Taishon S. B.
Senior Director of Broadcast Technology @National Hockey League (NHL)
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director of Broadcast Technology @National Hockey League (NHL)
Directed and executed cutting-edge studio technical strategies, emphasizing a heightened digital storytelling experience- Designed and launched pioneering content experiences, aligning seamlessly with primary organizational goals- Managed a robust technical budget in the range of $1-2 million, while collaborating closely with legal teams to draft comprehensive master service agreements- Improve transport workflows for HLS, RTTP, ZIXI, and SRT streams - Developed innovative workflows to enhance production efficiency- Collaborated with vendors to establish a Render Farm, catering to the needs of the animation team- Streamlined vendor onboarding for financial transactions, ensuring accurate document collection including W9s and NHL-requested finance forms- Represented the company at conferences, seeking emerging technological innovations- Submit, and sit in on legal discussions for new Master Service Agreements between in house legal and new vendor being onboarded- Oversaw technical operations pertaining to digital equipment, ensuring flawless production, both in-house and remotely- Explored and integrated cutting-edge SMPTE 2110 technologies into the prevailing infrastructure- Built API workflows for moving media from one platform to another-I ensure each team member\'s comfort with their assigned projects, offering daily check-ins and providing support as needed-Prepared and presented detailed financial reports to senior management-Engaged with system integrators for multifaceted enhancements to both control environments and studio spaces.
EDUCATION
Hunter College
Media Technology
Southern New Hampshire University
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
SKILLS
ABOUT TAISHON S. B.
As the Senior Director of Broadcast Technology at the National Hockey League (NHL), I oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the broadcast systems and infrastructure that deliver high-quality live and on-demand content to millions of fans worldwide. I have over two years of experience in this role, and I previously served as the Director of Broadcast Engineering at the NHL for more than a year.My core competencies include video editing, video production, video streaming, broadcast engineering, media technology, and conflict resolution. I am passionate about creating engaging and immersive experiences for the viewers, and I constantly seek to leverage the latest technologies and innovations to enhance the quality and efficiency of the broadcast operations. I also enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge and expertise with the next generation of media professionals, as I have done as an adjunct professor at Hunter College. My mission is to find out what I am fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, as John Dewey said. I believe that working at the NHL allows me to fulfill this mission, as I am able to combine my love for technology and media in a challenging and rewarding environment.
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