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Barry Garcia
Summary
Versatile technical professional with 30+ years in broadcast engineering, studio integration, and lighting technology. Known for bridging creative vision with technical precision whether designing multi-camera facilities, engineering broadcast control rooms, or deploying advanced LED lighting for studios and productions. Adept at troubleshooting, training, and managing live and post-production workflows under deadline pressure.
Technical support professional, prepared for this role with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in troubleshooting, system analysis, and customer service, with proven ability to adapt to changing needs. Effective communicator, reliable, and able to lead teams to successful issue resolution and improved operational efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Support Manager
Nanlux Americas
07.2025 - Current
- Provide nationwide technical support for broadcast and film clients deploying Nanlux LED systems.
- Consult with studios and production companies on lighting integration for broadcast environments.
- Remote
Technical Sales Representative
MAC Group / Nanlite
06.2019 - 07.2025
- Supported large-scale lighting deployments in broadcast studios, commercial sets, and content creation spaces.
- Conducted on-site demos, technical consultation, and workflow integration for national broadcast clients.
- Represented Nanlite at NAB, CineGear, Imaging USA, and other industry trade shows.
- Acted as the technical liaison between engineers, creatives, and product teams.
- Remote
Lighting Product Manager
ikan Corporation
01.2012 - 06.2019
- Led development of Ikan's broadcast-ready lighting line (Lyra & Mylo), adopted widely by studios and ENG crews.
- Managed end-to-end product lifecycle, from engineering feedback to field deployment.
- Provided hands-on product training, demos, and technical support at NAB and industry workshops.
System Integration Manager
MicroSearch Video & Photo
06.2008 - 01.2012
- Designed and implemented broadcast studios and multi-camera facilities for school districts and corporate clients.
- Integrated control rooms, routing systems, audio chains, and lighting grids.
- Trained instructors, technical staff, and production crews on workflows and best practices.
Director of Houston Campus
Connecticut School of Broadcasting
12.2006 - 02.2008
- Oversaw broadcast training facility, maintaining TV/radio studios, control rooms, and edit bays.
- Taught courses in ENG, lighting, non-linear editing, and studio operations.
Instructor
Connecticut School of Broadcasting
12.2003 - 12.2006
- Taught television news, studio lighting, camera operations, and field audio to students entering broadcast careers.
Producer / Director / Camera Operator (Freelance)
Available Light Video Production
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Produced, directed, and crewed live and taped productions for corporate, medical, and entertainment clients.
- Operated cameras, audio, and lighting for episodic television, commercials, and music videos.
Videographer / Producer / Director
Five Star Productions
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Shot and produced national TV programs and commercials, with strong emphasis on lighting and ENG workflows.
News/Sports Photographer & Master Control Engineer
WPEC-TV, KFDM 6 & FOX 4, USA Broadcasting
01.1994 - 01.2000
- ENG photographer for daily news and sports under tight deadlines.
- Operated master control, switching programs, monitoring broadcast signals, and maintaining logs.
- Coordinated live shots, edited packages, and maintained broadcast equipment.
Education
Bachelors - Communication
Lamar University
Ongoing Professional Development - LED Lighting Control, Broadcast Systems Integration
Skills
- Broadcast systems integration expertise
- Skilled in managing signal flow for video production
- Lighting design expertise
- Experience in multi-camera setups
- Non-Linear Editing (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro)
- Field and studio audio management
- Training for production teams and educational institutions
- Live News & Sports Production / Master Control
- Technical troubleshooting
- Quality control guidelines
- Customer communications
Accomplishments
- Achieved launching Nanlite lighting brand through effectively helping with Sales, Marketing, and Technical support starting 2019 to present.
- Collaborated with R&D to provide feedback from field use, influencing the design of next-gen LED fixtures.
- Provided remote and on-site technical support across North America, resolving 95% of issues without escalation.
- Spearheaded integration of LED lighting solutions into television studios and film sets, cutting maintenance costs and boosting reliability.
- Delivered on-site technical support for high-profile productions, ensuring zero downtime during live broadcasts.
Highlights of Career
- Studio Builder: Designed and integrated multiple broadcast studios for schools, private clients, and media companies.
- Broadcast Veteran: 10+ years in ENG, master control, and news photography across multiple markets.
- Lighting Innovator: Helped shape two major LED lighting lines (Ikan, Nanlite) widely adopted in studios.
- Educator & Leader: Directed a broadcast school campus and trained the next generation of TV and radio professionals.
Emmy Award winning
I won an Emmy award for the sports show I shot during my time working for 5 Star productions. FAU coaching show that helped in the inaugural season of Florida Atlantic University football.
Work Availability
monday
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evening
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Portfolio
NanLite Forza 60: A Deeper Look
Nanlite & Nanlux at Cine Gear | New Gear with Barry Garcia
Quote
The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney
Timeline
Technical Support Manager
Nanlux Americas
07.2025 - Current
Technical Sales Representative
MAC Group / Nanlite
06.2019 - 07.2025
Lighting Product Manager
ikan Corporation
01.2012 - 06.2019
System Integration Manager
MicroSearch Video & Photo
06.2008 - 01.2012
Director of Houston Campus
Connecticut School of Broadcasting
12.2006 - 02.2008
Instructor
Connecticut School of Broadcasting
12.2003 - 12.2006
Producer / Director / Camera Operator (Freelance)
Available Light Video Production
01.2003 - 01.2006
Videographer / Producer / Director
Five Star Productions
01.2000 - 01.2003
News/Sports Photographer & Master Control Engineer
WPEC-TV, KFDM 6 & FOX 4, USA Broadcasting
01.1994 - 01.2000
Ongoing Professional Development - LED Lighting Control, Broadcast Systems Integration
Bachelors - Communication
Lamar University
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