Don Hill

Experience

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  DISH Network

  Jul 2004 - now

  ENGINEERING MANAGEREngineering Manager with a proven record of exceeding corporate objectives through the implementation of decisive leadership, relationship building, and dynamic communication skills both internal and external to the company.PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTSNew System/Site Commissioning:Oversaw the construction of twelve 13.1 meter limited motion satellite antennas in three separate locations, the installation of all RF hardware, waveguide, and coaxial and fiber infrastructure in each location. Worked directly with vendors to ensure all systems were built to Dish specifications by personally witnessing and/or conducting several levels of acceptance testing. Was selected as a part of a small Dish/EchoStar contingent for the witness testing of a new antenna hub design prior to implementation. Disaster Recovery:After sustaining severe damage to 5 of 7 broadcast antennas as a result of an afterhours lightning strike, I successfully assessed the situation, formulated a plan to restore functionality, and cobbled together the necessary equipment to continue transmitting reliably to four spacecraft with no service outage.Continuous Improvement Initiative – SMART:Selected by senior management to play an active role in the Systems Maintenance and Review Team (SMART). SMART is comprised of subject matter experts from across all broadcast center disciplines and is tasked with reducing service downtime through improved maintenance activity planning and coordination. Since its inception personnel errors have decreased by ~47%. I have served on the committee for 8 years, 2 years as Chair.Team Development:Mentored and coached a team of engineers and technicians of varying backgrounds and experiences, developing the team into a well-respected unit earning a reputation as being a team of highly professional goal driven subject matter experts. The team was selected on multiple occasions to test new equipment and design functionality. Show less

  • Sr. Manager Broadcast Operations

    May 2021 - now

  • Engineering Manager

    Jun 2006 - May 2021

  • Engineer

    Jul 2004 - Jun 2006