Kevin Roberts
About Kevin Roberts
Kevin Roberts is a Video Operations Engineer with extensive experience in video production and telepresence technology. He has worked for notable companies such as FriendFinder Networks, Cisco Systems, and currently Poly, where he specializes in large-scale event integration and technical support.
Work at Poly
Kevin Roberts has been employed at Poly as a Video Operations Engineer since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for planning and providing technical advising for large-scale demonstrations, expos, and global all-hands events. He coordinates with CiscoTV to facilitate broadcasting to remote theaters, ensuring seamless communication and presentation. Additionally, he provides remote user troubleshooting and support, along with monitoring live event and Video on Demand (VoD) user metrics. His work includes creating extensive audio and video signal path diagrams for various facilities, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of video operations.
Previous Experience
Before joining Poly, Kevin Roberts worked at ANI at Cisco Systems as a Video Production Technician from 2006 to 2012. His responsibilities included managing video production processes on the San Jose campus. Prior to that, he was a QA Technician at FriendFinder Networks, Inc. from 2002 to 2005, where he gained experience in quality assurance practices. This diverse background in video production and quality assurance has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set relevant to his current role.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Roberts earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, studying from 1997 to 2001. In addition to his degree, he obtained a Certificate in Okazaki Long Life Massage from Kilohana School of Massage in 2010. His technical expertise includes proficiency in Cisco TelePresence and Tandberg TelePresence operation, installation, and custom configuration, particularly for prototype learning rooms and event integration. He is also OSX Server Certified and administers the Apple Xsan system.
Technical Skills
Kevin Roberts possesses a range of technical skills that enhance his effectiveness as a Video Operations Engineer. He specializes in Cisco TelePresence and Tandberg TelePresence systems, focusing on their operation and installation. His expertise extends to custom configuration for learning environments and event integration. He is adept at creating detailed audio and video signal path diagrams, which are essential for managing complex video setups. Additionally, his certification in OSX Server and experience with Apple Xsan systems further bolster his technical capabilities.