Andrea Cummis

A dynamic Engineering, Operations and New Technology executive/consultant in the media business. Over twenty years of experience in all aspects of the technical and operational areas of television, radio and new media. Launched many new networks. Responsibilities have included: space planning, staff planning and hiring, systems design and installation of production, post-production and on-air facilities, capital and operating budget creation and management, new technology research, staff training, asset management systems, transcoding for VOD and IPTV.

Specialties: Start-ups, New Technology, Space planning, Systems Design, Video Servers and Automation systems, Budgets and workforce planning. Transcoding and work flow development for VOD and IPTV. Asset mangement. Contract negotiation. Satellite and fiber transmission.