Andrew J. Cannatella
Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
Pflugerville,TX
Summary
20 Years of Broadcast Engineering Supervisor, Live Remote Production Engineer in Charge. Systems Design and Implementation Building and Office Management with 100 plus Employees, Large Budget Planning and Execution.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
KTBC Fox 7
Austin, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Reduced downtime through efficient troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
- Maintained strong relationships with vendors and suppliers, securing high-quality parts at competitive prices for the company.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments before undertaking any maintenance activities to mitigate potential off-air situations.
- Collaborated with engineering team to design modifications that improved equipment performance and reliability.
- Designed, budgeted, and installed new RTS Intercom OMNEO.
- Assisted in audio, video, and intercom wiring and installation of secondary studio.
- Currently working on migrating the station to SMPTE 2110 Production Control.
- Currently working
Event Technician
Encore Global
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Audio, Video, I.T., Lighting, Scenic, Electrical & Rigging, V2 & A2, RF Frequency Knowledge, Lighting, Video Projection, Hybrid & Multi-cast Events via Teams, Zoom, Cisco
Lead Broadcast Engineer & Remote Production Coordinator
WDSU TV
New Orleans, Louisiana
01.2007 - 01.2023
- Managing the day-to-day workflow of the engineering department building facilities management. Planning & Supervision of three new HD/SDI live trucks. Supervision of a new Studio Set Build which included moving sets between two different studios, while also installing new robotics and studio cameras, Coordination of massive tech core overall/relocation and construction of new engineering and I.T. maintenance shop, Coordinated all small and large scale live remote productions: Saints games, Mardi Gras, Elections, Debates
- Kept signal strong, clear, and reliable with continuous monitoring and optimization of broadcast equipment.
- Reduced downtime during critical events by swiftly diagnosing root causes and applying appropriate fixes to restore functionality quickly.
- Streamlined workflow processes for smoother broadcasts by troubleshooting technical issues promptly.
Education
B.A. - Mass Communications
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA05-2006
Skills
Software: Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, One Drive, Oracle, Adobe CC, Tight VNC,
Broadcast Engineer & IT: RTS, TVU, LiveU, Sony, Wheatsone, Calrec, Imagine Communications, Evertz, Cisco, Arista, Utah, Live Remote Productions (large Scale), Hotel AV Production, ENG, SNG, Fiber
Customer Service with Vendors & Clients, Capital and Operating Budget Management, Facilities Management including generators, electrical and UPS
Awards
2018 Louisiana Association of Broadcasters Engineer og the Year
2022 NATAS Suncoast Emmy Award Winner for New Orleans Torando Coverage
Multiple NATAS Suncoast Emmy nominations and mentions for Remote Production such as Mardi Gras and New Orleans Saints
Timeline
Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
KTBC Fox 7
03.2025 - Current
Event Technician
Encore Global
01.2023 - 01.2024
Lead Broadcast Engineer & Remote Production Coordinator
WDSU TV
01.2007 - 01.2023
B.A. - Mass Communications
Tulane University