Virgil Scigla Professional Resume
VIRGIL SCIGLA PO Box 267 Gold Beach, OR. 97444 Cell: 541-425-1424 Email: virgil@beyondthevirg.com
Professional Resume
December 2007-Present Central Curry School District, Gold Beach, Oregon Computer IT Administrator and Tech Services for CCSD Jeff Davis-Superintendent of Schools (541) 247-2003 ext. 224
September 2006-August 2007 Maverick Media LLC-1410 Neotomas Ave, Suite200, Santa Rosa, CA.,(KXFX-101.7FM, KMHX-104.9FM,KFGY-92.9FM/103.1FM, KVRV-97.7FM, KSRO-1350AM) 707-477-1097 Randy Wells Chief Engineer Full Time Chief Engineer-Responsible for studio/transmitter-technical operations/FCC compliance/repair/maintain for 4-Class B Fm’s/1-AM(Non-dir day/dir nt). Scott Systems dmark SS32 radio station automation systems with Revenue Suite(now Google audio), Windows 2003/Novell Systems, Windows Media Audio Streaming Servers/MP3 Audio Streaming Servers, Novell Networks, Production Studios and Systems. FM Booster and FM Repeater Transmitters. Chief Operator for FCC Requirements. Nautel FM Transmitters, Gates FM Transmitters, Marconi FM Transmitters, Nautel AM 5kw transmitters).
October 1995-November 2007 CBS5 (KPIX-TV5), http://cbs5.com), 855 Battery St, San Francisco, CA. 94129 415-765-8690, Supervisor: Jim Hannemann- Operations Manager tv news
Part-time TSM Video Robotics Engineer-Responsible for the operation of 4 live robotic studio cameras and color shading for cbs5’s local live newscasts, public affairs, sports shows and specials. Follow newscast rundowns and director’s instructions to insure a clean on air live newscasts. (CBS-Viacom Net O&O-#6 TV Market)
October 2002-April 2006
ABC7 (KGO-TV7, http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/) 7 Front Street, San Francisco, CA. 94129 415-954-7607, Supervisor Blake Wong- Operations Manager Part-time TSM Video Robotics Engineer-Responsible for the operation of 3 live robotic studio cameras and color shading for abc7’s local live newscasts. Follow newscast rundowns and director’s instructions to insure a clean on air newscasts. (ABC Net O&O-#6 TV Market)
December 2000-April 2006 IPOPMEDIA (http://www.ipopmedia.com)- Painted Pony Rd, El Sebrante, CA. 510-223-5970, Michael Smith-Co Partner Biz Venture CTO- Development of Wireless Technologies for video content delivery to mobile devices, cellular phones, PDA's. We were among the first company to deliver a live full-length rock concert of Legendary Rock Band-Jefferson Starship to cell phones and PDA’s using Real Networks video streaming technology. This was accomplished totally wireless using TCP/IP protocol from origination point to end-user. No Telco wired interconnects were used to deliver the video content to the ISP carrier. Company also developed web cam technologies for live broadcast from moving platforms. Newsgathering solutions for Network and Broadcast outlets. Live Internet Webcasting for Radio/.TV in Real Video, Windows Media. Web server video playback in Real, Windows Media, Quicktime, Flash Video.
Extensive experience with wired and wireless networking, server administration and setup (web servers and video streaming servers (Real Networks, Microsoft Windows Media, Quicktime), web site design and administration, network security. Install and repair of computer and computer related equipment both PC and Mac including servers. Wireless access point install, maintained and wireless network security. Cellular data interconnects, sat data interconnects.
Designed operational NOW-TCP/IP Mobile Interconnect System. 12V Custom Designed System that connects video/audio via tcp/ip for live tv/radio/webcasting. Including all production tools for live broadcast and editing. Remote Live Broadcast/ip live remotes.
Development of Cable TV for Cellphone Networks. Delivery of 24 Cable TV Channels to Cellphones. All the major carriers are offering this type of service to subscribers.
March 2000-November 2001
Whirlwind DVD Mastering, 101 Morris St, Sebastopol, CA. Out of biz. Jim Benz-President DVD Mastering Editor for Whirlwind Dvd catalog February 1999-March 2000 KMGH-TV(abc7news, http://thedenverchannel.com) Spear St, Denver Co. 303- Barry Edmonds Engineering Supervisor ECR/ENG Operations Technician. Duties included ENG microwave setup and recording. Network tape delay operations, commercial dubbing to stations automated playback system).(#17 TV Market)
April 1998-November 1999 ZDTV/Tech TV, San Francisco, Ca Color Shader for ZDTV’s Live Programming. Worked with directors and producers to deliver quality live TV productions. Interfacing computer technology video with broadcast video. Shows included screen savers, ZDTV news. Worked with vp of programming Gregg Drebin (formally MTV VP of Programming) Live Netcam technology for live audience interactions. Computer Networking.
April 1995-April 1998 KRON-TV(http://kron.comVan Ness Blvd, San Francisco, Ca. Part-time TSM Video Robotics Engineer-Responsible for the operation of 4 live robotic studio cameras and color shading for abc7’s local live newscasts. Follow newscast rundowns and director’s instructions to insure a clean on air newscasts. (NBC Affailate-Chronical News of San Francisco-#6 TV Market).
November 1992-April 1995
KCNC-TV(http://cbs4denver.com ) Part-time TSM Video Robotics Engineer-Responsible for the operation of 4 live robotic studio cameras and color shading for abc7’s local live newscasts. Follow newscast rundowns and director’s instructions to insure a clean on air newscasts. (CBS Net O&O-#17 TV Market)
1975-1992 Sony/Columbia Motion Pictures, Culver City, CA. Audio Sweetening Supervisor, HDTV Development. Shows included Dallas/Married with Children.
Modern Video Post Production, Hollywood, CA. Shows included Star Trek, Star Trek The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Amen, Married with Children, McGuyver, Back to the Future, Stanley Kruprick’s Motion Picture Catalog, Tom Petty Music Videos The Post Group, Hollywood, Ca. On air tech director for Cable Music Channel, Audio Sweetening Engineer/Assistant Video Editor. Many award winning weekly TV shows and motion pictures.
The Disney Cannel, Hollywood, CA. Master Control On-Air Technical Director for Nationwide Cable TV Network. Launched 24 Hr Cable TV Network and Uplink Studio.
WSMW-TV27, Worcester, CA.
Master Control Technical Director. WBCN-FM 104.1, Boston, MA. FM Studio/Fm Transmitter Engineer. Commercial and On Air Production Engineer. WAAF-FM 107.3, Worcester, Ma. FM Studio/FM Transmitter Engineer. On Air DJ WICN-FM 90.5, Worcester, Ma.
FM Studio/FM Transmitter Engineer, New Studio Install and Construct, FM Transmitter Engineer
Other Skills
Windows Xp Professional, XP Home, Windows 2000 Operating Systems and Server, Win 2003 Server, Windows NT Server, PC networking, Wireless Networking, PC Security, PC Install/Repair/Trouble Shooting. Studio STL Links, High Power FM/AM/TV Transmitter Maintance/Install. Comply with FCC Regulations and Standards. GSM/CDMA Cellphone Technology. Education Emerson Collage, Boston, MA. Mass Communications Radio/TV. Attended 1975-1978
Worcester Alternative High School, Worcester, MA. Graduated 1975 References Provided upon Request
Updated 05/05/2008
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