Experience

NEP Connect

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Support Engineer

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  I moved into the maintenance building and the work has changed enough to consider this a new job. Now I maintain the fleet of trucks that service our field operations, as well as maintaining our broadcast cabinets onsite at (mainly) sports and light entertainment venues as well as some on-prem customers.The team supports, maintains and builds trucks to specification, including hybrid and diverse routing. Technology vendors maintained include LiveU, Clearcom, NetInsight, Tooway etc for mainly IP based transmission. Also satellite communication equipment mainly Ku band, for the entire transmission chain, in close liaison with our NoCI fit, upgrade and maintain NetInsight Nimbra networks at the sharp end both remotely and with onsite visits, alongside a range of IP and baseband audio, video and transmission equipment available to OB customers. Includes firmware upgrades, board level diagnostics and repair, and configuration Show less

• Broadcast and Communications Engineer

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2023

  Outside broadcast duties providing video audio and comms circuits 'from the back of the camera to the studio' for international broadcasters including BBC TV and Radio, Sky News and Sports, ITV News and Sports, SIS Racing and many others.Satellite transmission and fiber circuits from all major UK venues and news locations, including helicopter turnaround and Olympic duties. Work in European mainland and UK in charge of a Satellite News Gathering style truck with a variety of vision and audio switching and formatting equipment.Expert in IP over satellite using iDirect systems. HD Video and audio formatsI can edit in Sony Vegas, Adobe Premier for video, including Resolume and Quartz Composer for special effects. I prefer Ableton for audio although I am comfortable with others. Similarly comfortable with live mixing desks for both audio and video, including installation and maintenance.The job regularly demands special setups for multi camera operation, multiple satellite paths and many sharp end circuits, in customer required configurations, operated either by myself or with directors and producers flying. I have H&S training for public space rigging, produce Method Statements and Risk Assessments regularly and maintain a C1 license to CPC certificate. Show less



MILTON KEYNES STUDIOS LIMITED

• Australia
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Station Manager

  • Jul 2007 - Feb 2008

  Independent complex of 10 studios with a focus on cost effective IP based transmission and automation to provide a low cost option for shopping, psychic, gambling, music, general entertainment and adult channels to Freeview and Sky platforms. I was encouraged to experiment with spare air time and utilised the in house community to integrate SMS with my own internet based acquisition experiments, pushing the boundaries to create a compelling and profitable community experience. (ACID TV) https://www.youtube.com/user/acidtv303 Show less



Zouche Group

• Swindon and Guernsey

• Group Applications Manager

  • Mar 2004 - Aug 2007

  Define and implement a platform of applications across a multi-channel vertical operation and ringfenced investments. Result: Cloud based fixed-cost servers and support for Great Plains and Cognos BI. Stabilised and enhanced data streams from the call center for overnight cloud processing into offshore Direct Marketing team and Planning functions in beautiful 3 dimensional Analytical graphs from both Cognos and MS OLAP The internal team focussed on delivering a traffic light system for reporting on errors within the marketing feed, as well as software for presenting incoming caller account information pop-ups to reduce call times. When the company was downsized back to Guernsey, I stayed on and managed the digital transition to outsourced suppliers Show less



Freelance Engineer

• Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

• Media, Network engineer, Technical Author

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Published author of early streaming reference book 'Network Technology For Digital Audio' nattily titled little number on Focal Press (you can still get an e-book I think) Columnist and Feature writer for Audiomedia magazine (http://www.audiomedia.com) on hardware, software and IT issues Keynote address to Audio Engineering Society AGM 'Moving Audio' 2001. Concieved and constructed successful streaming media concepts RadioFree (2001) and AcidTV(2003), concept integrated chat rooms, forums, live cameras and club style visuals into an absolute gem. It helped that I worked as a house engineer for a 2000 capacity venue where I was encouraged to experiment with video systems and internet radio broadcasting to enhance the club experience (Sanctuary, Empire, Milton Keynes) Show less



gedas

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Snr New Media Consultant

  • Mar 1995 - Jan 2001

  VW Gedas, now part of TSystems. This role was focussed on researching new technologies for deployment within the motor industry. Successfully delivered projects included Workflow Management, Documentum, Hierarchical Storage Management, Storage Area Networks, XML, SMS and WAP, Flash based kiosk software, Intranet coding and Extranet network implementation. Many foreign trips, especially to German HQ and US based manufacturers inside the Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) including Rolls Royce, Bentley, Porsche, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda Show less



British Standards Institution (BSI)

• Milton Keynes and Hemel Hempstead

• Network Team Leader

  • Apr 1991 - Jul 1995

  Rose to network Team Leader after acquiring Certified Network Engineer 4.1 and C Programming qualifications, this role gave me a fantastic background in soft system methods such as RAD/JAD SSADM/DSDM, Prince2 as well as qualifications in ISO9000 administration, documentation standards and project management tools (MS Project) I was transferred to Hemel Hempstead Testing labs to manage the migration to a new server based LAN for 250 users, across 2 sites from old Unisys CTOS systems. This project included design and build of the entire network infrastructure, including machine rooms and local wiring design, WAN connections, PC setup and EUT, leading an excellent team this was brought in on time and under budget with excellent end user feedback Show less



YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD.

• Australia
• Telecommunications
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Musical Instrument Specialist

  • Jun 1989 - Apr 1991

  Sales and distribution of Yamaha and Kemble pianos, and a wide of range of Prosumer equipment, especially hifi and keyboards requiring a high level of product expertise I enjoyed helping streamline the national distribution warehouses and helping out at sector exhibitions such as the Australian International Music Show. Sales and distribution of Yamaha and Kemble pianos, and a wide of range of Prosumer equipment, especially hifi and keyboards requiring a high level of product expertise I enjoyed helping streamline the national distribution warehouses and helping out at sector exhibitions such as the Australian International Music Show.



Eastman Kodak Company

• Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• International Customer Service Representative

  • Apr 1987 - Mar 1989

  Detail export shipments for international clients in Africa, Far East, Pacific Rim and South America. Busy role requiring export regulation and door to port knowledge. I learnt this role vertically, from picking and packing to inspection and letters of credit, insurance and freight administration, through to sales and customer relationships. It required a careful handle on warehousing and manufacturing timetables to look ahead to arrival dates. Detail export shipments for international clients in Africa, Far East, Pacific Rim and South America. Busy role requiring export regulation and door to port knowledge. I learnt this role vertically, from picking and packing to inspection and letters of credit, insurance and freight administration, through to sales and customer relationships. It required a careful handle on warehousing and manufacturing timetables to look ahead to arrival dates.