Responsible for commissioning on-air critical distribution systems. Primarily supported activities associated with monitoring and control systems, core IP/SDI routing systems, signal processing, video compression, and other broadcast systems. Handled commissioning, configuration, and deployment of compression and IP transport systems and formats. Including ABR/CBR statistical multiplexing, SDI, ASI, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, SMPTE-2110, and J2K. Accountable for source acquisition using RF transmission satellite uplink/downlink, terrestrial fiber, and internet. Worked with IP transport, primarily utilizing multicast/unicast and in-band/out-of-band signaling to linear video edge devices and remote sites. Created documentation packages on systems, networks, policies, and procedures to communicate to the larger engineering and operations teams.Worked with internal SMEs and vendors to resolve problems as needed. Collaborated with Technical Operations to enhance existing system, workflow, and process.Ensured Technical Operations had single and multi-view display monitoring and visibility for all on air feeds and systems for owned stations and affiliates. Executed training for the 24x7 engineering team to support commissioned critical systems and perform as a point of contact for level II escalation.

Lead engineer for linear OTT/IP encoding, packaging, and streaming delivery for Layer3TV & TVision video products. Included management of the pre-production lab environment to test and implement new proof of concepts and features in linear video workflow from end-to-end.Responsible for configuration, implementation, and troubleshooting of linear AVC & HEVC ABR encoding and packaging systems. Evaluated new IP video streaming technology and products for implementation into production and making efficiency improvements to support business goals. Worked with Software Engineering and Development team on iOS and Android player clients to ensure player functionality and playback. Supported Operations with troubleshooting production issues. Created design documents, presentations, and MOP’s to implement and review changes to the production environment. Responsible for all linear encoding and packaging server maintenance and patching schedules on RHEL & Centos OS. Upgraded software as needed. Required vendors to adhere to deliverables, technical upgrades, and feature roadmaps.Provided 24x7 support for operations teams to ensure 100% production system uptime.

Responsible for complex video and data system design, installation/integration and complex problem resolution. Project Management for complex video system engineering and installation/integration.Integrate and test interoperability of multiple video and data distribution platforms.Provide support and technical expertise for Transmission operations and Engineering teams.Create engineering packages consisting of system drawings, cable matrices, and technical specifications of projects.Work with Operations and Engineering to integrate and test new transmission systems related hardware and software platforms, as well as infrastructure improvements.Interface with other departments, clients, and vendors to develop necessary solutions for departmental and customer requirements.Interface with clients for system installations, configuration, maintenance, and system readiness.

On-site Technical Program Manager/Lead Engineer for various customer implementations and remote projects. Part of the Engineering Team with hands on roles in the execution of Video / Network / Systems Engineering & Integration efforts for Indorion and its client base. Created, implemented and supported a broad based end-to-end Professional Services and Network Management business across Telecom, Wireless, Data, Media, TV, Broadcasting, Retail, Financial and other verticals. Liaison with customers in the role of sales, marketing and SME for the company.

Maintained and monitored VDSL/FTTP/IPTV video and data networks for Denver, Phoenix., and Salt Lake City.Installation/Maintenance, Monitoring & Troubleshooting of Outside Plant Equipment (OC12, OC3) and Installation/Maintenance of VDSL circuits. Supported Qwest Communications' Digital Loop Carrier, VDSL, IPTV, and FTTH platforms.Work remotely with field technicians on Next Level and Alcatel platforms to assure 100% resolution. Including creating, dispatching, and resolving trouble tickets with field technicians.Utilized and maintained numerous surveillance applications such as HP Openview, Compass, Sun Microsystems View1, and Alcatel Access Manager. Monitored and troubleshoot alarms on internal headend equipment and network components including Cisco routers, ATM switches, numerous servers, video encoders, satellites, and broadband terminals. Day to day troubleshooting on said equipment with internal personel.Worked day to day with support groups/venders to resolve customer problems. Tracked recurring problems to reduce equipment downtime and ensure 100% quality service.Supervised three technical support technicians in 24/7 network operations center.

Operated, maintained, and supervised mobile GTE government switches. Responsible for multiple T1-T3, wireline, and cellular voice customers.Engineered and installed voice/data networks using multiple protocols using Cisco routers, hubs, bridges, multiplexers , LOS radio, satellite, and fiber optic equipment. Interfaced, configured and monitored SUN UNIX and Windows servers in mobile switches.Setup, installed, configured, and troubleshooting of voice/data networks in a rapidly changing environment. Trained technical support engineers and field staff on all network aspects and components..Provided 24/7 on call technical support for elements in the field at all times.