Broadcast Engineer IT

Michael Collins

Summary

 Strong Project Management, System Management, Networking, Audio/Video and Broadcasting Skills.

 Exemplary internal/external client help desk skills, known for large system install and management.

 Responsible for creation of new proprietary computer audio video systems.

 Known for creating new processes to improve company efficiency.

Education

Education: California State University Hayward “East Bay” 1999 BA Mass Communication

Systems: Windows 9X/NT/2000/XP/7, Novell NetWare, Mac OS, WAN/LAN

Software: MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Visio, MS Power Point, MS Exchange, Cad

Experience

Cision – Emeryville, CA

 Senior Broadcast Engineer Manager, (05,2004 to 12,2009) Responsible for all broadcast content ingestion and distribution over the internet. Develop department to support the creation and deployment of proprietary systems across North and Central America. Responsible for the network setup and management of thousands of computers located in hundred of locations. Manage the construction of hundreds of computer racks at client and datacenter locations. Responsible office infrastructure, moves, and upgrades. Managed team of help desk professionals which service external and internal clients. Developed new proprietary computer audio/video systems.Managed the delivery of cutting-edge products and initiatives by working with engineering, sales, product management, marketing and other co-workers. Communicated effectively with all departments across the organization, managed external vendors and internal resources. Responsible for division budgeting and purchasing.

KTLN TV/Golden Gate Studio’s – Corte Madera, CA

 Production Engineer, (09,2003 to 05,2004) Setup racks, installed and modernized broadcast and networking systems. Setup video over IP systems. Repaired and setup new racks. Install new Fiber and microwave systems Setup live multi camera shows studio and field shows. Maintained, install and repaired transmitters.

Freelance

 Engineer, (05,1995 to 12,2004) Install networking and audio video cables. Created and maintain computer images. Build and service computer racks and equipment. Setup computer and configure networks. Build and upgrade computer systems.

Trans Video Studio’s – Mountain View, CA

 Engineering Manager, (09,2000 to 10,2002) Responsible for all engineering for company and clients. Build and maintained large audio video computer systems. Wired internal and external locations. Upgrade and maintained older systems. Installed and maintained network. Streamlined systems to improved company efficiency and allow employees to use systems with ease. Develop procedures for most client request to allow multiple employees to do any task.

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