Stephen Thomas
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Driven Operations Engineer with a proven track record, excelling in live broadcast operations and problem-solving. Expert in maintaining and operating complex technical systems, including Lawo VSM and Dalet Flex MAM, with a knack for explaining intricate technical topics to non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability at KTVU to coordinate fast-paced live newscasts, ensuring seamless production outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Engineer
KQED/PBS
11.2015 - Current
- Maintain Lawo VSM 2110 infrastucture
- Maintained technical fluency in required equipment and networking hardware for assigned jobs and facilities.
- Drafted and updated operations and maintenance manuals to correspond to owned hardware and software assets within overseen equipment.
- Audio maintenance and operation of Lawo MC^2 incorperating Revenna and 2110
- Installation and maintenance of NewTek Talkshow VS4000
- Troubleshoot and operate Dalet Flex MAM system
- IHSE KVM matrix
Operations Engineer/Live Newscast Director
KTVU Fox 2 News
04.1995 - 12.2015
- Coordinated all elements of a live fast paced news cast to ensure a smooth production using Grass Valley Ignite automated control room
- Troubleshot complex issues under tight deadlines, prioritizing tasks effectively to minimize disruptions to ongoing operations.
- Maintained technical fluency in required equipment and networking hardware for assigned jobs and facilities.
- Installed and maintained 20 plus channels of wireless microphones and PL
- Installed and maintained RTS ADAM Intercom system
- Maintained the audio infrastructure through the signal path to the transmitter including Linear Acoustics Audio Processors
- Live audio mixing using analog as well as digital consols
Education
Bachelor of Science - Television Production
05.1987
- Cum Laude
Skills
- Production Coordination
- Pre-Production Planning
- Live broadcast experience
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Production Operations
- Effective Communication
- Explaining Technical topics to non technical
- Develop SOPs and Training Manuals
- Auto CAD / VISIO
Certification
Dante Level 3 Certification
ETA FOI Cert (expired)
Cisco Network Basics
CompTIA Network+ Prep
QSC Level1 (in progress)
Timeline
Operations Engineer - KQED/PBS
11.2015 - Current
Operations Engineer/Live Newscast Director - KTVU Fox 2 News
04.1995 - 12.2015
Syracuse University - Bachelor of Science, Television Production
Dante Level 3 Certification
ETA FOI Cert (expired)
Cisco Network Basics
CompTIA Network+ Prep
QSC Level1 (in progress)
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