Eric Neander
***********@*****.***
Proven professional in IT and visual media engineering with technical knowledge and experience suited for problem solving. Articulate communicator with a strong ability to learn and instruct others. Positive team member that is detail oriented with drive to meet deadlines. Goal oriented with the ability to motivate co-workers.
Core Competencies:
System Designs, Cabling, Installations & Testing
Networks Wired and Wireless (TCP/IP)
Desktop and Laptops PCs
Encoding/ Decoding/ Streaming
Satellite/ Fiber Transmission
Test Equipment/ Software
Desktop and Laptops PCs
Tablets and Cell Phones
Computer Software (Microsoft, Adobe)
Microsoft OS ( XP, Vista, 7 & 8)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Big Ten Network - Chicago
2012 - Present
Engineer/Operator
Freelance engineer in charge/operator on live BTN produced sporting events. Point person for trouble shooting and solving issue to ensure program deadlines. Supervise and coordinate audio, video, communication systems and computer/network technical aspects of university sports events productions for broadcast on BTN internet streaming and cable television network.
Harpo Studios - Chicago, IL
2005 - 2012
Engineer/Operator
Engineer/Operator on #1 rated talk show, “The Oprah Winfrey Show”. Engineer on taped, live and remote productions. Coordinated system design, installation, work flow and maintained a variety of production and computer equipment. Point person that ensured quality control of the material that pass through the studio and transmitted to broadcast partners. Trained staff of 18 in variety of technical procedures. Transitioned facility from Standard Definition to High Definition Television. Highly skilled editor of promotional clips and in-house presentations. Swell Pictures - Chicago, IL
1985 - 2005
Quality Control/ Computer Systems Engineer:
Point person ensuring the product quality met all client requirements and needs. Trained staff of 25, in computer software and equipment operations. Oversaw technical daily operations and set quality control procedures resulting in company effectiveness. Supervised computer systems and networks operations and upgrades.
NBC Chicago/ WMAQ-TV - Chicago, IL
1985 - 1985
Engineer
News and Sports productions. Improved production affiances resulting in meeting all deadlines. Valuable asset that added technical knowledge to each project. CERTIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES
1st Class FCC license
CompTIA Network+ and A+
CCNA (in progress)
MCTS (in progress)
EDUCATION
University of Wisconsin Platteville - Platteville, WI 1981 - 1985
B.S. Broadcast Engineering/ Computer Science