Thomas Carlisle
About Thomas Carlisle
Thomas Carlisle serves as the Director of Cloud Innovation at Diversified, where he has worked since 2022. He specializes in managing cloud-based media solutions and partnerships with major platforms like Microsoft Azure, AWS, and GCP.
Work at Diversified
Thomas Carlisle serves as the Director of Cloud Innovation at Diversified, a position he has held since 2022. Based in Mesa, Arizona, he is responsible for managing Microsoft Azure Media & Entertainment subscriptions, ensuring seamless user experiences and business continuity. In addition, he leads Diversified's partnerships with both the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Amazon Web Services (AWS) Media & Entertainment teams. Carlisle is instrumental in developing cloud-based live media production solutions that align with client business needs and media workflows.
Previous Experience
Before joining Diversified, Thomas Carlisle accumulated extensive experience in the broadcast engineering field. He worked at SNEAKY BIG as a Senior Broadcast Engineer from 2016 to 2020. Prior to that, he held the position of Broadcast Maintenance Engineer at KPNX 12 News NBC from 2014 to 2016. His career also includes a role as a Quartermaster/Broadcast Maintenance Technician at Fox News Channel in 2012 and as a Broadcast Engineer at Trade The News from 2004 to 2012. Additionally, he served as Special Projects Manager at Blackmagic Design from 2020 to 2022.
Education and Expertise
Thomas Carlisle studied at Arizona State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology. He also completed the Cisco Network Academy CCNA Program at Mesa Community College. His educational background complements his technical expertise in broadcast engineering and cloud innovation, equipping him with the skills necessary to lead cloud-based media solutions.
Cloud Innovations and Initiatives
In his role at Diversified, Thomas Carlisle has designed and launched AWS and GCP cloud organizations aimed at enhancing scalability and cost-efficiency for media production. He develops tailored cloud-based live media production solutions that address specific client needs and optimize media workflows. His leadership in the Live Cloud Production initiative reflects his commitment to advancing cloud technologies within the media and entertainment sector.