Ian Baker Broadcast Consultancy

Brief CV

Ian Baker offers consultancy services in the technology of electronic media. He has extensive experience in many aspects of the management of media and operational management. This experience is combined with an ability to see the "bigger picture" and to develop strategic approaches to projects and to operations.

In addition Ian has experience of large scale sales, purchasing and tendering, installation and completion of projects. As a Broadcast consultant to Avid Ian obtained experience in many Broadcasters and other media companies throughout Europe.

Previously as Head of Technical Strategy at the BBC Ian was overseeing a range of Projects. Ian's operational experience includes

Providing Strategic overview of the BBC's Broadcasting operations
Technical management of the BBC's Presentation and Transmission department,
Head of Technology for the BBC's Internet operation (www.bbc.co.uk)
Many years in Post Production and Graphic Design.

As a result of his wide experience Ian was the BBC's technical representative on production technology at the European Broadcasting Union. Experience:

A wide ranging technical background leading to an ability to understand new issues very quickly.

Commercial experience with a major equipment supplier.
Technical responsibility for the BBC's play out services.
Technical responsibility for the BBC's online and television services.
Many roles in Post Production business both technical and sales orientated.

Strengths:

Wide knowledge of digital platforms and systems.
Ability to see how technology can serve a business.
Considerable experience in successfully managing a large team.
Ability to work with colleagues to develop and put forward a strategy.
15 years playing major role in electronic media's technical developments.

Career Headlines

2000	Broadcast Consultant, Avid International
1998 - 2000	Head of Technical Strategy, BBC Broadcast
1999	Head of Technology for BBC Online
1998	Head of Technology for BBC Presentation
1997	Head of Strategy and Development, BBC Post Production and Graphic Design
1995	Head of Sales and Marketing, BBC Post Production and Graphic Design
1992	Head of Engineering, BBC Post Production and Graphic Design
1990	Manager Engineering, BBC Post Production and Graphic Design
1989	Technical Manager, Michael Stevens and Partners
1980-1988	Video tape and Systems Engineer, BBC
1977	University College, Oxford (BA Physics)

Major Publications

Introducing New Technology: Audio in Non-Linear Editing and Other examples; Proceedings of International Broadcasting Convention, 1996.

Presenting Widescreen and Standard Television Channels Side By Side; Proceedings of Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, Pasadena, 1998.

Handling Risks in Hard Disc Systems, Proceedings of International Broadcasting Convention, 1998.

Happy Hour Rescue; A Yachting Monthly Anthology of Short Stories: 1993

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