Kent B.
About Kent B.
Kent B. is a Senior Design Engineer with extensive experience managing project budgets for clients in various sectors, including Technology and Media. He has held multiple roles in the broadcast and engineering fields, contributing to significant projects and certifications throughout his career.
Work at Diversified
Kent B. has been employed at Diversified as a Senior Design Engineer since 2020. In this role, he manages midsized to large project budgets for premier clients across various sectors, including Technology, Media, Education, Sports, and Finance. He serves as a lead engineer responsible for Request for Proposal (RFP) preparation and customer engagements, focusing on technology leadership and developing partnerships. Kent plays a key role in all stages of the project life cycle, which includes Sales Engineering, Design and Documentation Engineering, Commissioning, and Technical Support.
Previous Experience in Broadcast Engineering
Before joining Diversified, Kent B. held several positions in the broadcast engineering field. He worked at Pac-12 Networks as Manager of Broadcast Engineering from 2012 to 2020, where he contributed to various engineering projects. Prior to that, he was a Studio Remote Operator (Director) at KRON-TV from 2011 to 2016 and worked in TV Operations at KGO-TV from 2011 to 2014. His experience in these roles provided him with a strong foundation in broadcast technology and operations.
Education and Expertise
Kent B. studied at San Francisco State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio/TV and Philosophy from 2001 to 2006. He also completed his General Education at El Dorado High School, achieving a diploma from 1997 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in various technical areas, including SDI (SD, HD, UHD), SMPTE ST-2110, and cloud-based production systems.
Career Background
Kent B. has a diverse career background that includes roles in media coordination and customer service. He worked as a Media Coordinator for the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 3 from 2006 to 2009 and served as a Customer Service and Sales Representative at Wells Fargo from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, he held positions as a Studio One Show Director at San Francisco State University in 2003 and as a Promotions Assistant at KTVU in 2004.
Achievements in Certification
Kent B. played a significant role in attaining ISO-9001 and ISO-45001 certification for the Santa Clara, CA office. His contributions were pivotal in ensuring compliance with these international standards, which focus on quality management and occupational health and safety, respectively.