Don Rhodes is the Chief Engineer at WBC Imaging. Mr. Rhodes has an extensive background spanning over 25 years as a broadcast professional. The following indicate some of his many skills and past experiences:

Broadcasting:

Excellent skills in analog, digital video and RF systems Extensive software and hardware knowledge Comprehensive experience in non-linear editing and video server technology Expert knowledge of high power digital transmission systems Extensive knowledge of tape formats from quad to dvc Expert trouble shooter and problem solver.

Web:

Developed several profitable web sites Extensive knowledge of Flash and 3D technology in web development Technical expertise in web-based audio and video streaming.

Don worked at WYCC-TV (Channel 20), in Chicago, IL - a Public Broadcasting Station, owned by the City Colleges of Chicago as CHIEF ENGINEER. He managed an engineering staff of three of was responsible for all phases of the department operations ranging from cost benefit analysis to liaison to the Mayor's Office on FCC requirements and regulations.

Other accomplishments were the design and installation of the station's first professional editing and production facilities utilizing non-linear editing and video server technology. Building and maintaining several Windows NT non-linear editing systems. Additional accomplishments were:

Engineered, designed and installed station's first Windows NT based computer network. Developed and implemented software for the station's scheduling. Designed database for station membership mailing.
Engineered installation of two 10-meter earth stations. Designed several modifications for Harris BT 55U transmitter which were later adopted by Harris. Re-engineered transmitter installation increasing on-air reliability from 52% to 99.7%.
Visual klystron achieved 93,000 hours.

Rhodes also worked at the AMPEX CORPORATION, audio/video systems division (no longer in business) At the time they were the leader in broadcast technology, analog and digital systems. This is the same company that invented video tape recording. Don was employed as SENIOR FIELD ENGINEER and was responsible for all training, installation, and repair of equipment in customer's location. Installing editing system interfaces from various manufacturers and field product evaluation and testing.

MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Senior staff engineer, Los Angeles Olympics, 1984 Member of development thru delivery team for the BCC-20, the first computer controlled broadcast camera. Awarded several patents. Instrumental in re-engineering the HPE-1, the first dedicated editing switcher. Participated in the 1984 Engineering Support Group of the International Broadcasting Corporation. Assisted in the design of Outside Broadcast Vans for foreign broadcasters. Installed the first ADO system. Panasonic Corporation of America, division of Matsushita Electric Co. Lead Field Service Engineer Sony Corporation of America Field Engineer

EDUCATION B.S. in Electronic Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1972

SOFTWARE PACKAGES and PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES:

Windows NT server
Windows 95/98
Microsoft Office
Edit 4.0
Avid Media Express
Media 100 hqx
Visual Basic 4.0
MS FrontPage 98
PhotoShop 4.0 / 5.0
LightWave 5.6
Infini-D 4.0
HTML 4.0
ActiveX 1.0
JavaScript