Broadcast & Media Technology References
Below is a selection of professional references demonstrating more than 35 years of experience in broadcast engineering, IP media infrastructures, SMPTE ST-2110, remote production, and software-defined production environments.
Independent Media Technology Consultancy
Self-Employed | Oct 2020 – Present
Technical Media Consultant
Media technology consultancy, system design, technical project management, and RFI/RFP writing for broadcasters, vendors, and service providers.
Core activities:
- Broadcast and IP system architecture
- SMPTE ST-2110 engineering and design
- Technology strategy and roadmap development
- Technical tender documentation (RFI/RFP)
- Engineering support and system integration
- Hourly Rated services for M&A and investor consultancy firms
📍 Antwerp, Belgium | Hybrid
Selected Consultancy & Project References
RTL Belgium
Project Manager & Technology Consultant | Nov 2023 – Jul 2025
Led and supported the migration from a legacy broadcast infrastructure to an SMPTE ST-2110 IP production environment, covering production, contribution, and operational workflows.
📍 Brussels, Belgium | Hybrid
Saudi Sports Company (SSC)
Technology Consultant & Technical Writer | Nov 2022 – Mar 2023
Defined the technology concept and RFP for a centralized remote production facility for football production in Saudi Arabia.
Scope included:
- Hybrid baseband and SMPTE ST-2110 architecture
- Centralized production with four galleries and an MCR
- J2K contribution workflows
- Supplier selection methodology and bid evaluation
📍 Hybrid | NDA applies
Non-Disclosed Media Rights Holder
Technology Consultant | 2022
Technical analysis of live sports production technologies, focusing on efficiency, scalability, and future readiness.
📍 Remote | NDA applies
Vendor & Manufacturer References
Sony Professional Europe
Technology Consultant & Business Analyst | 2020 – 2022
Multiple assignments, including:
- Market research on virtualized and cloud-based live production
- Competitive analysis of broadcast control and orchestration systems
- Research and technical writing on SMPTE ST-2110 adoption
- White paper and full market reports (up to 80 pages)
📍 Remote
RIEDEL Communications
Consultant | Nov 2021 – Jan 2022
360° market research, feasibility study, and technology analysis on a media technology topic, including executive-level presentation of findings.
📍 Hybrid
NetOn.Live
Technical Writer & Trainer | Jan 2022 – Present
Authoring of the LiveOS user manual and context-sensitive help system using Adobe RoboHelp. Development of training materials and delivery of technical training.
📍 Remote
Market Research & Innovation
European Funding Organisation (Non-Disclosed)
Startup Evaluator | 2021 – 2022
Evaluation of media technology start-ups for innovation funding programs, assessing technical feasibility, scalability, and market relevance.
📍 Remote
Executive Experience in Broadcast Operations
Gravity Media – EMG
Chief Technology Officer | 2015 – 2020
Member of the Group Executive Committee, responsible for:
- Group technology strategy and CAPEX management
- Harmonization of broadcast and production assets
- Executive reporting to shareholders
- Technology representation at international events
Key projects:
- OBJECTIVE 2020 RFI/RFP: Modular IP production infrastructure (commercialized as DiPloy), used at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics
- Camera fleet standardization (200+ cameras, €20M+)
- Five-year framework agreements for lenses (€4M/year)
📍 Paris, France
Gravity Media – EMG
New Technology Officer | 2011 – 2015
Led the Group Innovation and Technology Team, investigating emerging broadcast technologies and production workflows.
NEP Belgium
Technical & Operations Manager | 2006 – 2011
Management responsibility for technical facilities, investments, and operations of OB services in Belgium.
Early Career
- Production Engineer / EIC – NEP Belgium
- Lecturer in TV Engineering – Erasmushogeschool Brussel
- Post-Production Editor & Sound Engineer – Pittoors Video Team, DPG Media
- Sound Engineer – VRT (Belgian Public Radio)
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