John MacKay

About John MacKay

I\'m a senior production engineer and video operations manager with over 15 years experience in industries from Broadcast, Marketing, and Advertising. I specialize in technical systems management, streamlining operations, and resource management.What I do- Operate Live Broadcast production tooling such as ROSS Carbonites, Ultrix, xpression. Newtek/VizRT Tricasters, and more- Clearly communicate complex topics in a manageable and solution oriented way- Organize production pipelines- Focus on the full project lifecycle- Translate data into process optimizations- Manage data transfers, streaming protocols, and networking configurations- Ensure highest quality standards of work- Schedule and coordinate production calendars, and milestones for live events, company summits, and keynotes.In my career, I\'ve developed a deep passion for both technical process optimizations and creative problem solving.I\'m passionate about doing great collaborative work, from designing workflows, and supporting client goals. I adapt to everchanging work environments and I work well collaborating with cross-functional teams, from administrators and developers, to major agencies and clients.Love to build connections, and always strive to uplift others! Feel free to reach out!

Experience

1. Senior Production Engineer

   The Wall Street Journal

   Dec 2025 — Present

Education

• Stony Brook University

  Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians

  2017

• NYU School of Professional Studies

  Certificate , 3D modeling

  2019 — 2019

• Suffolk County Community College

  Associate's degree, Design and Visual Communications, General

  2011 — 2013