Daniele Vilella
About Daniele Vilella
Daniele Vilella serves as the Technical Director at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2019. He specializes in setting up streaming services for major international events and manages a team of freelancers while providing technical support.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Daniele Vilella has served as Technical Director at Thomson Reuters since 2019. Based in London, he is responsible for establishing streaming services and providing technical support to his team. His role includes supplying filming and live streaming services for significant international events and conferences, such as the World Economic Forum. Vilella manages and creates streaming solutions utilizing platforms like AWS, ensuring high-quality delivery for various projects.
Education and Expertise
Daniele Vilella holds a Master’s Degree in Cinema, TV, and Multimedia Productions from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, he completed a program in VFX/Compositing at the Virtual Reality and Multimedia Park, achieving a qualification as a Film and Video Production and Post-Production Technician in 2011. His educational background supports his technical expertise in streaming solutions and multimedia production.
Professional Background
Prior to his current role, Daniele Vilella worked at Sky as a Tech Expert from 2017 to 2018 in London. He also held positions as a Video Producer at Immediate Future for six months in 2018 and as a Freelance Motion Graphics Designer at Studio 9/Italia for one month in 2012. Additionally, he worked as a Creative Producer at Effediemme - Comunicazione creativa for two months in 2012. His diverse experiences contribute to his comprehensive skill set in technical production.
Achievements in Technical Production
In his role, Daniele Vilella develops new technical solutions for studio operations and tests various software and equipment. He operates live studio cameras and manages the safety of production areas, personnel, and guests. Vilella has worked with high-profile clients, including J.P. Morgan, Hitachi, and BP, and provides news gathering services for major global broadcasters like CGTN and CCTV. His ability to handle tight deadlines in a fast-paced television news environment is a key aspect of his work.
Team Management and Leadership
Daniele Vilella manages a team of over 12 freelancers, organizing their rosters and providing day-to-day training. He is responsible for the positioning of lighting, set-desk, set-pieces, and cameras, as well as operating sound, graphics, and lighting desks. His leadership ensures that technical advancements and the implementation of hardware and AI technologies are effectively supported within his team.