Professional summary
I combine extensive expertise in infrastructure, virtualization, networking, monitoring and operational continuity with practical experience in Audio-over-IP, digital audio systems, RF coordination, studio production and live event technologies.
My work bridges traditional media technology and modern IP-based infrastructure, with a strong focus on reliability, troubleshooting and operational excellence in environments where downtime is visible immediately.
Media & production systems
Live production infrastructure
- Technical planning, deployment and operation of live audio production systems
- Digital mixing consoles and stagebox infrastructures
- Media playback and recording workflows
- Fallback and redundancy procedures for live productions
- Troubleshooting of audio, networking and production incidents
AoIP, RF & show control
- Audio-over-IP deployment and troubleshooting for live production
- Wireless microphone and in-ear monitoring system design
- RF coordination, frequency planning, antenna distribution and spectrum analysis
- Automated workflows integrating audio playback, lighting and digital mixing consoles
- Lighting control and LED display integration
Studio & content production
- Owner and operator of a private audio and video production studio
- Recording, editing, mixing and mastering of music and media productions
- Studio infrastructure design and maintenance
- Audio and video content creation
- Post-production workflows
Infrastructure experience
Media Infrastructure Engineer
Professional activities since 2009; BV since 2022. Focused on media production systems, live audio infrastructure, studio technology, AoIP, RF, show automation and production reliability.
Senior IT/OT Infrastructure Engineer
Delivered IT/OT infrastructure consultancy for industrial enterprise environments. Designed, deployed and secured VMware, Nutanix and Microsoft-based platforms. Led development, deployment and support of an EyesOfNetwork/Nagios-based monitoring platform.
IT System Engineer
Supported mission-critical infrastructure within a global telecommunications provider. Designed, implemented and operated highly available server and virtualization platforms, including datacenter, identity and platform transformation projects.
Telecom & Field Engineer
Delivered installation, integration and troubleshooting of telecommunications and internet connectivity solutions for residential and SMB customers.
Why this profile fits media & broadcast engineering
Infrastructure mindset
Broadcast and media systems increasingly depend on IT foundations: networks, servers, virtualization, storage, monitoring, lifecycle management, security and operational continuity. I can approach these environments as both production systems and critical infrastructure.
Production reality
Live audio and stage work leave little room for theory-only thinking. Systems need to be prepared, tested, documented and recoverable. When the show starts, the technical chain must work.
Core technologies
Media technologies
IT technologies
Certifications
Media
- Dante Level 2, 3rd Edition
- NDI Basics
- NDI Tools
- Intro to TV Production
- Intro to Virtual Sets and Augmented Reality
- Intro to Viz Artist
- TriCaster Essentials
- Virtual Set Design
IT
- VCA VOL
- NCP-MCI: Nutanix Certified Professional 5
- CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate
- MCSA: Windows Server 2012
- ITIL v3
Education & languages
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, specialty Multimedia & Computer Science, Karel de Grote-Hogeschool.
Final 5 months completed through the Erasmus programme at the University of Science and Technology in Villeneuve-d'Ascq, France, specializing in Digital Signal Processing and active noise cancellation. Graduated magna cum laude.
Languages
- Dutch: Native
- English: Full professional proficiency
- French: Professional working proficiency
Additional interests
Working style
Contact
Ranst, Belgium
steve.waterman@sonicwavestudios.com
+32 474 443 777
https://www.linkedin.com/in/watermansteve