Classification now changed from temp to staff.

Systems Engineer- Warner Bros. – MPI 2007 - Present Experienced post production engineer responsible for maintaining a high volume major DI & post production facility.Ability to quickly assess complex problems calmly and make critical decisions to resolve issues for operators and clients.Self-starter works well alone and with others in a team environmentUnderstanding of antique and modern production & post production work flowsGreat understanding of current video, file and film technologies EXPERIENCE and SKILLS Responsible for maintaining and providing technical support for:File media serversSignal flow thru routing and patching systemsAvid, Final Cut Pro, Baselight, Scratch, MTI Control DailiesTelecine, Clipster, Avocent, Analog & Digital systemsMedia encoding & transcodingCalibration of various display types including Plasma, LCD, CRTSDI video-audio I/O for tape and file based formatsResearch and specification of new installations Experienced with Mac OS, Windows, Unix/Andix/Linux operating systems. Experience with nearly all major post production broadcast manufacturers for over 35 years.

As Service manager responsible for maintaining part inventory, and organizing service calls for all of the Americas.Keeping detailed service records of all customers and ascertaining possible fault trends.Took on the extra responsibility as Office Manager after current Office Manager left.Responsible for customer billings, for service calls, maintenance contracts, parts and shipping costs/charges.Organized and paid for office expenses.Liaised with head office in UK about any problems, and recommended solutions.

Evaluated and advised the owner on equipment purchase, and assisted in negotiations.Assisted architect in re-designing 8 edit suites including digital suites, Designed new machine room to contain 50 VTR machines.Made complete working drawings for new building installation.Selected installation company to undertake facility rewire.Conducted acceptance test on all new equipment at manufactures premises.Designed 3 mobile vehicles used worldwide.Offered technical advise and assisted at sporting and other outside television events, including events overseas.