Michael Schmidt Email & Phone Number

Highly experienced and dynamic IT professional, currently serving as the Infrastructure Support Manager for the City of Edmond's IT Department. In my current role, I leverage my extensive technical expertise to oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, ensuring robust and reliable systems to support the city's operations.My career in IT began with a 17-year stint in the broadcasting industry. As a Broadcast Engineer for a decade, I was responsible for maintaining and optimizing broadcasting systems, ensuring seamless transmission of content. My commitment to excellence and technical acumen led to my promotion as the Assistant Chief Engineer at KOCO TV, a role I held for seven years. There, I honed my leadership skills and managed complex broadcasting systems, leading initiatives to enhance system reliability and performance.As I transitioned into the public sector, my extensive background in system administration, coupled with my strong leadership abilities, prepared me well for the challenges of managing IT infrastructure for a city. My core strengths include system troubleshooting, performance optimization, strategic planning, team leadership, and project management. I am passionate about leveraging technology to create efficient, secure, and innovative solutions that serve the community.With a proven record of managing both broadcast and IT infrastructure, I continue to strive for excellence, leading my team to deliver top-tier support, and driving the City of Edmonds into a future empowered by reliable and secure IT systems.

Listed skills include Broadcast, Television, Broadcast Journalism, Video Production, and 17 others.