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Responsibilities include gathering requirements, planning, and execution of projects as assigned for Disney’s private, global Net Insight DTM fiber network, including 24/7 IP network distribution to DMVPDs.Create and manage drawings, SOPs, RADs, other engineering documentation.Manage current network bandwidth and future planning, using tools created. Leverage software and equipment functionality to improve workflow and network efficiency. Root cause analysis of equipment and network issues, working with vendors to implementing fixes and upgrades where needed.Involved in ongoing integration of new facilities plus network expansion to 100G core including equipment testing, upgrades, and implementation with minimal impact.Integration of Contribution and Distribution streams through NAT cards at Carrier Hotels and remote facilities. Support and training of Tier 1 and 2 NOC Technicians.

Manage and maintain ESPN's global, private fiber network consisting of Net Insight Nimbra 300, 600, and 1000-series chassis is 8 countries.Monitor network distribution, manage services, fiber outage and maintenance, track network bandwidth usage, support to transmission operations staff, working with systems engineers on projects as assigned.Responsible for troubleshooting, follow-up and resolution of specific daily operational problems -- working closely with other ESPN departments and 3rd party fiber providers. Recommends corrective actions where appropriate. Monitor and support remote fiber locations and equipment.Knowledge of Nimbra gear, fiber transport and DTM protocol, Evertz jpeg encodes/decoders, and MPEG encoding/decoding equipment (Tandberg/Ericsson, Ateme, and Adtec).

Operated and maintained fleet of Ku and C-band uplink trucks to FCC and professional standards. Equipment installation, configuration, and modifications as needed to suit variety of job requirements.Diagnosed, resolved issues on the fly to ensure seamless broadcast and customer experience, evaluation and followed up as needed.Successfully uplinked a variety of jobs - breaking news, sports backhauls, corporate events, and multi-camera media tours.Ensured technical integrity and excellent customer service under difficult and stressful conditions.2005 Employee of the Year.

Wrote, edited, and produced programming for resort television station. Worked with visiting broadcasters to shoot stand-ups, b-roll. Shot video aired on ESPN, The Weather Channel, The Today Show, and network affiliates. Operated Ku-band uplink truck for live shots, VNR feeds. 2001 Bronze Telly for “24 Hours of Snowshoe” package.