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Todd Kehn

Todd Kehn

Omaha

Summary

My name is Todd Kehn and I have many jobs skills that I believe will be valuable to the position for which I am applying. I started working with television broadcasting in 1998 at WOWT TV in Omaha NE. I have worked for 2 other Local television stations in Omaha as well, My last experience in the audio/video world was for Straight Arrow News, an internet news source. I have experience in, Network Administration, Cybersecurity, UHF/VHF television broadcasting, Satcom, Microwave radio, audio/video, and team management.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Broadcast Engineer

SAN - Straight Arrow News
03.2022 - 12.2025
  • Maintenance of equipment for 3 camera, 1080p 60fps Video production studio.
  • Configured and optimized video and audio systems for seamless integration in studio production.
  • Support for all production equipment used in video and audio production including, Ross Carbonite video switcher, Ross Tria Duet and Tria + video systems, Ross Xpression graphics system, JVC 1080p cameras, teleprompter equipment, Yamaha Audio board with Dante Audio integration.
  • Administer Network for studio and office.
  • Proficient with FortiGate firewalls, HPE Aruba switches and Wireless Access Points, Unifi networking systems.
  • Provide Cybersecurity administration for network including remediation of virtual penetration test results, configuring and implementing firewall rules and changes, configuring and implementing Group Policy Objects to push to user workstations.


Field Service Technician

All Copy Products
05.2019 - 08.2022
  • Field Service customer support for managed print clients.
  • Field Service for multi-function office machines, and printers.
  • Electro mechanical troubleshooting of multi-function office machines.
  • Network connectivity troubleshooting of multi-function office machines.
  • Installation of VoIP appliances.
  • Installation of IP network cameras.
  • Network infrastructure cabling installation.

Field Service Technician

SolutionOne
01.2017 - 05.2019
  • Field Service customer support for managed print clients.
  • Field Service for multi-function office machines, and printers.
  • Electro mechanical troubleshooting of multi-function office machines.
  • Network connectivity troubleshooting of multi-function office machines.

Project Lead

Office Furniture Installers
02.2011 - 01.2017
  • Led installation teams during new modular office furniture installations, existing office furniture reconfigurations, and moves.
  • Account team manager for Veterans Administration account with duties including warehouse inventory management and install team management.
  • Managed logistics for furniture deliveries, including scheduling, inventory tracking, and quality checks.

Freelancer

TK Engineering
07.2008 - 03.2011
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and organization.
  • Negotiated contracts with both clients and vendors effectively, ensuring mutually-beneficial terms were agreed upon.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by delivering high-quality work within deadlines.
  • Analyzed user feedback to gather input and identify areas required for improvement.

Broadcast Engineer

KETV
04.2007 - 07.2008
  • Reduced downtime during critical events by swiftly diagnosing root causes and applying appropriate fixes to restore functionality quickly.
  • Supported remote broadcasts successfully by setting up satellite uplinks, microwave trucks, or other mobile transmission equipment as needed.
  • Enhanced broadcast quality by maintaining and upgrading equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for smoother broadcasts by troubleshooting technical issues promptly.

Broadcast Engineer

KPTM Fox 42
02.2005 - 04.2007
  • Enhanced broadcast quality by maintaining and upgrading equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Supported remote broadcasts successfully by setting up satellite uplinks, microwave trucks, or other mobile transmission equipment as needed.
  • Continuously researched emerging technologies in the broadcast industry to propose relevant innovations for potential adoption by the station.
  • Researched and evaluated new broadcast technologies to utilize latest technologies.
  • Setup and double-checked equipment for functionality before use.
  • Reduced downtime during critical events by swiftly diagnosing root causes and applying appropriate fixes to restore functionality quickly.
  • Safeguarded uninterrupted transmission with diligent monitoring of signal paths and swift resolution of problems.
  • Consistently met FCC regulations by diligently monitoring station output and adjusting transmission parameters accordingly.
  • Troubleshot issues with broadcast systems to resolve problems quickly to minimize downtime.

Contract SATCOM Engineer

TK Engineering
08.2003 - 03.2005

Managed installation and configuration of satellite communication systems for live broadcasting events.
Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on satellite uplink equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Collaborated with production teams to optimize signal strength and transmission clarity during live broadcasts.
Executed signal path monitoring to detect and resolve transmission problems promptly.

SATCOM Engineer

SATV Communications
09.2001 - 08.2003
  • Managed installation and configuration of satellite communication systems for live broadcasting events.
  • Performed routine maintenance and troubleshooting on satellite uplink equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with production teams to optimize signal strength and transmission clarity during live broadcasts.
  • Executed signal path monitoring to detect and resolve transmission problems promptly.

Broadcast Engineer

WOWT TV
05.1998 - 09.2001
  • Safeguarded uninterrupted transmission with diligent monitoring of signal paths and swift resolution of problems.
  • Streamlined workflow processes for smoother broadcasts by troubleshooting technical issues promptly.
  • Increased efficiency of operations through regular system evaluations and implementing necessary improvements.
  • Consistently met FCC regulations by diligently monitoring station output and adjusting transmission parameters accordingly.
  • Continuously researched emerging technologies in the broadcast industry to propose relevant innovations for potential adoption by the station.
  • Collaborated with production teams to execute high-quality live broadcasts, adhering to tight deadlines.
  • Optimized audiovisual systems for excellent on-air presentation, carefully calibrating each component as needed.
  • Supported remote broadcasts successfully by setting up satellite uplinks, microwave trucks, or other mobile transmission equipment as needed.

Education

No Degree - CCNA courses

Metropolitan Community College
Omaha, NE
08.2021

No Degree - Miconductor Electronics, PLC's, Communication Electronics (RF, SATCOM)

ITT Technical Institute
Omaha, NE
01.1997

Skills

  • Audio/video Studio Engineering
  • Network Administration
  • Cybersecurtiy remediation
  • UHF/VHF television broadcasting

  • Satcom
  • Microwave radio
  • Team management
  • Managed Print

Hobbies and Interests

  • Radio Communication
  • Electronics Hardware Hacking
  • Acoustic Guitar/Ukulele

Timeline

Senior Broadcast Engineer

SAN - Straight Arrow News
03.2022 - 12.2025

Field Service Technician

All Copy Products
05.2019 - 08.2022

Field Service Technician

SolutionOne
01.2017 - 05.2019

Project Lead

Office Furniture Installers
02.2011 - 01.2017

Freelancer

TK Engineering
07.2008 - 03.2011

Broadcast Engineer

KETV
04.2007 - 07.2008

Broadcast Engineer

KPTM Fox 42
02.2005 - 04.2007

Contract SATCOM Engineer

TK Engineering
08.2003 - 03.2005

SATCOM Engineer

SATV Communications
09.2001 - 08.2003

Broadcast Engineer

WOWT TV
05.1998 - 09.2001

No Degree - CCNA courses

Metropolitan Community College

No Degree - Miconductor Electronics, PLC's, Communication Electronics (RF, SATCOM)

ITT Technical Institute
Todd Kehn