Director Of Engineering - WFTX-TV

• Apr 2022 - Present

Developed and implemented disaster recovery plan during Hurricane Ian to keep newscast on the air. Planned and installed broadcast solution from secondary location following mandatory evacuation from station. Partnered with corporate engineering team to assess damage and provide solutions for clean-up and restoration of services damaged by the hurricane. Work with chief photographer to develop processes for fleet management. Develop processes and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy… Show more Developed and implemented disaster recovery plan during Hurricane Ian to keep newscast on the air. Planned and installed broadcast solution from secondary location following mandatory evacuation from station. Partnered with corporate engineering team to assess damage and provide solutions for clean-up and restoration of services damaged by the hurricane. Work with chief photographer to develop processes for fleet management. Develop processes and procedures to improve efficiency and accuracy within the engineering department. Responsible for the planning, design, specifications, documentation, oversight and installation of all systems, equipment and building maintenance for WFTX-TV. Manage capital and expense budgets. Maintain relationships with other departments, as well as vendors and viewing public.

Director of Engineering - WEWS-TV

• Dec 2016 - Apr 2022

Developed and implemented disaster recovery plan during COVID-19 pandemic. Implemented remote access solutions for employees and work-from-home broadcast environments for anchors and meteorologists. Created secondary control room to isolate directors and TDs. Responsible for the planning, design, specifications, documentation, oversight and installation of all systems and equipment for WEWS-TV. Manage and guide engineering and operations department personnel and capital and expense budgets… Show more Developed and implemented disaster recovery plan during COVID-19 pandemic. Implemented remote access solutions for employees and work-from-home broadcast environments for anchors and meteorologists. Created secondary control room to isolate directors and TDs. Responsible for the planning, design, specifications, documentation, oversight and installation of all systems and equipment for WEWS-TV. Manage and guide engineering and operations department personnel and capital and expense budgets. Maintain relationships with other departments, as well as vendors and viewing public.

Broadcast and Network Engineer - WEWS-TV

• Apr 2012 - Dec 2016

Emmy-nominated broadcast engineer, 2016 Republican National Convention. Designed and implemented “StormTracker 5”, a live mobile broadcast vehicle. Implemented GlideCam system with wireless HD & teleprompter systems. Deployed and maintained NewTek TriCaster live production environment. Provide station-wide technical support to production, sales, business and promotions end-users. Responsible for repair, troubleshooting and technical maintenance of all broadcast production equipment including… Show more Emmy-nominated broadcast engineer, 2016 Republican National Convention. Designed and implemented “StormTracker 5”, a live mobile broadcast vehicle. Implemented GlideCam system with wireless HD & teleprompter systems. Deployed and maintained NewTek TriCaster live production environment. Provide station-wide technical support to production, sales, business and promotions end-users. Responsible for repair, troubleshooting and technical maintenance of all broadcast production equipment including operations and master control, ENG/field, computer workstations and all office equipment. Design and implement broadcast solutions as requested by the director of engineering.

Adjunct Instructor

• 2009 - Sep 2017

Instructor - Recording Studio Maintenance Instructor - Recording Studio Maintenance

Information Technology Specialist - WKYC-TV

• Mar 2010 - Apr 2012

Provide station-wide technical support to production, sales, business and promotions end-users. Build and configure data storage servers for various corporate and industry applications. Build and configure laptops and desktops to corporate standards. Perform network system administrator tasks such as configuring and rotating backups, pushing Microsoft Updates (WSUS) and updating applications via SCCM per corporate policy. Provide occasional support to engineering department to maintain and… Show more Provide station-wide technical support to production, sales, business and promotions end-users. Build and configure data storage servers for various corporate and industry applications. Build and configure laptops and desktops to corporate standards. Perform network system administrator tasks such as configuring and rotating backups, pushing Microsoft Updates (WSUS) and updating applications via SCCM per corporate policy. Provide occasional support to engineering department to maintain and upgrade news production systems (iNews, ENPS, Bitcentral, GVG Edius, Avid, et. al.) Show less Provide station-wide technical support to production, sales, business and promotions end-users. Build and configure data storage servers for various corporate and industry applications. Build and configure laptops and desktops to corporate standards. Perform network system administrator tasks such as configuring and rotating backups, pushing Microsoft Updates (WSUS) and updating applications via SCCM per corporate policy. Provide occasional support to engineering department to maintain and… Show more Provide station-wide technical support to production, sales, business and promotions end-users. Build and configure data storage servers for various corporate and industry applications. Build and configure laptops and desktops to corporate standards. Perform network system administrator tasks such as configuring and rotating backups, pushing Microsoft Updates (WSUS) and updating applications via SCCM per corporate policy. Provide occasional support to engineering department to maintain and upgrade news production systems (iNews, ENPS, Bitcentral, GVG Edius, Avid, et. al.) Show less

