I am a seasoned technology and production leader with over 35 years in live and recorded broadcasting, digital multimedia, film, and TV production. I specialize in technology strategy, IT management, and production engineering, designing and implementing broadcast infrastructures, cloud platforms, and content distribution systems. I excel at vendor management, budget planning, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. My hands-on work spans motion capture, stereoscopic imaging, virtual stagecraft, live sound reinforcement, and feature film production. I’ve led cross-functional teams, built scalable technical ecosystems, and steered complex say-to-air productions from concept through delivery. I’m passionate about mentoring colleagues, evolving integration between technology and creative workflows, and delivering reliable, compliant solutions that enable creative teams to tell stories with impact.

E. Alan Contino

I am a seasoned technology and production leader with over 35 years in live and recorded broadcasting, digital multimedia, film, and TV production. I specialize in technology strategy, IT management, and production engineering, designing and implementing broadcast infrastructures, cloud platforms, and content distribution systems. I excel at vendor management, budget planning, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. My hands-on work spans motion capture, stereoscopic imaging, virtual stagecraft, live sound reinforcement, and feature film production. I’ve led cross-functional teams, built scalable technical ecosystems, and steered complex say-to-air productions from concept through delivery. I’m passionate about mentoring colleagues, evolving integration between technology and creative workflows, and delivering reliable, compliant solutions that enable creative teams to tell stories with impact.

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I am a seasoned technology and production leader with over 35 years in live and recorded broadcasting, digital multimedia, film, and TV production. I specialize in technology strategy, IT management, and production engineering, designing and implementing broadcast infrastructures, cloud platforms, and content distribution systems. I excel at vendor management, budget planning, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. My hands-on work spans motion capture, stereoscopic imaging, virtual stagecraft, live sound reinforcement, and feature film production.

I’ve led cross-functional teams, built scalable technical ecosystems, and steered complex say-to-air productions from concept through delivery. I’m passionate about mentoring colleagues, evolving integration between technology and creative workflows, and delivering reliable, compliant solutions that enable creative teams to tell stories with impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Chief Technology Officer at New Radio Media, LLC – NRM Streamcast
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Directed vision, strategy, and execution of all organizational technologies, including IT, production, and engineering. Managed technology budgets, capital expenditure planning, and vendor contracts to optimize resource allocation and ensure compliant, cost-effective service delivery.
Chief Engineer, Head of Research and Development at Henry Ford College, Virtual Theatricality Laboratory
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Supervised Motion Capture production for real-time and pre-recorded stage productions. Engineered and integrated 3D stereoscopic systems for real-time projection and editing. Developed and implemented virtual stagecraft technology for live production synergy.
Executive Producer, Senior Partner, Chief Engineer, Editor at Delirium Films Partnership, Production Co-op
October 1, 1995 - November 11, 2025
Provided freelance live remote broadcast engineering for major networks (e.g., ESPN, FOXSports). Supervised preproduction, production, and post-production contracts; coordinated visual effects production and managed studio/edit suite operations.
Support Engineer, Demonstrations Systems Designer at ENCO Systems, Inc.
September 1, 2001 - September 1, 2001
Delivered technical support for software and hardware applications of Digital Audio Delivery automation systems. Researched and developed video delivery automation systems and designed demonstration systems for marketing and sales teams.
Chief Engineer at Wayne State University, University Television
June 1, 1999 - June 1, 1999
Acted as Chief Operating Engineer for production studio and post-production suites. Engineered live ATSC/NTSC broadcasting and ENG production; operated Steadicam and Betacam on location; edited content using Avid and Media 100 with visual effects.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Film Studies and Game Design at University Of Michigan – Dearborn
January 1, 2004 - November 11, 2025
Associate Degree in Telecommunications (Film, TV, Radio) at Henry Ford Community College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor's Degree in Science - Electrical Engineering; Fine Arts – Music at Eastern Michigan University
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996
Graduate Diploma in Theology and Bible Studies at Fairlane Christian Schools
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1993
Apple Systems Support Technician at CompuMaster, Apple Systems Division
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1998
Kaizen Trainer; Q1 Certification at John Hancock, Ford Contractor Employee Training
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 1996
IEEE Circuit Designer at James I. Maley Technical Center
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Computer Science Technician at Dearborn Education Technical Center
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1993
Film Processing, Animation and Editing Certification at William D. Ford Technical Center
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1988
Bachelor's Degree (Double Major: Film Studies, Game Design) at University Of Michigan – Dearborn
January 1, 2004 - November 11, 2025
Associate Degree at Henry Ford Community College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor's Degree (Science - Electrical Engineering, Fine Arts – Music) at Eastern Michigan University
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996
Graduate Diploma at Fairlane Christian Schools
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1993
Bachelor's Degree in Film Studies and Game Design at University Of Michigan – Dearborn
January 1, 2004 - November 11, 2025
Associate Degree in Telecommunications (Film, TV, Radio) at Henry Ford Community College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering and Fine Arts (Music) at Eastern Michigan University
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996
Graduate Diploma in Theology and Bible Studies at Fairlane Christian Schools
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1993
Double Major: Film Studies and Game Design at University Of Michigan – Dearborn
January 1, 2004 - November 11, 2025
Major: Telecommunications (Film, TV, Radio) at Henry Ford Community College
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1996
Double Major: Science - Electrical Engineering, Fine Arts – Music at Eastern Michigan University
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996
Graduate Diploma: Theology and College Prep. General Ed at Fairlane Christian Schools
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1993
Macintosh Technical Support, Systems Design & Integration (Certification) at CompuMaster, Apple Systems Division
January 1, 1998 - November 11, 2025
Kaizen trainer and Quality Improvement (Q1) at John Hancock, Ford Contractor Employee Training
January 1, 1996 - November 11, 2025
IEEE circuit designer at James I. Maley Technical Center
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Computer Science, Systems Operations and Integration at Dearborn Education Technical Center
January 1, 1993 - November 11, 2025
Art, 35mm & 16mm motion picture production, stop-motion, 2d & clay animation at William D. Ford Technical Center
January 1, 1988 - November 11, 2025

Qualifications

Apple Systems Support Technician
January 1, 1998 - November 11, 2025
Kaizen Trainer; Q1 Certification
January 1, 1996 - November 11, 2025
IEEE Circuit Designer
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Graduate Diploma in Theology & Bible Studies
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1993
Apple Systems Support Technician
January 1, 1998 - November 11, 2025
Kaizen (Quality Management & Processes), Q1 (Quality One reliability processes)
January 1, 1996 - November 11, 2025
IEEE Circuit Designer
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995
Computer Science Technician
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1993
Apple Systems Support Technician
January 1, 1998 - November 11, 2025
Kaizen Trainer and Q1 Practices Certification
January 1, 1996 - November 11, 2025
IEEE Circuit Designer Certification
January 1, 1993 - November 11, 2025
Computer Science Technician Certification
January 1, 1993 - November 11, 2025
Film Processing, Animation and Editing Certification
January 1, 1988 - November 11, 2025
Graduate Diploma in Theology and Bible Studies
January 1, 1988 - January 1, 1993
Apple Systems Support Technician
January 1, 1998 - November 11, 2025
Kaizen Trainer / Quality One (Q1) Certification
January 1, 1996 - November 11, 2025
IEEE Circuit Designer
January 1, 1993 - November 11, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Telecommunications, Professional Services