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Christopher Ortiz is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in live production and broadcast systems engineering. He has held key positions at prominent organizations, including the San Jose Earthquakes Soccer, Golden State Warriors, and San Francisco 49ers, where he has worked for over 15 years. Ortiz has also worked as a technical manager and engineer for Cisco TV, designing and integrating production control systems and infrastructure for studios and event center spaces.

Credentials

  • Chyron Lyric Advanced Training
    ChyronHego
  • Crossfire & Blaze Advanced Training
    Click Effects
  • Evertz Magnum Training
    Evertz
  • Infocaster IPTV Systems & Maintenance Training
    Imagine Communications
  • London Architect Training
    BSS Audio
  • Rough Terrain Scissor Lift/Boom Lift/Slab Scissor Lift Certified
    Ahern Rentals
  • Sony MVS 7000 Advanced Switcher Training
    Sony
  • Systems Maintenance and Repair Training
    Daktronics
  • Venus 7000/Content Studio Advanced Training
    Daktronics

Experience

    • Production Systems Engineer
      • Jan 2020 - Present

    • Production Systems Engineering
      • Nov 2019 - Present

    • United States
    • Spectator Sports
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Production Systems Engineer / EIC
      • Aug 2014 - Present

    • Chyron Operator
      • May 2013 - Aug 2014

    • Live Production & Broadcast Contractor
      • Aug 2008 - Present

      • Technical Manager, Engineer, CG Operator, EVS Operator, Daktronics Matrix Operator for Bay Area boardshows, corporate events and sports/esports broadcasts with clients including: Capcom, Redbull, Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, Cisco Systems, Nintendo, Stanford Cardinal, San Francisco 49ers, Oakland Raiders, California Golden Bears as well as Comcast Sportsnet, Pac-12 Networks, Fox Sports, NFL Network, and MLB Network• Video Engineer for Cisco Systems, Niles Media Group, Pac-12 Networks, Levi's Stadium and AT&T Ballpark.• Designed/implemented San Francisco Giants and San Francisco 49ers Chyron graphics packages from 2013 to present.• Designed Stanford Athletics web-stream and video display motion graphics from 2009 to 2015.• Work with crewing agencies such as SAMMCO, Belmonte Productions and other crewing agencies.• Design and operate Chyron graphics packages for college sports and e-sports on ESPN 2 and ESPN3

    • Chyron Operator, Motion Graphic Designer, Production Engineer & EVS Operator
      • Apr 2012 - Present

    • Technical Manager
      • Mar 2016 - Oct 2019

      Systems Engineer & Technical Manager for both internal and external Cisco productions, broadcasts, webstreams and events.Systems Engineer• Design and integrate production control systems and infrastructure for studios and event center spaces. Project manage new installations from conceptual design through commissioning and client acceptance. • Update and maintain system documentation, drawings and schematics relating to production system environments -- including rack elevations, line drawings and other system documentation.• Interface and communicate with producers and production staff in regards the technical use and feasibility of production requirements relating to intercom systems, multiviewer layouts, switcher capabilities, router functionality as well as other production needs.• Repair and maintain production equipment and system infrastructure. Diagnose production system issues and handle programming/routing.• Act as engineer in charge for live productions -- oversee routing, patching, and troubleshooting of equipment.Technical Manager• Responsible for the technical production oversight of both internal and external Cisco broadcasts• Manage vendors and production staff, ensuring proper implementation of production setups• Work closely with producers, production staff, vendors and clients• Manage technical event responsibilities in regards to broadcast functionality, including TelePresence integration and encoding systems

    • Production Systems Engineer
      • Nov 2015 - Mar 2016

    • Chyron Operator & Motion Graphic Designer
      • Aug 2012 - Jun 2016

    • System Integration Technician
      • Apr 2015 - Mar 2016

    • Remote Broadcast Engineer II
      • Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Director of Technical Operations & Technical Engineer
      • Aug 2009 - May 2015

    • Stanford Football Team Film Editor
      • Aug 2008 - Dec 2013

    • Stanford Women's Soccer Team Film Manager
      • Aug 2008 - Dec 2012

    • Broadcast Studio Technician
      • Aug 2012 - Jul 2014

Education

  • 2009 - 2011
    Foothill College
    Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

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