Kenneth Vedder Jr.
84 Woods Ave
Apt 1
Somerville, MA 02144
kenneth.vedder@gmail.com
419-235-4851
http://www.kvedder.com
WBZ-TV
Boston, Massachusetts
Engineering Crew Chief
January 2013 – Present Day
 Supervise a staff of 4 maintenance engineers.
 Integrate new equipment into the facility.
 Update and maintain facility documentation.
 Ensure proper operation of all building equipment to support ENG operations.
WTLW-TV
Lima, Ohio
Broadcast IT Engineer
September 2008 – January 2013
 Was responsible for the installation, configuration and administration of all computer based
systems in the facility. This included laptops, desktops,smart phones, tablets and servers for
a total of 75+machines.
 Monitored and maintained the station’s Rohde and Schwartz digital transmitter and
transmission line. Also serviced tower strobe electronics.
 Provided reliable, efficient technical support to staff, addressing issues that occur both in the
IT and broadcast engineering domains.
 Coordinated file based delivery of content with distributors, ensuring proper format and
delivery times.
 Designed and built many of the station’s servers using the latest and most relevant computer
hardware while ensuring reliability and redundancy in case of failure.
 Using a “green field” installation, rebuilt the station’s network infrastructure from the ground up
to meet the challenges of an IT centric broadcast environment. Some of the hardware used
included:
o HP Procurve Core Switching
o Sonicwall Enterprise Class Firewall and VPN Clients
o FTP Servers for File Based Content Delivery
 Administered the networks through the use of Active Directory and Group Policy along with
DHCP and DNS servers.
 Constructed and configured an open source CentOS based VoIP phone system using
Trixbox and Cisco IP phones.
o Lowered the stations monthly phone expenses by 70%.
 Used VMWareESXi on select servers to reduce hardware cost and maximize hardware
resources.
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Documented all network configurations and building wiring using Microsoft Visio and VidCAD
(AutoCAD Based software).
Was on call 24/7 to provide technical support.
Constructed two sports production trucks. The hardware included:
o Ross Vision Switchers
o File Based Video Playout
o Avid Deko Graphics
Designed and integrated afile based Miranda iTX master control multi-channel automation
system which includedrouting, multiviewer and all supporting equipment. This replaced the
station’s Grass Valley Profile servers and Sundance Automation.
Provided engineering support for all aspects of studio and remote productions.
o This includes configuring equipment, verifying correct operations for the production,
and resolving any technical issues that develop.
Software Experience
 Includes but is not limited to:
o Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Win 7/8
o Windows Server 2003 and 2008 R2
o Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2008
o Office 2000, 2003, 2007, 2010
o Red Hat Linux, CentOS
o VidCAD A/V Design Software
o AutoCAD 2012
o Myers ProTrack Traffic Software
o Miranda iTX Automation
o Avid Sundance Automation
o Android, iOS, and Google Apps
o Adobe Premiere Pro CS4, CS5, and CS6
o RhozetProMedia Carbon
o METUS Media Asset Management System
Master Control Operator / Assistant Engineer
Robert Morris University Television
Pittsburgh, PA
September 2004 – August 2008
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Maintaining and performing maintenance on all equipment in Robert Morris’s Academic
Media Center
Avid iNews System Administrator
Perform maintenance on the Windows client machines to ensure proper operation.
Assisted in the design for RMU’s radio station.
Azcar Technologies
Installer Apprentice
Pittsburgh, PA
May 2007 – August 2007
 Assist and learn from junior and senior installers on how to properly install wire and broadcast
equipment.
 Installing racks and terminating various types of wires with the proper connector.
Engineering Intern
NEP Broadcasting System Integration
Pittsburgh, PA
June 2006 – August 2006
 Trained with and assisted engineers and wiremen in the refurbishing and construction of
mobile production trucks.
 Constructed various types of cables, BNC, XLR, DT12, and Triax.
Education
Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA
September 2004 – September 2008
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B.A. Corporate Communications
Northwest Pennsylvania Collegiate Academy, Erie, PA
September 2000 – June 2004
 High School Diploma
 Magna Cum Laude
Relevant Interests
Licensed Amateur Radio Operator
Class: Technician
Call sign: KD8QWO
References
Jeff Klingler
Chief Engineer
WTLW-TV Lima, Ohio
engineer@wtlw.com
419-339-4444 (x129)
419-296-8817 (mobile)
Joseph T. Hale
Television Engineer
Robert Morris University
halej@rmu.edu
412-397-3919
Ben Rife
Production Manager
WTLW-TV Lima, Ohio
brife@wtlw.com
937-789-9282
Zach Bowers
zbowers@wtlw.com
567-204-6331