Paul Forlai
Hawthorne,USA
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytically minded professional transitioning into cybersecurity, with a background in graphics development, project coordination, QA, and broadcast systems. Skilled in identifying vulnerabilities, streamlining operations, testing system integrity, and supporting technical teams in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Graphics and Projects Specialist
NBC Universal
10.2024 - Current
- Analyzed operational workflows and implemented enhancements that improved the accuracy and reliability of live broadcast graphics delivery, mitigating the risk of on-air failures.
- Collaborated with product teams to define requirements and evaluate risks associated with transitioning to the cloud-based Translator Linear scheduling platform.
- Conducted end-user testing, performed UI/UX audits, and led feedback sessions to assess system vulnerabilities and improve interface stability.
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings to resolve outstanding performance issues and optimize feature integration timelines using agile project management practices.
Scheduling Specialist
NBC Universal
03.2020 - 10.2024
- Conducted detailed data integrity checks and content validation to ensure regulatory compliance and uninterrupted broadcast schedules across multiple networks.
- Identified and escalated anomalies such as timing conflicts, corrupted segment data, or missing commercial assets to internal systems teams, supporting rapid incident resolution.
- Allocated system-level hardware resources (channels, converters, records/playbacks) as directed, ensuring availability and redundancy for secure and uninterrupted content distribution.
- Provided status updates to the NOC team regarding content readiness and unresolved issues affecting broadcast schedules.
Graphics Developer
NBC Universal
12.2016 - 10.2024
- Coordinated with engineers and media operations teams to conduct pre-broadcast QA testing and troubleshoot critical graphics-related defects, ensuring secure and seamless execution.
- Designed and deployed real-time graphics used in live broadcasts, implementing best practices in system performance monitoring and integrity verification.
- Authored technical documentation and SOPs for graphics pipeline, enhancing compliance, security awareness, and onboarding efficiency across teams.
- Assessed technical feasibility of marketing campaign requests and proposed solutions or workarounds to maintain broadcast security protocols.
- Reviewed all graphic elements and metadata prior to play out to ensure no unauthorized or unapproved content made it to air, mitigating reputational and compliance risks.
- Worked within VizRT systems with role-based access controls, ensuring only authorized team members could publish or modify templates used during live broadcasts.
- Maintained version control for graphics templates to prevent unauthorized overwrites and guarantee the accuracy of on-air visuals.
- Flagged and reported system instability or potential risks in Amagi GFX editor and Translator Linear tools, contributing to reliable and secure broadcast execution.
- Validated incoming live data feeds for interactive graphics using JSON feeds , preventing erroneous or misleading information from airing and maintaining data integrity.
Advanced Television Specialist
NBC Universal
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Performed end-to-end validation of graphics execution pipelines to ensure compliance with technical broadcast standards and security requirements during live events.
- Partnered with developers to audit deployment of high-impact visual assets, reducing the potential for runtime failures or unauthorized data exposure on air.
- Supported testing protocols and rehearsal scenarios to simulate production environments, identify weak points, and validate system resilience.
QA Specialist
NBC Universal
06.2013 - 07.2014
- Conducted cross-platform functionality and compatibility testing of the Z Box application across iOS and Android environments, identifying performance issues, data mismatches, and display errors.
- Logged and triaged system bugs, collaborating with developers to remediate discrepancies between expected and actual outcomes—strengthening overall application security and stability.
- Monitored user experience during live play out to detect and resolve real-time technical issues, demonstrating incident response under pressure and a keen eye for risk identification.
Media Coordinator
MVC Sports Management
01.2013 - 06.2013
- Maintained and updated digital platforms (WordPress, GoDaddy, Facebook) with content that adhered to brand and publishing standards, ensuring accurate and consistent public-facing information.
- Published interviews and event updates using secure publishing practices.
- Supported the integrity of online content by checking links, embedding verified media, and removing unauthorized or outdated materials.
- Assisted with coordinating fighter meet-and-greet events, working with gym staff to ensure smooth logistics and controlled environments for fan safety and promotion.
Territory Manager
Loeb's Onion Crunch
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Conducted in-person product demonstrations at restaurants, shops, and conventions to introduce Onion Crunch to new customers and increase brand visibility.
- Collected feedback from customers and business owners to share with the sales team, contributing to decisions on where to focus marketing efforts.
- Provided input on packaging and promotional ideas based on real-time customer interactions and regional preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Psychology
Rutgers University
01.2012
Skills
- VizArtist, VizRT, Amagi GFX Editor, After Effects, Python, Jira, Translator Linear, WebScheduler, Compare Tool, Otto, Microsoft Suite, GRAM, SQL
Timeline
Graphics and Projects Specialist
NBC Universal
10.2024 - Current
Scheduling Specialist
NBC Universal
03.2020 - 10.2024
Graphics Developer
NBC Universal
12.2016 - 10.2024
Advanced Television Specialist
NBC Universal
07.2014 - 01.2016
QA Specialist
NBC Universal
06.2013 - 07.2014
Media Coordinator
MVC Sports Management
01.2013 - 06.2013
Territory Manager
Loeb's Onion Crunch
02.2012 - 01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, Psychology
Rutgers University
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