ITS Desktop Support Technician

• Nov 2009 - Mar 2010

Provide campus-wide technical support during migration to Google Mail. Focus on installing and/or configuring e-mail clients and respond to end-users needs concerning any problems related to the Google Mail transition. Provide support for Identity Finder security rollout. Focus on prevention of identity theft, install and configure application, instruct end-user on application operation and respond to any problems related to the Identity Finder rollout. Assist with university asset… Show more Provide campus-wide technical support during migration to Google Mail. Focus on installing and/or configuring e-mail clients and respond to end-users needs concerning any problems related to the Google Mail transition. Provide support for Identity Finder security rollout. Focus on prevention of identity theft, install and configure application, instruct end-user on application operation and respond to any problems related to the Identity Finder rollout. Assist with university asset management by collecting and submitting end-user system information. Troubleshoot and repair student and faculty computers at centralized university call center and deskside. Show less Provide campus-wide technical support during migration to Google Mail. Focus on installing and/or configuring e-mail clients and respond to end-users needs concerning any problems related to the Google Mail transition. Provide support for Identity Finder security rollout. Focus on prevention of identity theft, install and configure application, instruct end-user on application operation and respond to any problems related to the Identity Finder rollout. Assist with university asset… Show more Provide campus-wide technical support during migration to Google Mail. Focus on installing and/or configuring e-mail clients and respond to end-users needs concerning any problems related to the Google Mail transition. Provide support for Identity Finder security rollout. Focus on prevention of identity theft, install and configure application, instruct end-user on application operation and respond to any problems related to the Identity Finder rollout. Assist with university asset management by collecting and submitting end-user system information. Troubleshoot and repair student and faculty computers at centralized university call center and deskside. Show less

Chief Technical Engineer/Assistant Audio Engineer

• Jan 2009 - Oct 2009

Chief Technician/Assistant Audio Engineer - Telarc International

• Sep 2005 - Mar 2009

• Assistant engineer on numerous Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated recordings. • Increased production department productivity with installation and design of audio file server, SAS array, gigabit Ethernet network and numerous audio workstation rebuilds • Design and implementation of “MicroSonoma” compact workstations/DSD audio recorders • Increased shipping efficiency and cut overall shipping costs (logistics management) Responsible for the repair, troubleshooting and… Show more • Assistant engineer on numerous Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated recordings. • Increased production department productivity with installation and design of audio file server, SAS array, gigabit Ethernet network and numerous audio workstation rebuilds • Design and implementation of “MicroSonoma” compact workstations/DSD audio recorders • Increased shipping efficiency and cut overall shipping costs (logistics management) Responsible for the repair, troubleshooting and technical maintenance of all production equipment including computer workstations, networks and file servers. Organize recording session logistics and implement in a timely manner. Handle all technical engineering needs in-house and on session including troubleshooting technical problems. Respond to the needs and questions of editors, engineers and, occasionally, end users concerning their access of resources and equipment and problems encountered. Research, advise and coordinate new and potential production equipment for evaluation in-house and on session. Maintain good working relationship with various production equipment manufacturers. Coordinate and schedule the repair of equipment to be done at outside service facilities. Show less • Assistant engineer on numerous Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated recordings. • Increased production department productivity with installation and design of audio file server, SAS array, gigabit Ethernet network and numerous audio workstation rebuilds • Design and implementation of “MicroSonoma” compact workstations/DSD audio recorders • Increased shipping efficiency and cut overall shipping costs (logistics management) Responsible for the repair, troubleshooting and… Show more • Assistant engineer on numerous Grammy-winning and Grammy-nominated recordings. • Increased production department productivity with installation and design of audio file server, SAS array, gigabit Ethernet network and numerous audio workstation rebuilds • Design and implementation of “MicroSonoma” compact workstations/DSD audio recorders • Increased shipping efficiency and cut overall shipping costs (logistics management) Responsible for the repair, troubleshooting and technical maintenance of all production equipment including computer workstations, networks and file servers. Organize recording session logistics and implement in a timely manner. Handle all technical engineering needs in-house and on session including troubleshooting technical problems. Respond to the needs and questions of editors, engineers and, occasionally, end users concerning their access of resources and equipment and problems encountered. Research, advise and coordinate new and potential production equipment for evaluation in-house and on session. Maintain good working relationship with various production equipment manufacturers. Coordinate and schedule the repair of equipment to be done at outside service facilities. Show less

