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Mark Vigna

Missoula,MT

Summary

Skilled Chief Engineer with remarkable abilities in planning work, managing teams and solving both routine and complex problems. Well-coordinated and versatile leader with expertise in making tough decisions. Bringing 25 years of experience.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Technology

Nexstar
Dallas, TX
08.2023 - Current
  • Led technology strategy to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Directed cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions and streamline processes.
  • Managed vendor relationships to ensure effective technology service delivery and support.
  • Facilitated training programs to enhance staff proficiency in new technologies.
  • Analyzed emerging technologies to recommend enhancements for competitive advantage.
  • Organized workshops to train end users on new applications or features as well as provide ongoing support when needed.
  • Directed the development of a new technology strategy to meet company objectives and needs.

Director of Engineering

KPAX TV
Missoula, MT
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
  • Identified facility deficiencies, incorporating repair actions into maintenance procedures schedule.
  • Managed capital improvement projects to keep expenses within operational budgets.
  • Developed and implemented plans for routine preventive maintenance.
  • Assisted in development of corporate plans and managed infrastructure upgrades, equipment replacements and building modifications.
  • Maintained entire infrastructure and compliance documentation.
  • Troubleshot conflicting design and development requirements and special material requirements.
  • Analyzed system functions, budgets and objectives in order to determine needed changes.
  • Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.

Broadcast Engineer

KLAS
Las Vegas, NV
11.2015 - 07.2021
  • Set up and optimized equipment to maintain signal strength, clarity and reliability during broadcasts.
  • Completed emergency equipment repairs to maintain broadcast functionality.
  • Installed, calibrated and maintained diverse broadcast equipment at station.
  • Troubleshot and resolved customer issues.
  • Partnered with engineers to test and integrate new systems.
  • Maintained inventory of broadcast equipment.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.

OB Engineer

Freelance
London, UK
01.2001 - 04.2015
  • Engineer in charge of 26 camera OB trucks/PPU
  • Covering music and Sports events
  • Racks Engineer
  • Consultation of event production planning

Engineering Director

Visual Impact
Teddington, UK
01.1999 - 04.2015
  • Supervised engineering and maintenance staff and facilitated hiring, training and personal development.
  • Administered hands-on instruction in basic maintenance, safety and troubleshooting procedures.
  • Identified facility deficiencies, incorporating repair actions into maintenance procedures schedule.
  • Managed capital improvement projects to keep expenses within operational budgets.
  • Developed and implemented plans for routine preventive maintenance.
  • Meticulously kept records of building rounds, engineering logs and data sheets.
  • Directed team of 11 engineering staff managing multiple OB trucks.
  • Maintained entire infrastructure and compliance documentation.
  • Encouraged team collaboration and motivated individual employees through positive reinforcement and technical recognition.

Education

Master of Arts - Broadcast TV+Film

Nottingham University
Nottingham
08.1999

Bachelor of Science - Broadcast TV

Salisbury University
Salisbury
08.1997

Associate of Science - Broadcast Electronics

Redhill College
Redhill
08.1994

Certification

  • Sony certified service engineer
  • Panasonic certified service engineer
  • ARRIflex Alexa certified service engineer
  • JVC certified service engineer
  • Sony Camera Specialist
  • Drone BNUC pilot
  • OSHA certified

Timeline

Director of Technology

Nexstar
08.2023 - Current

Director of Engineering

KPAX TV
07.2021 - 08.2023

Broadcast Engineer

KLAS
11.2015 - 07.2021

OB Engineer

Freelance
01.2001 - 04.2015

Engineering Director

Visual Impact
01.1999 - 04.2015

Master of Arts - Broadcast TV+Film

Nottingham University

Bachelor of Science - Broadcast TV

Salisbury University

Associate of Science - Broadcast Electronics

Redhill College

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