I'm Héctor, a broadcasting technology professional with a hands-on background in designing, installing and maintaining audio, video and IP transmission systems. I enjoy leading technical teams and turning complex broadcast challenges into reliable, scalable solutions. Throughout my career I have worked on high-profile projects such as FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, UEFA EURO 2024 and Paris 2024 Olympics, coordinating 37 studios and multiple control centers, while staying focused on quality, security and on-time delivery.

Héctor Zafra Villamuela

I'm Héctor, a broadcasting technology professional with a hands-on background in designing, installing and maintaining audio, video and IP transmission systems. I enjoy leading technical teams and turning complex broadcast challenges into reliable, scalable solutions. Throughout my career I have worked on high-profile projects such as FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, UEFA EURO 2024 and Paris 2024 Olympics, coordinating 37 studios and multiple control centers, while staying focused on quality, security and on-time delivery.

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I’m Héctor, a broadcasting technology professional with a hands-on background in designing, installing and maintaining audio, video and IP transmission systems. I enjoy leading technical teams and turning complex broadcast challenges into reliable, scalable solutions.

Throughout my career I have worked on high-profile projects such as FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, UEFA EURO 2024 and Paris 2024 Olympics, coordinating 37 studios and multiple control centers, while staying focused on quality, security and on-time delivery.

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Experience Level

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Technical manager of central studios at PRISA RADIO – Cadena SER
March 1, 2022 - Present
Design, installation and maintenance of audio, video, radio and IP transmission systems. Planning and supervision of maintenance tasks and management of a team of broadcasting technicians. Facilities equipped with 37 studios, two DP Cs, an Audio and Video Control Centre.
System Engineer UEX at NAGRAVISION – Kudelski Group (NAGRA)
December 1, 2020 - March 1, 2022
System administration based on Linux servers, virtualized environments and cloud infrastructures. Development of OpenTV activities, integration with third parties such as Harmonic and Edgeware for clients such as Movistar+, Euskaltel, Claro, etc.
Audiovisual broadcast product and installations engineer at ASPA – Association of Audiovisual Services and Products
October 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
Experienced with audio consoles and matrixes, management software for audio and communications, video production and broadcast automatic system, audio and video IP encoders, clocks and time distribution servers, etc. These products belong to leading brands in the broadcast market such as Stagetec, DHD.audio, Prodys, Audinate, Axel Technology, Multicam, D&R, Yellowtech, Bodet, etc.

Education

Degree in Sound and Image Engineering at University of Málaga
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Degree in Sound and Image Engineering at Wrocław University of Science and Technology
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Degree in Sound and Image Engineering at Polytechnic University of Madrid
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Dante Level 1, 2 y 3 Course and Certification at Madrid
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Dante Level 1, 2 y 3 Course and Certification
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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