• Create correspondence with clients such as; ESPN, NHL, NBA, Dome, RDS, CBC, Univision
• Review work orders and access video format, audio configuration, bandwidth level and circuit windows
• Set equipment up for correct transport stream; MPEG 2 or MPEG 4
• Complete first mile continuity check with vendors such as Level 3, HTN, Microspace, AT&T, and Dome
• Coordinate arrival of equipment and Identify the I/O control room of venue
• Work with Harris, Tandberg, Atem, Tiernen, Ericsson, Adtec Encoders
• Set up Encoders, Decoders, D.A’s, run cable for video, audio, set up “Biscuit box”
• Identify circuit at remote venue and establish outbound and inbound ASI stream connection
• Measure distance from Production Truck to circuit, if over 250 ft, run fiber and use Stratus’s or Rattlers to complete connection.
• Initiate full audio and video internal fax with production trucks including the TD and A1.
• Establish A/V continuity, configure equipment to insure multiplex paths are routed from the correct positions within the compound to encoders.
• Transmit all inbound services from clients to production trucks.
• Troubleshoot encoder issues, Audio popping, ASI Stream Hits,
• Work in software GUI to correct Lip Sync and Bandwidth issues.
• Identify incorrect audio patching for 16 channel shows that are using both stereo and Dolby audio
• Responsible for building and setting up VIP12 system to Monitor inbound and outbound feeds as well as local decodes of encoders.
• Rapidly throw A/B Switch to protect Primary Feeds that are in jeopardy
• Create Redundancy path by Transmitting 70 MHz stream from Modulator to Satellite Trucks
• Utilize Bit Stream Analyzer to isolate any priority one errors

• Set up an Evertz Logo Inserter and GPI Trigger insert the NHL bug into the clean feed
• Manually test each function of the clock and score machine
• Full Fax check with Production truck and client

• Operated a C-band Satellite Truck
• Manually configured Azimuth, Elevation and Pole using GPS location against Orbital Slot
• Performed Analog, SD and HD uplinks
• Programmed decoders to monitor downlinks
• Built feedhorn and dish on site
• Trouble shoot feed horns for heat spots
• Set up Encoder, Modulator, Upconverters and Amplifiers to required parameters

June, 1996 to June, 1999

• Stationed on the USS Detroit as a Boatswain mate.
• Underwent two six month Mid East Cruises, including the 98 – 99 Mid East Crisis.