Broadcast Tech./Audio Engineer

• Jan 2001 - Sep 2005

• Refurbished main tracking room (Audio A) including full installation of a Sony digital console with patchbay • Assisted with construction and interfacing of a control room for in-house shoots • “Audio Engineer” credit for nationally broadcast television programs: “Room By Room” (HGTV), “The Maury Povich Show” (syndication), “America Sews with Sue Hausmann” (PBS) Responsible for repair, troubleshooting and technical maintenance of all audio and video production equipment… Show more • Refurbished main tracking room (Audio A) including full installation of a Sony digital console with patchbay • Assisted with construction and interfacing of a control room for in-house shoots • “Audio Engineer” credit for nationally broadcast television programs: “Room By Room” (HGTV), “The Maury Povich Show” (syndication), “America Sews with Sue Hausmann” (PBS) Responsible for repair, troubleshooting and technical maintenance of all audio and video production equipment including ENG/field, computer workstations and all office equipment including desktop computers, printers, fax machines and copiers. Maintained company voice mail system and PBX phone system. Handled all technical engineering needs during shoots and sessions including troubleshooting technical problems. Show less • Refurbished main tracking room (Audio A) including full installation of a Sony digital console with patchbay • Assisted with construction and interfacing of a control room for in-house shoots • “Audio Engineer” credit for nationally broadcast television programs: “Room By Room” (HGTV), “The Maury Povich Show” (syndication), “America Sews with Sue Hausmann” (PBS) Responsible for repair, troubleshooting and technical maintenance of all audio and video production equipment… Show more • Refurbished main tracking room (Audio A) including full installation of a Sony digital console with patchbay • Assisted with construction and interfacing of a control room for in-house shoots • “Audio Engineer” credit for nationally broadcast television programs: “Room By Room” (HGTV), “The Maury Povich Show” (syndication), “America Sews with Sue Hausmann” (PBS) Responsible for repair, troubleshooting and technical maintenance of all audio and video production equipment including ENG/field, computer workstations and all office equipment including desktop computers, printers, fax machines and copiers. Maintained company voice mail system and PBX phone system. Handled all technical engineering needs during shoots and sessions including troubleshooting technical problems. Show less

Technical Maintenance Engineer

• Apr 2000 - Oct 2000

• Assisted with installation of an 80-input API Legacy Plus analog recording console, including patchbay interfacing • Assisted with decommission of Neve V3 analog recording console • Provided technical assistance at sessions to top recording artists, engineers and producers including tape machine alignment and equipment interfacing • Assisted with installation of an 80-input API Legacy Plus analog recording console, including patchbay interfacing • Assisted with decommission of Neve V3 analog recording console • Provided technical assistance at sessions to top recording artists, engineers and producers including tape machine alignment and equipment interfacing

Senior Audio Engineer/Instructor/Tech. Maint. Engineer

• Jul 1994 - Apr 2000

Responsible for repair, troubleshooting and technical maintenance of all audio production equipment. Handle technical engineering needs and setup for classes and lectures. Responsible for repair, troubleshooting and technical maintenance of all audio production equipment. Handle technical engineering needs and setup for classes and lectures.