I've been an electrical engineer for over 40 years. Most of that time I have worked in TV and Audio (music) studios, both mixing and editing for TV, Radio, Internet... , and building and maintaining the studios and equipment.

Thomas J. Bibla

I've been an electrical engineer for over 40 years. Most of that time I have worked in TV and Audio (music) studios, both mixing and editing for TV, Radio, Internet... , and building and maintaining the studios and equipment.

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I’ve been an electrical engineer for over 40 years. Most of that time I have worked in TV and Audio (music) studios, both mixing and editing for TV, Radio, Internet… , and building and maintaining the studios and equipment.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Electrical Engineer, Video and Audio Editor / Engineer, Lighting and Sound Design, IT Networks at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 1993 - Present
Freelance electrical engineering and multimedia specialist providing video/audio editing, lighting and sound design, IT network setup, acoustic consulting, and project systems design. Performs sound and video editing for commercials and film/TV projects; proficient with Sonar, Pro Tools, Sound Forge, Avid, After Effects, Premiere, Davinci, and Vegas. Serves a broad client base including Discovery Channel, Fuse TV, TLC TV, Edge Entertainment, Tapestry International, Sears, Liberty Studio, Archon Partners, Powella Productions, pREX, Burson-Marsteller, Trade The News, Miracle Audio, and Talking Points Memo.
Chief Technical Engineer / Audio Engineer at Tapestry International
November 1, 2008 - October 22, 2025
Sound Design / Mixer, Video Engineer and System Designer. Manages Avid Adrenalin, video servers, conference room design, storage and backup solutions. Audio Engineer, Sound Designer / Mixer on 'Assignment Discovery' (Emmy-winning program). Audio Restoration.
Chief Engineer at Teatown Video, Inc.
May 1, 2002 - October 22, 2025
Design, rewire, maintain, upgrade of component digital video; Symphony room, Avid, Image Motion Control; internet and phone systems; Dub room design and construction; video format conversions; Television broadcast QC.
Engineer at PhotoMag Sound Studio
January 1, 2000 - October 22, 2025
Maintenance on all studio equipment and networks (hardware and software); ISDN, DSL; building systems including air conditioners and elevators.
Engineer - Video Maintenance at CLICK3x – NY / (SOUND LOUNGE)
November 1, 1998 - October 22, 2025
Repairing audio and video systems; PC and Mac maintenance (hardware and software) at a graphics-intensive SGI facility (Flame and Flint on ONYX mainframes).
Project Engineer / Audio Engineer at GRAMERCY BROADCAST CENTER
April 1, 1997 - October 22, 2025
Design, construction, maintenance and purchasing for Young & Rubicam TV facility; multi-phone, live satellite, multi-site, Gentner Hybrid, RF, multiple roll-ins, media tours, DAW/multitrack, MIDI, live concerts and events; in-truck operations; 24/7 on-call emergencies; ISDN Polycom/PictureTel conference rooms.
Consultant / Engineering Services at B.C. TECHNOLOGIES
January 1, 1993 - October 22, 2025
Freelance designing, building and repairing electronic equipment for video and audio studios; design/build PCs and workstations (DOS, Win 3.11, Win98, WindowsNT & MAC); green screen and virtual set productions; studio design and construction.
Engineer / Design Consultant (co-owner) at NIGHT LIGHTS OUTDOOR LIGHTING STUDIO
July 1, 1993 - October 22, 2025
Designed lighting systems for residential and commercial properties in the NYC and Long Island areas.
Technical Support / Engineering at GORDON ENTERPRISES
January 1, 1989 - October 22, 2025
Engineer for Gordon Enterprises’ three sister companies; installed, repaired and designed various audio/video and film-related equipment including Sound Workshop, Neve, SSL, Sony/MCI and Raven consoles; 2” analog audio and 1” video recorder maintenance; DASH Digital Multitrack.
Department Head, Engineering at ADCOM COMMUNICATIONS
May 1, 1988 - October 22, 2025
Designed, serviced and integrated video production, editing, 3D graphic and animation systems; installation and repair of TBCs, switchers, editing systems, DVEs, VTRs, cameras, MIDI synths, audio processing devices, PC and mini computers.
Electrical Engineer at HARRIS CORPORATION
April 1, 1987 - October 22, 2025
Test engineering department - Analog section: Developed, designed and updated test procedures and assemblies for analog and digital circuits; test and integration of microwave radar altimeter test assemblies; night engineer in charge of evening shift technicians.

Education

B.S.E.E. at Polytechnic Institute of New York (Polytechnic University – NYU Tandon School of Engineering)
January 11, 2030 - October 22, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications