Jon Gray
About Jon Gray
Jon Gray is a Technical Support Engineer at AWS Elemental, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in broadcasting and engineering, having previously held positions at Harmonic, Evs Broadcast Equipment, and Fremantlemedia UK.
Work at AWS Elemental
Jon Gray has been employed at AWS Elemental, a subsidiary of Amazon Web Services, as a Technical Support Engineer since 2016. His role involves providing technical support and solutions to clients, focusing on cloud-based workflows and video processing technologies. His experience in this position spans over eight years, during which he has developed expertise in managing complex technical issues and ensuring optimal performance of AWS Elemental products.
Previous Experience at Harmonic
Prior to his current role, Jon Gray worked at Harmonic as a Senior Field Service Engineer from 2007 to 2015. During his eight years in this position, he was based in San Jose, California. His responsibilities included supporting and maintaining video delivery systems, which contributed to his extensive knowledge in the field of broadcast engineering.
Technical Background and Skills
Jon Gray possesses a strong technical background with expertise in implementing cloud-based supply chain workflows for high-profile customers. He specializes in integrating Elemental products into various content workflows, including Apple HLS, Adobe Primetime, Microsoft Smooth Streaming, and MPEG-DASH. His skills also include managing servers, networking, and video file-based workflows, which are essential in both live production and post-production environments.
Education and Training
Jon Gray studied Broadcasting Engineering at Ravensbourne University London from 2001 to 2003. This two-year program provided him with foundational knowledge and skills in broadcasting technologies, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles within the industry.
Experience at Evs Broadcast Equipment
Before joining Harmonic, Jon Gray worked as a Technical Support Engineer at Evs Broadcast Equipment from 2003 to 2006. His three years in Seraing, Liege, Belgium, involved providing technical assistance and support for broadcast equipment, further enhancing his expertise in the broadcasting sector.