Ross Acuity, Carbonite, TouchDrive, XPression, Grass Valley Kula & Kahuna, Barco E2, Analog Way Aquilon & Picturall
Erik Fisher
Senior Production Tech II, Director/Technical Director
Newark,CA
Summary
Seasoned Production Operator with 25+ years of experience in Directing and Technical Directing. Proven ability to lead and execute complex productions, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional results. Skilled in managing teams, overseeing technical aspects, and maintaining high standards of quality. Dedicated to fostering a collaborative and creative environment, delivering impactful and memorable experiences.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Event Technician II
Team People at Google
Mountain View, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Provide seamless delivery of technical services for 11 different Event Studios/Event Centers.
- Collaborate with our Management, Producers, Tech Managers, Engineers and Production Techs to provide best client experience on events.
- Director of Executive Level events at Google with an emphasis on detail under high-pressure environment
- Program, maintain and operate the various switchers throughout Google's event spaces
Senior Production Operator & Pod Lead
Advanced Systems Group at Google
06.2021 - 12.2024
- Supervise a team of 6 direct reports, providing leadership and conducting performance reviews to set career goals. Mentored & trained multiple technicians on switcher operations and procedures.
- Created a standardization initiative to improve workflow on all switchers across all production spaces.
- Lead the Global Alignment initiative for all switchers in our event spaces.
Graphics Producer
NBC Sports Bay Area
01.2000 - Current
- Design & implementation of real-time graphics used during live broadcast using Chyron Mosaic and Ross XPression.
- Work with Producer and Director to deliver top quality broadcast to Bay Area sports enthusiasts.
- Clients include local sports teams: Warriors, Giants, Sharks, Athletics, Stanford, Cal
- Received 2015-16 Emmy Award with Warriors for Best Live Unedited Broadcast.
Broadcast Technician
Freelance
01.1997 - 06.2021
- Responsibilities included: Director, Technical Director, Graphics Producer.
- Clients included ESPN, FOX Sports, NBC Sports, NBA, MLB, Hewlett Packard, Oracle, Apple, and EA Sports.
Director & Technical Director
Cisco Systems
01.1999 - 01.2020
- Successfully directed and executed a variety of virtual events, including conferences, product launches, and executive presentations.
- Oversaw technical operations, ensuring seamless integration of Telepresence systems with other production equipment and workflows.
- Managed and mentored production teams, fostering a collaborative and creative environment.
Project Manager & Project Engineer
Applied Materials
1 1992 - 12.1996
- Responsible for milestone planning, management, testing and shipment of multi-million dollar microchip systems.
- Customers included: Intel, Samsung, Fujitsu, Hitachi, Texas Instruments.
- Won TI Supplier Excellence Award for outstanding customer service and on-time delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA 08.1986 - 12.1991
Skills
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Multitasking
Organization
Mentoring & Teaching
Software
MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Cloud
Timeline
Sr. Event Technician II
Team People at Google
01.2025 - Current
Senior Production Operator & Pod Lead
Advanced Systems Group at Google
06.2021 - 12.2024
Graphics Producer
NBC Sports Bay Area
01.2000 - Current
Director & Technical Director
Cisco Systems
01.1999 - 01.2020
Broadcast Technician
Freelance
01.1997 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
San Francisco State University
08.1986 - 12.1991
Project Manager & Project Engineer
Applied Materials
1 1992 - 12.1996