My Resume

Profile

  • Motivated, hard working Broadcast IT professional with years of experience in many facets of the radio broadcasting industry seeking a challenging environment that will foster creativity.

Experience

  • AUDIO SYSTEMS ANALYST, GREATER MEDIA DETROIT
    2003 - PRESENT
    Tasked with the design, engineering, administration and maintenance of a medium sized computer network primarily used for the storage and retrieval of audio and the remote control of other broadcasting tools.

    Along with administration duties, I often train and consult end users, and deliver excellent twenty-four hour tech support and customer service.

    I add end point and vacation/holiday support for the IT and Interactive departments and am versed in many internet and enterprise IT technologies.

  • STAFF ENGINEER, BROADCAST PROGRAMMING
    1998 - 2000
    Reinforced after hours technical support for the Delilah and Neon Nights syndicated programs from their Seattle,WA studios.

  • SENIOR STUDIO SYSTEMS ENGINEER, BROADCAST ELECTRONICS
    1997 - 2003
    Directed the consultation, design, installation, configuration, training, and support of the AudioVAULT product line for end users in the field as well as via phone and internet support technologies. AudioVAULT is an automation/ digital audio storage and retrieval system primarily geared toward radio and audio broadcasting.

    As well as being a part of many major US and international build projects, I led a series of week- long training courses in Singapore,The Philippines, Japan, Indonesia and at many sites in the US.

    Programmed, designed and administered first version of the company support website and wrote many training documents published for end users.

Education:

  • Orange, Gaithersburg, MD
    1995-1996
    Certified Novell Administrator
    Certified Novell Engineer
  • Shenandoah University, Winchester, VA
    1993-1994
    Major: Commercial Music
    Minor: Music Performance
  • Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV
    1989-1994
    Major: Music Performance
    Minor: Communications

Skills

  • Software technology skill sets include Windows, Mac OSX/Server, Linux, Faircom,AudioVAULT, KlotzVadis, HTML, Apache, MySQL, PHP, XML, Flash, Photoshop, Illustrator along with various office applications.
  • Hardware technologies include desktop computers, AoIP, Apple Xserve, Apple Xserve Raid, Raritan Paragon/IP Reach, IDI-20, FSI-10, Starguide Receivers, Klotz Vadis Audio Routers and Engines, Studio Hub, Cisco switches and routers, and many broadcast technologies.

Personal

  • I like to cook, learn foreign languages and cultures, and travel with my wife, Kimberley. I am also an alumnus in good standing with Phi Mu Alpha, a professional men’s music fraternity. From my first career, I still enjoy designing graphics, logos, and program website for a variety of small businesses and non-profit organizations. I also follow Indian Premiere League Cricket.