Experience

The Station of the Cross

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

• Director of Technology

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  As the Director of Technology at the Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network, I am responsible for the development, building, and maintenance of all equipment, software, and IT networking used in the delivery of video & audio content to our entire Media network. This includes our master control facility that houses our Wide Orbit automation system connected by a Wheatnet infrastructure with multiple video/audio streaming control rooms, 22 terrestrial radio towers, the iCatholic Radio and iCatholic Music apps and delivery to all social media outlets. Show less

• Technical Production & Operations Manager

  • May 2020 - Mar 2023

  Our first radio station was founded in August 1999 in Buffalo, NY. Over the past 20 years, that single station has grown into The Station of the Cross - Catholic Media Network comprised of 18 stations across the northeast United States including the iCatholic Radio Network, reaching a potential 7 million listeners. Our programming can also be heard at TheStationOfTheCross.com and on our free iCatholicRadio and iCatholicMusic mobile apps. Our podcasts have been downloaded over 2 million times, we provide local events calendars in all broadcast areas, and we have additional online resources to strengthen your catholic faith. Show less



Late Nite Editing

• Buffalo, NY

• Technology Expert and Broadcast Director

  • 1995 - Present

  In his 25 years experience Mike has had a diverse background of experience including: Technical Director for ESPN, ABC, CBS, NBC, NBC, FOX, YES, TSN, AT&T and many other major networks for NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, NLL, MLS, NCAA, etc. Studio Camera operator and lighting technician for Fisher Price. Producer/Director of Buffalo Bisons AAA baseball games appearing on SNY, FOX, SPECTRUM. Former director of Buffalo Sabres post game shows on MSG. Former director of the Buffalo Bills Jumbotron ESPN3 Producer/Director for University of Buffalo, Niagara University, Canisius College Directed the first ever Versus baseball game. (Stephen Strasburg's last AAA start on 6/3/2010) Worked on the set of Extreme Makeover Home Edition for Americore (Buffalo, NY) Camera Op for 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics Camera Op for NHL Stanley cup Finals on ESPN in 1999 Show less



Buffalo Sabres

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Technical Director

  • 1996 - Jul 2022

  Technical Director / Camera Operator for Buffalo Sabre games on the MSG Network. I also have Directed the Buffalo Sabres post game shows on MSG. Technical Director / Camera Operator for Buffalo Sabre games on the MSG Network. I also have Directed the Buffalo Sabres post game shows on MSG.



Buffalo Bandits

• Buffalo, New York

• Bandits B/R Live Producer

  • Aug 2019 - Jul 2020

  Produce all Buffalo Bandits games for B/R Live. Produce all Buffalo Bandits games for B/R Live.



Buffalo Bisons

• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Broadcasts and Big Board

  • 1994 - Jul 2020

  Director of the Bison Big Board Producer / Director of live Bison Broadcasts on SNY, FOX, Spectrum Manage, Schedule, Train, and coordinate production crews and Interns. Recommend, install, and Maintain studio and production equipment Produce, direct, shoot, and edit pump up videos for thousands of screaming fans. Director of the Bison Big Board Producer / Director of live Bison Broadcasts on SNY, FOX, Spectrum Manage, Schedule, Train, and coordinate production crews and Interns. Recommend, install, and Maintain studio and production equipment Produce, direct, shoot, and edit pump up videos for thousands of screaming fans.



Ghostline Entertainment llc.

• Elma, NY

• C.E.O.

  • 2005 - 2017

  As former CEO of Ghostline Entertainment llc., Mike helped numerous clients in the corporate and live sports broadcast industries achieve their video production goals. During his tenure, he provided creative guidance for live multicamera events and produced, directed, edited and shot high end video productions. In addition, he was a technical manager as Ghostline installed, and maintained production equipment. Mike was also specifically tasked with client acquisition and retention using best practices. Show less



Avid Productions

• Avid Productions at Rich Products

• Editor

  • 1994 - 1996

  Non-Linear Editor, Videographer, Audio Producer, Director Non-Linear Editor, Videographer, Audio Producer, Director



Daybreak Television Productions

• Intern

  • 1993 - 1994