KEVIN PITTS

Pinellas Park,FL

Summary

Accomplished Broadcast and Systems Engineer with nearly 20 years of experience in designing and operating mission-critical broadcast systems. Expertise in SDI, fiber-optic, IP, and hybrid infrastructures for live sports and entertainment. Technical leader with comprehensive ownership of system architecture, deployment, and troubleshooting while collaborating effectively with operations, engineering, and production teams.

Skills

Broadcast Systems Engineering
SDI & Fiber-Optic Video Transport
IP & Networked Media
Live Production & Reliability Engineering
Signal Flow & System Documentation
Hybrid Hardware / IT Infrastructure
SOP Development & Training
Component-Level Troubleshooting
Mobile Production Units

Systems integration
Circuit design
Equipment maintenance
Inventory monitoring
Maintenance planning
Mechanical aptitude
Team leadership
Equipment troubleshooting

Work History

Maintenance Manager / IT Administrator

F&F Productions

Clearwater, USA

06.2015 - Current

Direct technical stewardship for broadcast equipment, infrastructure, and maintenance processes, ensuring successful execution of live productions.
Managed IT systems for local, remote, and mobile unit operations, ensuring seamless connectivity and performance across all platforms.
Assisted in the design, layout, and integration of multi-million-dollar mobile production trucks, including video, audio, and network systems.
Developed and authored shop and field standard operating procedures (SOPs) to enhance operational reliability and consistency.
Designed and manufactured custom replacement components using CAD and 3D printing, significantly cutting maintenance costs, and minimizing downtimes.
Serve as the primary instructor and mentor for new technical hires.
Assist with remote television production of large-scale sports and entertainment broadcasts.

Maintenance Engineer / IT

Crosscreek Television Productions

Alabaster, USA

09.2004 - 06.2015

Designed and built in-house graphics systems, saving over $120K in capital costs.
Oversaw maintenance and operations for all workstations and mobile devices, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
Fabricated, tested, and maintained triax, coax, CAT5/6, and single-mode/multimode fiber-optic cabling to support seamless connectivity.
Executed component-level troubleshooting and repair of professional broadcast electronics, enhancing equipment functionality, and minimizing downtime.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering

Florida International University

Miami, FL

01.2026

Associate of Science - Computer And Electronics Engineering

ITT Technical Institute

Birmingham, AL

09-2004

Certifications And Recognition

3SAE / LEMO SMPTE Hybrid Fiber Termination Certified
Dante Level 3 Certification
CompTIA A+, Network+ Certified
Sony HD Camera Systems Certified
Emmy Award — Super Bowl LV

Technical Tools

Test Hardware: Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers, Multimeters, Waveform Monitors, Network Analyzers.
Programming: C, C++, Java, Python, Verilog/VHDL
Parametric CAD design software: Fusion 360, Shapr3D, WireCAD
Embedded Systems Design: FPGA design and programming, PCB design/layout, microcontroller based systems

Engineering Projects

SDI-to-Fiber Multiplexing System, Designed and fabricated a custom system transporting more video over fewer fiber paths than commercial solutions.
Impact Reporting System, Developed an automated test system to measure impact forces and flag potential equipment damage.
Multi-Format Cable Tester, Designed a tester supporting multiple cable types with clear pass/fail indication.
Mobile Production Units, Contributed to design, wiring, testing, and deployment of 15+ production trucks.

Overview

years of professional experience