Open To Work
DAMIEN PERKINS
Los Angeles
Summary
Broadcast technician with expertise in live production support and video over IP technologies at FanduelTV and DirecTV. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems and lead successful channel launches. Skilled in AWS Media Services and fostering team collaboration for seamless operations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Broadcast Technician
FANDUEL GROUP
Los Angeles
11.2025 - Current
- Support 24/7 live broadcast and streaming operations across studio, remote, and field environments
- Maintain and troubleshoot full video signal chains including encoding, transcoding, CDN delivery, and playback systems
- Provided real-time technical support for on-air operations, minimizing downtime during broadcasts
- Diagnose and resolve SDI and IP-based broadcast infrastructure issues
- Utilized AWS MediaConnect for reliable international live event transport, enhancing coverage of EuroLeague Basketball and WTT Table Tennis
- Supported LiveU contribution workflows for major live events, ensuring seamless broadcasts for Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup
- Adhered to broadcast change management protocols and documentation processes
TOC Operator (Media Operations)
FANDUEL GROUP
Los Angeles
06.2025 - 11.2025
- Scheduled and executed live and automated broadcast events using MediaOps systems to ensure seamless operations
- Monitored live feeds for timing accuracy and signal integrity
- Coordinated real-time issue resolution with engineering teams to minimize disruption during broadcasts
- Created and maintained event jobs for automated start/stop workflows
- Maintained operational logs and documentation for improved accuracy and accountability
Senior Broadcast Technician
DIRECTV
Los Angeles
07.2016 - 05.2024
- Led launch of 15+ ST 2110-based channels supporting 500+ annual 4K live sports events
- Oversaw 400+ channel distribution across HD, SD, and 4K workflows to enhance viewer experience
- Managed 200+ broadcast servers across ITX, Grass Valley, and UMP platforms for reliable operations
- Collaborated with automation team to upgrade 300+ video servers, ensuring minimal downtime and service continuity
- Configured compression systems for large-scale multi-channel distribution
- Performed diagnostics on encoders, decoders, routers, and IP transmission systems
- Installed and integrated broadcast systems per engineering specifications
- Maintained SCTE signaling, automation, and monitoring systems
- Served as lead trainer for new technicians and onboarding programs
Broadcast Technician
DIRECTV
Los Angeles
07.2008 - 07.2016
- Supported international broadcasts for 2008 and 2012 Olympic Games, ensuring high-quality transmission
- Installed and maintained HD/SD broadcast infrastructure across production environments
- Troubleshot RF, compression, network, and automation system failures
- Installed and maintained 250+ Sencore decoders (SDI, ASI, VoIP)
- Maintained and upgraded ITX server environments to facilitate reliable PPV and live sports distribution
- Supported platform migrations and system upgrades across multiple ITX versions
- Assisted engineering in developing SOPs and technical documentation, enhancing operational consistency
Education
A.A. - Computer Science
Long Beach City College
Long Beach06-2027
Skills
- Live production support
- Broadcast engineering
- SDI/IP signal flow
- Video over IP
- Encoding/transcoding
- OTT delivery
- CDN delivery
- AWS Media Services
- Video compression techniques
- Diagnostics troubleshooting
- Broadcast signal routing
- Systems integration
- Networking protocols
- SCTE standards
- Signal monitoring tools
- Elemental tech
- VistaLink solutions
- Broadcast routers
- Imagine Communications
- ITX equipment
- SDI specifications
- ASI specifications
- MPEG formats
- Production workflow management
- MPEG formats
Websites
Certification
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Key Impact Highlights
- ST 2110 channel launch (15+ channels)
- 4K live sports distribution (500+ events annually)
- Maintaned On air efficiency during high profile events, including Olympics, Kentucky Derby, Breeder's Cup
- 300+ server automation upgrade initiative
- Olympic Games broadcast operations (2008-2024)
- Multi-million viewer live event contribution workflows
- 400+ channel broadcast infrastructure support
Military Experience
U.S. Air Force, Communications Systems Operator / Systems Technician / Computer Systems Operator, 11/01/01, 03/31/23, Provided Tier I technical support for communications and network systems, Maintained large-scale communications infrastructure, Diagnosed hardware, software, and network issues across enterprise environments, Supported technical training and operational readiness programs
Technical Tools And Systems
- Harmonic
- Elemental
- Grass Valley
- ITX
- UMP
- Evertz
- Vistalink
- Magnum Routers
- Imagine Communications
- DataMiner
- AWS MediaConnect
- AWS MediaLive
- AWS MediaPackage
- SDI
- ASI
- SMPTE 2110
- MPEG-2/4
- TCP/IP
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteHybridSalary Range
$74000/yr - $108000/yrTimeline
Broadcast Technician
FANDUEL GROUP
11.2025 - Current
TOC Operator (Media Operations)
FANDUEL GROUP
06.2025 - 11.2025
Senior Broadcast Technician
DIRECTV
07.2016 - 05.2024
Broadcast Technician
DIRECTV
07.2008 - 07.2016
A.A. - Computer Science
Long Beach City College