Marco Blind
Broadcast & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Broadcast & Media Operations
TV channel operations, monitoring and playout workflows.
20+ Years Broadcast & IT
Working across broadcast technology, media systems and infrastructure.
Streaming & Media Delivery
Building reliable systems for video distribution and streaming pipelines.
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
Streaming & Broadcast Technology
Software development
IT & Infrastructure
Systems Developed
Media & Data
#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.
Founder & CEO / Technical Director
CiegoLink GmbH · 2021-2026
Assistant Expert for IT Examinations (Voluntary)
Professional Engagement · 2026-2026
President (Volunteer Position)
aw Broadcast & Content Hub · 2025-2026
CEO, Technical Director & Event Manager
Alpen-Welle GmbH · 2021-2024
Founder & Managing Director
Absolute Networks GmbH · 2016-2024
Broadcast Operations Manager / Team Lead
Star TV AG · 2012-2016
Commercial Producer - TV Advertising
Blitech GmbH · 2009-2012
Head of Broadcast Operations
U1 TV / Schweiz 5 TV · 2005-2009
Intern (Year 1)
Telecommunications & Networking Apprenticeship
Swiss Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) · 2001-2005
Successfully completed apprenticeship (2004)
#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
InDesign, Scribus, Illustrator