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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