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Marco Blind

Broadcast & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

20.04.1983 (43)
Switzerland
Married
1 Child
German
English
Focus

Broadcast & Media Operations

TV channel operations, monitoring and playout workflows.

Experience

20+ Years Broadcast & IT

Working across broadcast technology, media systems and infrastructure.

Infrastructure

Streaming & Media Delivery

Building reliable systems for video distribution and streaming pipelines.

Systems

IT & Linux Infrastructure

Operating and maintaining systems for broadcast and media platforms.

Broadcast, IT, and software specialist with experience in building and operating TV channels, streaming platforms, and media infrastructure. Focus on cross-platform broadcast and software solutions, playout systems, as well as network and server infrastructure.

#CoreCompetencies

Broadcast & TV Operations

Setup and technical operation of TV channels
Broadcast scheduling and playlist management
24/7 broadcast operations and workflows
Understanding of signal paths and TV signal flow

Streaming & Broadcast Technology

Development of playout systems
Streaming and live streaming infrastructure
SRT-based signal transmission
Cloud-based broadcast systems

Software development

Desktop applications (C#, Python, Electron)
Mobile apps (Flutter, MAUI - Android & iOS)
Web platforms
streaming websites

IT & Infrastructure

Linux, Windows, macOS
Server administration and system operations
Network architecture, Database, Web
Multicast / Unicast streaming

Systems Developed

TV Playout System
Cloud Playout Infrastructure
Streaming Platform for Broadcast Distribution
Desktop and Mobile Applications

Media & Data

AI tools for media production
Voice-over Talent
Broadcast and streaming data analysis
IVR System - Quiz & Life Coach

#ProfessionalExperience

Technology and media professional with extensive experience in broadcast technology, streaming infrastructures, software development, and IT systems. My career began with an apprenticeship in telecommunications and networking, providing a strong technical foundation in communication systems and network infrastructure.

Over time, I specialized in the TV and broadcast industry, taking on responsibilities in technical operations, live production environments, and the development of modern streaming and playout systems. In addition to operational roles, I have also founded and managed companies in the fields of media production and technology.

My focus is on building reliable technical infrastructures, developing innovative broadcast and streaming solutions, and leading teams in complex technical environments.

2021

Founder & CEO / Technical Director

CiegoLink GmbH · 2021-2026

Broadcast Hub SRT IT
2026

Assistant Expert for IT Examinations (Voluntary)

Professional Engagement · 2026-2026

Zurich
2025

President (Volunteer Position)

aw Broadcast & Content Hub · 2025-2026

aw1 TV aw2 TV aw+
2021

CEO, Technical Director & Event Manager

Alpen-Welle GmbH · 2021-2024

2016

Founder & Managing Director

Absolute Networks GmbH · 2016-2024

City Channel 1 Musicvideo
2012

Broadcast Operations Manager / Team Lead

Star TV AG · 2012-2016

2009

Commercial Producer - TV Advertising

Blitech GmbH · 2009-2012

Universal Music Sony Music
2005

Head of Broadcast Operations

U1 TV / Schweiz 5 TV · 2005-2009

Intern (Year 1)

Gras Valley
2001

Telecommunications & Networking Apprenticeship

Swiss Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) · 2001-2005

Successfully completed apprenticeship (2004)

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#portfolio

PHP

KOTLIN

JAVA

MAUI

C#

Websites, Streaming & Apps

Development of modern web platforms, streaming solutions and cross-platform applications for media and broadcast projects.

C#

WPF

PYTHON

PHP

PlyCast: TV Playout System

Custom modular playout system for TV channels supporting live streams, files and feeds with scheduling, failover and reliable 24/7 operation on standard hardware or in the cloud.

Bash

Cron

Service

Unix

SRT Broadcast Transmission System

Custom SRT-based system for reliable low-latency IP transmission of TV signals for broadcast and distribution networks. Currently used by 10+ TV channels in Switzerland.

PremierePro

AfterEffects

Photoshop

Reality TV Production

Development and production of reality TV formats focused on authentic storytelling, engaging narratives and professional execution for television and streaming.

#skills

Broadcast & Streaming

TV Playout Systems

Grass Valley, AirBox, PlyCast

Broadcast Signal Flow

SRT, UDP, RTMP, HLS

Live Streaming Infrastructure

Live-Events, Social-Media

Software Development

Desktop

C# / .NET, VS Code, Python

Apps (Mobile)

FLutter, MAUI

Web

Electron, Pythom, PHP, JS

Operating Systems

PC

Windows

Linux

Debian Based

Mac

macOS

Server & Infrastructure

Administration

Apache, BIND, Rights, Backup

Database

MySQL, PostgressSQL, SQLlite

Network

SSH, FTP, Storage

Networking

Router & Switch Configuration

Cisco, Zyxel, Renkforce

TCP/IP Networking

LAN, Firewall, NAT

Multicast / Unicast

SRT, Videostream

Media & Video Production

Adobe Creative Cloud

Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop

Blackmagic

DaVinci Resolve, FUse, Color Grading

Print

InDesign, Scribus, Illustrator