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Implementing technical excellence at a fantastic public media station.

Private business to provide audio excellence in live sound and installed audio systems. Custom solutions to complex situations functioning as an advocate for the client.Sound design and implementation for the Vagina Monologues Performance off Broadway in Manhattan and "Love Encore"​ a benefit show for the Trinity House in Manhattan.Provide live performance equipment and services to (a sampling of each) Artists:Tom Paxton - Chris LaDoux - Jo El Sonnier - The Cramps - Marie Osmond - Neal McCoy - Cajunto Colores - Teresa Lynne Blues Band - Bop Street - The Jinns - Larry Cordle - The ChapmansEvents:Vagina Monologues - Washington Folk Festival - Denver City Park Jazz Festival - Fiesta Fiesta - KDKO's Picnic in the Park - Denver's People's Fair - Elizabeth Folk Fest - Delta Concert in the Park - Arizona Bluegrass Association FestivalVenues:Landmark on the Park (Manhattan) - Glen Echo Park (Maryland) - Denver's City Park - Herman's Hideaway - Grizzly Rose - Gothic Theater - Aztec Theatre - Denver Merchandise Mart - Adams County Fairgrounds - Arvada Center for the Performing Arts - Delta's Confluence ParkGenres:Jazz - Blues - Rock - Metal - Classical - Folk - Bluegrass - Country - Reggae - Norteño - Tejano - German Traditional - Swing - Rap - Rockabilly

XR systems guru.Solutions finder and implementer, especially for mission critical, last minute issues.

Design, installation and maintenance of LED volume for video production.Installation and maintenance of xR/VR server and delivery systems.Design and alignment of camera tracking systems.Interface with clients to ensure smooth production experiences.Coordinate with post-production and resolve operational bottlenecks.Resolve live and recording production issues in real time.Coordinate the activities of contract and freelance personnel.Workflow analysis and creation.Maintain high-availability networked storage and server systems.Revision and installation of lighting and studio power systems.Coordinate and operate live and 'live to tape' feeds for ESPN and other corporate clientsFunction as lead audio recording and mix engineer.Function as primary expert on all technical operations matters.

Technical supervision and host of the ATSC 3.0 Model Market station; implementing and testing prototype products applying the latest NextGenTV technologies.Oversight of the technical operations for a statewide broadcast network.Maintenance and support of audio and video editing workstations and servers.Studio design and construction. Design and implementation of VMware solutions.Regulatory compliance management.

Technical and logistical focal point for broadcasting and public information field operations of the United Nations Department of Public Information and Department of Peacekeeping Operations.Develop and establish the strategic support strategy for global media technical operations, where the majority of operations are in third-world locations recovering from conflict or natural disaster.Advise and support clients on the acquisition and implementation of broadcasting, video, multimedia and news gathering technologies including information technology resources (hardware, software, protection systems/protocols, and web development packages).Travel to field mission locations to direct and implement mission mandates.Revise and produce new RFPs; eliminating the requirements for stock maintenance and in-house integration and test, cutting vendor lead time by 3 weeks, increasing the diversity of available systems by 100%, reducing the cost of acquisition by over 50%, whilst providing for the latest technologies.Provide tactical planning and strategic technical advise to senior management, at headquarters and remote facilities, regarding media operations, budgets, systems integrity, and new technologies.

A temporary special assignment with the Video Conference Operations Centre (central bridging operation) in Brindisi to provide leadership during a period of transition and unprecedented growth.Evaluation of the operational environment to create a comprehensive Management System and provide for effective customer service, operational continuity, and recovery.Analysis of requirements and design of a new enterprise operations centre.Training of administration and client personnel.Systems administration of Tandberg/Cisco video conferencing management systems.Coordination of robust IP video transmission over IP networks with LAN/WAN maintenance personnel.Successful identification and mitigation of security risks and threats to the operational infrastructure from external as well as internal threats.

Technical and logistical focal point for broadcasting and public information field operations of the United Nations Department of Public Information and Department of Peacekeeping Operations.Work with stakeholders on procurement needs, providing technical support on specifications, cost implications and logistics for safe deliveryDefine and implement a strategic vision for broadcast and media operations technical supportDevelop invitations to bid, requests for quotation, and requests for proposalsEvaluate submissions to ensure technical compliance with needs and organisational regulations.Coordinate the activities of contractors, international and local staff, liaise with local, regional and national governmental agenciesAdvise missions and support personnel regarding media budgets, proposed expenditures and purchases, using the principles of results based budgeting.Lead the team of experts restoring UN media operations in Haiti immediately after the 2010 earthquake. Design and construct ICT network connections, server/automation systems, and temporary studios + review identify and exploit available resources to support media operations. Specify and coordinate the installation of power systems, prefabricated studio facilities and construction of physical infrastructure to support prefabricated facilities. Develop and implement innovative RF connectivity solutions for the Haiti support office in Santo Domingo.Field assignments in Sierra Leone, Uganda, Kenya/Somalia, and Timor-Leste to advise senior staff and governmental officials on public information, media and broadcast technical operations.

Managing engineer for a technically advanced radio group with a large network of translators.Implement procedures and operations to reduce downtime due to operational failures by over 90%.Creation and implementation of the company’s social media operational and security standards.Design and implementation of a complete restructure of the operational and network infrastructure, reducing maintenance issues and related failures without interruption to operations.Specification, selection, procurement and installation of new transmitting, generator, studio, STL and networking equipment.

Engineering and facilities manager for the market and corporate leading radio group in Lansing MI.Successfully managed technical operations through major emergencies; coordinating the efforts of the staff and liaising with national, regional and local emergency managers.Creation and implementation of the group’s first comprehensive IT security policy.Design and implementation of management systems, saving the company over 30% in facility operational expenses.Design and renovation of three broadcast studios including designs for IP audio and advanced networking capabilities.