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Kenneth Fischer

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  • Timeline

    Mar 1987 - Mar 1989

    Transmission Engineer

    Videocom Satellite Assoc
    Mar 1989 - Dec 2015

    Senior Transmission and Compression Systems Engineer

    ESPN
    Bristol CT
    Dec 2016 - Sept 2017

    Senior Engineer

    Presidio
    Current Company
    Feb 2018 - now

    Advanced Video Engineer III

    Charter Communications

  • About me

    Advanced Video Engineer III at Charter Communications

  • Education

    • Central connecticut state university

      2006 - 2013
      Masters technology management

      Activities and Societies: Gold Key Society

    • Franklin pierce college

      1984 - 1987
      Bachelor's degree- communication-television radio and television

  • Experience

    • Videocom satellite assoc

      Mar 1987 - Mar 1989
      Transmission engineer

      Operated earth station up-link, transportable up-links and tape duplication operations. Managed incoming news, sports and entertainment feeds. Managed daily local and national news feeds.

    • Espn

      Mar 1989 - Dec 2015

      Managed ongoing MPEG compression and transmission systems expansions, technology refreshes and new global platforms/standards. Included adopting and recommending changes to address emerging standards (SCTE, DVB, MPEG) for existing and new markets. Specified, architect-ed/designed, and worked with vendors to ensure obligations and performance were met for over 10,000 affiliates.Lead 2 year effort to design and configure a standard Disney wide (ABC, ESPN, Disney) video on demand distribution systems to ensure performance and compliance.Lead engineer for various control room and video labs projects (ASI, Gig-E, IPTV) ranging from $1-1.5 million.Customized vendor training to meet ESPN's needs and standards.Negotiated and oversaw multiple vendor maintenance contracts lowering costsFacilitated the training of the maintenance and support departments for new systems and asset management needs. System administrator for transmission and compression systems reducing lost revenue and content.Integrated Everts processing, management and monitoring systems Show less Operated and maintained VCII, Digicipher & PowerVu encryption/conditional access systems on multiple networks. Executed blackouts, analyzed and troubleshot systems.Initiated database and programming logistics between departments to ensure geographical/contractual rights compliance. Designed, constructed and maintained computer and video systems. Resolved transport stream/signal source, distribution and destination difficulties. Trained staff on systems. Developed and implement policies and procedures while reporting on new technologies. Show less

      • Senior Transmission and Compression Systems Engineer

        Mar 1998 - Dec 2015

      • CA/Encryption Engineer

        Mar 1992 - Mar 1998

      • Transmission Engineer

        Mar 1989 - Mar 1992

    • Presidio

      Dec 2016 - Sept 2017
      Senior engineer

    • Charter communications

      Feb 2018 - now
      Advanced video engineer iii

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Powervu system operation and maintenance

      Scientific atlanta
      Mar 2004

    • Aws cloud practitioner essentials

      Amazon web services (aws)
      Oct 2021

    • Modular uplink system bnc 3.3

      Motorola solutions
      Sept 2010

    • Fast track to adaptive server enterprise

      Sybase software
      Aug 2008

    • Itil management

      Itil certified

    • Cisco interconnecting cisco network devices (icnd)

      New horizons computer learning centers
      Jan 2004

    • Comptia network+

      New horizons computer learning centers
      Aug 2014

    • Linux+

      New horizons computer learning centers
      May 2009

    • Microsoft access

      New horizons computer learning centers
      Jun 1998

    • Microsoft excel- advanced

      New horizons computer learning centers
      May 1998

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Kenneth Fischer
      Golden Key International Honour Society Induction Golden Key International Honour Society Aug 2010 For inspirartion and motivation not only in achieving exceptional academic accomplishments, but also in making positive impact on our world through commitment to leadership and service in the society.
    • Awarded to Kenneth Fischer
      Marrer Award Franklin Pierce College May 1987 Outstanding ability, leadership and service in the Department of Mass Communication
    • Awarded to Kenneth Fischer
      Presidents Award For Special Services in Student Activities Franklin Pierce College May 1987 For leadership, and ability to provide communications resources to the community.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Cleanup, Tree Trimming, Weeding

      Issued by ESPN on Apr 2015
      ESPNAssociated with Kenneth Fischer

    • Cleaned Up Riverside Park Area Hartford CT, Trimmed treas, Weeded Beds

      Issued by ESPN on Apr 2014
      ESPNAssociated with Kenneth Fischer

    • Scraped and Painted Bart Giamatti Little League Center - Bristol, Connecticut

      Issued by ESPN on Jul 2013
      ESPNAssociated with Kenneth Fischer

    • Renovate transitional housing facility for homeless veterans Bridgeport, CT

      Issued by ESPN on Nov 2012
      ESPNAssociated with Kenneth Fischer

    • Food Sorter

      Issued by The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County on Jul 2017
      The Food Bank of Lower Fairfield CountyAssociated with Kenneth Fischer

    • Cub Scout Den Leader

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America, Connecticut Rivers Council on Sept 2001
      Boy Scouts of America, Connecticut Rivers CouncilAssociated with Kenneth Fischer