OBJECTIVE

• Multifaceted Engineer seeking a full time, long term engineer specialist type position including data acquisition, benchmarking, Audio/Video, testing, documentation, RF, Microwave, Low Voltage, AC/DC, telephony, high - speed data communications with Networking Information Technologies.

KEY SKILLS:

• Proficient with full Engineering knowledge and use of a vast array of equipment, concepts and technologies.
• Various Encoders, Decoders, Transcoders Receivers, Mediaroom knowledge, Mpeg2, Mpeg4 H264 GOP structure, total A/V knowledge
• Windows, some light Unix/Linix, Cisco Switching Network fundamentals
• Knowledge and use of various cameras, lightning equipment, and editing suites
• Engineering new product design and build including data acquisition, benchmarking and analysis
• Astria/Aveon, Harmonic, SE, Motorola, SEM, SDM units, Cherrypickers, pathcasts, Orgin servers etc..
• IP schemes, IPTV, SQL Server, MySQL, Aveon database, various switches, routers etc..
• Various cameras including Nikon, Panasonic, JVC, editing suites Adobe Premier Pro, Avid, News Cutter, etc..
• Support and handling design with troubleshooting and analysis of various builds and projects.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Confidential

Advanced DevOps & Research Video Engineer II

• Full Engineering knowledge and practices including but not limited to: Research and DevOps of various video/audio and weather related equipment, including break fix and installation.
• IP structure scheme set up as well as break fix of various weather related and video equipment mpeg 4 and mpeg 2 telephony and fiber traffic from regional and local nodes to backbone “home” sites.
• Real time and virtual monitoring of local, regional ASOS traffic sites and backbone fiber traffic.
• Break/fix TCP/IP, reception and distribution of satellite to ground, studio fiber feeds and “off air” signals throughout Mpeg 2, Mpeg 4 IPTV and coax plants.
• Minimal 15 min visual validation of OTT origin servers, linear and studio point to point feeds, as well as all point of contact for break fix issues for FAA, FCC Level3 and various government agencies.
• Ensured correct documentation of equipment circuits turn up via writing and following MOPs (Method Of Procedures)

Chief Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Full Engineering knowledge and practices: installation, repair and maintenance of all Audio/Video and weather related equipment including but not limited to: broadcast equipment, cameras, lightning equipment, encoders, decoders, transcoders, receivers, headend amplifiers, audio/video amps etc..
• Project management and implementation lead on various projects including Microsoft Media Room dev.
• IP structure scheme set up of various equipment
• Full engineering, monitoring, reception and distribution of satellite to ground, studio fiber feeds and “off air” signals throughout Mpeg 2, Mpeg 4 and Coax plants within 64-128-QAM RF
• Full knowledge, use, routing and cabling of EDFA 1330 and 1550 laser equipment.
• Some knowledge of Cisco, Ericson, Juniper routing/switching equipment.
• Maintenance and upkeep on all EAS weather related devices and log files. Weekly and Monthly tests.
• Performed daily weather forecasts for installation and construction crews.
• Performed and ensured correct equipment installation, documentation of turn up circuits and equipment via MOP (Method Of Procedure) with BOMs (Bill OF Materials)
• Verified audio levels with respect to Dialnorm standards.
• Completion and verification /validation of bi yearly POP (Proof Of Performance) testing.
• Troubleshoot and analyze any and all video/audio issues throughout entire mpeg2 and mpeg 4 plants.
• Maintained daily and weekly log reports and files including Visio drawings, MOPS, SQL logs, error reports, alarms and other documentation via Outlook and Excel or various other processes.
• Performed network review on IP structure via IVMS/IneoQuest G1T, G2X, Media Monitors, and Crickets.
• Engineering of Microsoft Media Room layout, wiring of A-servers, D-servers, Iloms, fiber, Ethernet, etc..
• Full Engineering of rack layout and installation of all headend equipment.
• Management of two Headend technicians including daily job duties, time job functionality, overtime, yearly reviews, coaching and training.
• Annual required budgets including headend equipment, purchasing, inventory etc.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE:

• Full website development (Word press, some HTML.) SEO.
• Knowledge of various marketing and business strategies.
• Full knowledge and use of various testing equipment including but not limited to: Signal Generator, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzers, VOM, Satellite/OTT Signal Level Meter, Analog and digital SLM.
• Full knowledge and use of T-900a/T900b, Wavetek and various test equipment.
• Full knowledge and understanding of C-band and Ku 2 degree spacing arc with regards to satellite positions, dish, polarity, transponders and the like.
• Installation and maintenance of OTT antennas - receive and transmit.
• Installation and provisioning of transmitters (repeaters, cans, diplexers, filters etc…)
• Installation and build of 1.8 meter 3.8 meter Patriots and 5.5 meter Simulsat dish as well as various communications antennas.
• Installation, calibration and replacements of LNB’s, filters and feed horns.
• Full knowledge of routing IP structure from various equipment, v-lans, multicast addressing.
• IP ASI RF loopback and egress.
• Full knowledge and use of various transcoders, rate shapinging.
• Full use and knowledge of Harmonic 1000 - 9000 series decoders 8VSB and ION.
• Correct knowledge and use of soldering to component level.
• Full understanding and knowledge of schematics, block diagrams, current and signal flow.
• Full knowledge of RF, light (laser) ASI, SDI, IP, multicasting, unicast, anycast, and various transports and equipment.