Matthew Theal
About Matthew Theal
Matthew Theal is a Senior Technology Specialist at TELUS VOD Services in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in broadcast services operations from his previous roles at Bell Canada and other companies.
Title and Current Position
Matthew Theal is a Senior Technology Specialist at TELUS VOD Services. He is currently based in the Toronto, Canada area and has been with TELUS since January 2012, providing over a decade of service in this role.
Previous Experience at Bell Canada
Matthew Theal has extensive experience at Bell Canada, where he held various positions over a span of more than a decade. From 2006 to 2011, he served as Manager for Broadcast Services Operations (Associate Director). Prior to that, he was the System Control Digital Compression Coordinator for three months in 2005-2006. He also worked as the Broadcast Services Operations Coordinator from 2000 to 2005 and as the PPV Master Control & Ingest Operator from 1999 to 2000. His initial role at Bell Canada was as the Network Master Control Operator, where he worked from 1998 to 1999.
Experience at Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting and CTV
Matthew Theal worked at Alliance Atlantis Broadcasting as a Master Control and VTR Operator from 1997 to 1998. He also gained experience at CTV, working as a VTR Operator – Feed & Play Operations for 11 months in 1997. These roles added to his expertise in video tape recording operations.
Early Career and Education
Matthew Theal began his career as an Audio Tech at Natural Angler in 1996, a position he held for 11 months. He studied Broadcasting – Radio, Television and Film at Niagara College from 1993 to 1996, earning a Certificate in Broadcasting. This educational background laid the foundation for his extensive career in the broadcasting industry.
Technical and Operational Expertise
Matthew Theal's career spans both technical and operational aspects of broadcasting. His roles have ranged from VTR Operator to his current position as Senior Technology Specialist. This diverse experience has equipped him with a deep understanding of the broadcast industry, making him a versatile professional in his field.