Stuart Drayton
Broadcast Engineer
Gosford
Summary
Industrious and resourceful with an eclectic career path. I enjoy being challenged and stretched by exploring new technology and developing new skills.
I enjoy engaging with people while being keenly observant and perceptive.
I am a strong proponent of acknowledging others and their achievements with an encouraging attitude for their successes.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
4016
4016
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Broadcast Support Engineer
Foxtel Television
06.2021 - Current
- Technical owner / secondary owner for several broadcast systems including OpenGear frames and cards.
- RTS Telex Intercom including ODIN, RVON, Roameo and VLink devices.
- Worked a rotating shift pattern to support live broadcast requirements.
- Ensure 24×7 availability for Broadcast systems and after-hours IT systems.
- Undertake incident maintenance on Broadcast and IT equipment efficiently and effectively to restore service as quickly as possible.
- Collect and document information for subsequent problem management to eliminate or minimise recurring incidents.
- Undertake planned maintenance on broadcast and IT equipment, including back-up, testing and servicing.
- Prioritise maintenance activities ensuring that all duties are completed to an acceptable standard.
- Develop and maintain maintenance instructions, equipment guides and configuration information.
- Integrate, commission and perform testing on new systems and equipment as part of operational handover.
- Maintaining an asset control register within the asset management system.
- Follow up and track outstanding issues and report progress to business management.
- Performing scheduled server and network maintenance tasks.
- Updating system incident logs to ensure trends identified and escalated to problem management for further analysis.
Technical Product and Project Engineer
D2N Technology Solutions
07.2018 - 06.2021
- Currently engaged on project by project basis overseeing customer requirements for bespoke technology requirements across RF Radio Networks, Baseband and IP Video Integration, NDI Solutions and Audio Reinforcement integrations.
- Dante and QSYS Certification.
- Respond to clients requirements and develop integrated solutions.
- Establish and maintain project budgets.
- Write operator training and reference documents.
- Oversee OHS compliance of staff and sub-contractors.
- Engage Sub-contractors and convey detailed project information.
- Managing estimations and budgets within$100k - $2M projects.
- Delivering 'As Built' reference data and drawings.
Freelance Broadcast Operations Technician
Fox Sports Australia / Kayo Sports / Other
04.2010 - 05.2021
- Currently engaged in several roles spanning Broadcast TX Operator, Comm.'s Operator, Broadcast Engineer.
- Effectively operate and monitor transmission chain from in-point to end-point maintaining a customer centric awareness for product quality.
- Working knowledge of multiple broadcast systems including; ShedulAll, Harris Louth, Vimond, Elemental Streaming encoders, Riedel Artist and Bolero, ClearCom FreeSpeak, Sony Triax and SMPTE camera chains.
- Employed in Australia and internationally by Fox Sports, Gravity Media, Hillsong Church and Aljazeera English channel.
- Logging and escalating system faults for communication to other business units.
- Knowledge of ACMA and OfCom Code of Practices.
- Analytical approach to workflow procedures and integrated systems when assessing points of failure.
- Recent events include Fire Fight 2020, ARIA Awards (multiple years), Hillsong Conference (Multiple Years).
Operations Director
Odessey Ice Sports Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 12.2009
- Establish operational procedures for manufacturing and event production departments
- Engaged in stakeholder communications and contract negotiations
- Oversee OHS compliance of staff and sub-contractors
- Established and managed project and operational budgets
- Active role in developing this small family business to exceed $1M annual turnover
Rental Operations Supervisor
Panavision Asia
02.2007 - 06.2009
- Established procedural tasks for 8 junior rental preparation staff.
- Delegate workload with consideration of deliverable timelines.
- Educate and assist clients with operation of new film equipment and specialty camera systems. (Phantom High Speed, Gyros, remote mounts, lens controllers Preston Cinema, CMotion etc).
- Developed and deepened relationships with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders.
Education
No Degree - AWS Cloud Practioner
AWS Learning
04-2025
Dante Certification Lvl2 (2nd Ed.) - Dante Certified
Audinate
12.2022 - 12.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Cisco CCNA - Practical Networking
IT Masters / CSU
Online Aug 2017 - 12.2017
School Certificate -
Blaxland High School
Blaxland NSW Jan 1993 - 12.1996
Skills
Analytical thinking
Interpersonal Communications
Adaptable
Business Process Improvement
Troubleshooting skills
Personal Interests
I endeavour to make regular time for:-
- Photography
- Cycling
- Kayaking
- Hiking
- Aviation
- Volunteering
- Reading
Other Engagements
- Network 10
- NBC Olympics
- ITV Wales / 2003 Rugby World Cup
- SportsCom
Timeline
Dante Certification Lvl2 (2nd Ed.) - Dante Certified
Audinate
12.2022 - 12.2022
Broadcast Support Engineer
Foxtel Television
06.2021 - Current
Technical Product and Project Engineer
D2N Technology Solutions
07.2018 - 06.2021
Freelance Broadcast Operations Technician
Fox Sports Australia / Kayo Sports / Other
04.2010 - 05.2021
Rental Operations Supervisor
Panavision Asia
02.2007 - 06.2009
Operations Director
Odessey Ice Sports Pty Ltd
01.2002 - 12.2009
No Degree - AWS Cloud Practioner
AWS Learning
Some College (No Degree) - Cisco CCNA - Practical Networking
IT Masters / CSU
Aug 2017 - 12.2017
School Certificate -
Blaxland High School
Jan 1993 - 12.1996
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