, multi-viewers, cameras, etc.) meets client specifications• Troubleshoot any problems that might occur within the infrastructure• Ensure the broadcast is successful by managing compound signal distribution and performingelectronic maintenance and service as neededUtilize managerial experience working in television production technology with expertise and knowledge of SPMTE 2110, production, and equipment for major commercial and cable TV networks to mentor and challenge recruits newly familiar with the industry.Strong customer service orientation with the ability to interact with clients and individuals of all levels to ensure customer satisfaction.Work extensively with Linux, Cisco/NEXUS operating system commands, shell scripting, and tools. Support broadcast event activities by gathering intelligence on functionality, best practices and configurations as required to interoperate with LAWO and SMPTE 2110, 2022 standards and how they relate to the interaction between SDP, RTP and NMOS and troubleshooting utilizing various tools including Telestream Prism and Bridge Technologies vb440 ProbeFamiliar with Cisco NEXUS, SDN

Engaged in implementation, documentation, and deployment on build-out of both small and large scale Ip Networks supporting broadcast/AV infrastructures in US FED/GOV/DOD sectors - Some DOD/GOV projects, were done solo in isolated scenarios with no external support.Install and commission Broadcasting/AV products that include Ip Routers Switches, Compression Products, Monitoring and Controlling software often using SSL. Creation, Deployment and renewal of SSL certificates.Respond and provide technical direction to customers regarding operational issues, upgrades, general maintenance. Experience in setting up and configuration using virtualization technologies like KVM, VMware, Hyper-V. Involved in administrating, configuring, and troubleshooting services DNS, DHCP, NFS, TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, IIS, Apache Web Server, SSH, SSL.Worked extensively with Linux operating system commands, shell scripting, and tools. Performed project Deployment and training at customer site and delivering training to customers.Support product development and introduction activities by gathering intelligence on functionality, integration details, best practices and configurations for customer deployed products required to interoperate with Evertz EXE, EX and MMA10G equipment.Certified in Dante, Evertz SDVN, Vista Link Pro and Reflex

Broadcast engineering operations at remote live sporting events for NASCAR, FOX Sports, NESN, as well as various other clients.* Manage all aspects of the mobile unit broadcast engineering operations at remote events*Manage, monitor, perform preventive maintenance and trouble shooting while executing changes and engineering updates on various broadcast equipment and encoders that utilize Video Compression Standards MPEG-2, h.264, HEVC, J2K and Audio Compression CODECs Dolby AC3, Dolby Digital Plus, AAC and FLAC.* Direct the activities of crew members related to the operation of the mobile unit, including set-up and breakdown of the truck, inventory and proper use of the equipment* Track and report on equipment and system repair and maintenance status as well as follow up on related issues as appropriate* Offer innovative, creative ideas that add value to the truck and assigned projects* Prepare technical reports at the conclusion of each event* Clearly communicate critical information to client and Game Creek Video office, including but not limited to: Equipment related issues, Crew related issues and Truck related issues* Provide exceptional on-site client service and technical support* Support troubleshoot and maintain 3 Phase Power Systems, DC Power Systems and HVAC.

Broadcast engineering operations at remote live sporting events for NASCAR, FOX Sports, ESPN, Media Group as well as various other clients.* Manage, monitor, perform preventive maintenance and trouble shooting while executing changes and engineering updates on various broadcast equipment.* Direct the activities of crew members related to the operation of the mobile unit.* Troubleshoot and maintain fiber optic based networks (Supporting Evertz, Calrec Hydra1, etc) in a live broadcast environment. Hands on experience with single and multimode fiber utilizing Delphi, ST,SC,LC, FDDI, SMA connectors.

Ensured superior quality broadcast programming through detailed hands on engineering support. 
Responsible for engineering associated with preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, installation and technical enhancements to systems. Responded to and corrected technical errors in Post-Production, On-Air Origination, Media Encoding, VOD, QC Motorola encoding and authorizations, Disaster Recovery Site, Electronic Graphics, Transmitter/Uplink systems and all interconnecting Network Switch systems. Strong background in Grass iTX Broadcast Automation Systems, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Server, Xsan, Adobe Creative Suite, Pro Tools Audio, SAN and NAS systems. Troubleshoot and maintain copper and fiber optic based network.

Supported all engineering aspects of the technical facility including Studio, Editing systems and transmission of live/taped programs and events on an "As Needed" basis.

Broadcast Engineering and IT Support focusing on Remote Broadcast Facility Equipment.Engineering support for High Definition production trucks. Ensured quality technical facilities for sporting events broadcasting on Fox Sports, ESPN, Big 10 Network and others. Demonstrated strengths in ALL aspects of IT and high definition/standard definition television, digital audio, multi-level routing systems, MPEG2/MPEG4 Video Encoders/Decoders,matrix intercoms, and disk-based replay and editing equipment. * Remote technical support on all Windows, Macintosh and Linux based broadcast facility equipment. 

* Board level troubleshooting, soldering and repair. 

* Supervised set and strike of remote broadcast facilities. 

* Coordinated, supervised and trained College Interns on proper setup and use of Thomson Camera's and sleds 

* Familiar with config, setup, troubleshooting and repair of the following broadcast facility equipment including Grass Valley Switchers, PESA Routers, Chyron Duet/Hyperx/Codistrator systems, FoxBox, TV Graphics BugBox

Plan and oversee the installation and maintenance of computer systems, hardware, and networks - Build, configure and administer Linux servers, Mac based FAX Servers and maintain and support 4D Database client/serverDevelop and implement policies related to network security, disaster recovery, and IT infrastructureAnalyze resource utilization and develop strategies to optimize performanceEstablish, measure, and define IT goals and maintain an IT roadmapMonitor and analyze the success of IT initiatives and projects and continually develop and evaluate new technologies and tools for the companyDirect the activities of the help desk to ensure the IT needs of users are metManage development projects to integrate new technologies into existing systemsPerform ongoing support and maintenance of all hardware, software, and network componentsEstablish a security policy to protect company information and resourcesFamiliar with setup and config of LAMP, Sendmail, linux shell, Perl scripts

Senior Customer Engineer - Started as a dedicated SCE to Navistar International supporting their Macintosh based truck parts database systems. Moved/Promoted to SCE for Motorola's cellular subscriber division group headquarters in Libertyville, IL.