MICHAEL G. YOUNG
2713 Billings Park Drive
Charlotte, NC 28213
Cell: 704-619-0776
Myoung@Perigee.Net

SUMMARY:

Resourceful Engineer In Charge with seven years of professional experience working on busy mobile television trucks. Hands on professional with a proven track record of achievements in the fast paced sports television environment. Talented team player who performs well in a group environment to achieve client expectations.

TECHNOLOGY:

Zodiac 2.5 ME Digital switcher - Duet Hyper-X with C-Mix - Yamaha M7CL Digital audio console - GVG SM 7000 Signal System - EVS LSM XT - Omega Fast Forward with Lance controller - Sony D50 digital triax cameras - Clear- Com intercom and IFB systems - RTS 862 intercom system - Matrox and MacVision (Fox Box) clock and score units - Quin-Tech RF Router - Adtec 422 Encoder - Newtec AZ110 Modulator
WORK HISTORY:

ENCOMPASS DIGITAL MEDIA -- 2010 to Present

Production / Uplink Engineer In Charge on remotes for broadcast, corporate, military, and webcast clients with digital production / uplink truck.

  • Achieved proficiency with SDI production technology on multi-camera broadcast remotes.
  • Working knowledge of Tandberg SDI transmission systems, including Multi-Channel Per Carrier operations, and BISS Encryption schemes.
  • Installed Yamaha M7CL Digital Audio Console.
  • Trained on HD encoding "flypack".
  • Familiar with enbedded audio technology, and fiber optic systems.


  • PARADIGM BROADCAST SERVICES -- 2006 to 2010

    Senior Engineer In Charge on mobile production units on remotes for ESPN, ComCast Sports and other networks. Originally hired to be the Engineer In Charge on one mobile unit, but was promoted to Senior EIC in 2007 when second truck was commissioned into service.

  • Achieved proficiency with broadcast switchers, graphics systems, score board data interfaces, computer controlled routers, under monitor displays and closed caption encoders.
  • Installed, tested, and certified many critical systems on second mobile unit.
  • Trained one EIC and three mobile unit engineers to competently engineer shows on the mobile units.


  • TIME WARNER MOBILE VIDEO PRODUCTIONS -- 2005 to 2006

    Mobile Unit Engineer responsible for setup and configuration of critical systems to meet ESPN requirements to broadcast live college sports. Coordinate with uplink engineers to assure seamless transmission paths to ESPN.

  • Achieved proficiency with critical systems such Chyron Duet LEX, EVS LSM and Matrox clock and score unit used by ESPN.


  • MEDIA-COMM MOBILE PRODUCTIONS -- 2004 to 2005

    Mobile Unit Engineer working Charlotte Bobcats NBA Basketball games. Park and power mobile unit. Supervise camera builds. Connect triax and coax feeds to other mobile units and Jumbo-Tron scoreboard. Troubleshoot and resolve problems reported by crew members. Inventory equipment, and load mobile unit.

    WSOC TELEVISION -- 1995 to 2004

    Satellite Uplink Engineer responsible for live multiple camera remotes with uplink truck covering major news stories, sports events, and hurricanes. Often utilizing microwave links from helicopters and other mobile units.

  • Won Loral SkyNet Perfect Uplinker Gold Award for exceptional performance.
  • Upgraded uplink truck to digital transmit technology.
  • Trained three satellite uplink operators.

  • EDUCATION:
    Central Piedmont Community College
    Electronics / FCC License Training


    Southern Wesleyan University
    Bachelor Degree – Business Administration
    Computer Programming


    PROFESSIONAL:
    General Radio Telephone Operator License
    CompTIA A+ Certified Computer Professional
    SBE Member 22210, Charlotte, NC Chapter 45



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