Mark Bishop

Technology Manager

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

About

I’m a broadcast engineering professional with over 25 years of experience delivering technical solutions across DVB systems, IP-based infrastructure, SNMP monitoring, and studio operations. Since graduating in 1997, I’ve built a career around solving complex engineering challenges — from designing and deploying DVB coding & multiplexing platforms to integrating monitoring and control systems for some of the UK’s largest broadcasters. Contracting since 2008, I’ve worked with leading organisations including the BBC, Babcock, Atos, and Eviden — consistently delivering high-impact broadcast technology projects. My roles have evolved from hands-on engineering into technical project management, where I now deliver end-to-end infrastructure builds, studio fit-outs, and systems integrations. Recent highlights include the technical build of the BBC’s Central Square HQ in Cardiff, managing heavily automated studio systems (SMPTE 2110, Shotoku robotics, VizRT, Mosart), and delivering critical DVB platform upgrades for BBC distribution. I bring a hybrid of technical depth and project leadership, bridging engineering teams and stakeholders to deliver complex systems on time and to spec.

Experience

  • Technical Project Manager at Eviden
    Jul 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Managing the integration of DVB monitoring tools used by the BBC system engineers.

  • Technology Manager at Atos
    Dec 2022 - Jun 2023 · 7 mos

    Test, commissioning & seamless integration of a new DVB coding and multiplexing platform for the BBC.

  • Technical Project Manager at BBC
    May 2022 - Nov 2022 · 7 mos

    Planning and implementing studio infrastructure upgrades across Bristol and south Wales.

  • Technical Project Engineer at BBC Studios
    May 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Planning, organising and implementing the technical infrastructure required for the BBC Studios NHU (natural history unit) move to Bridgewater House.

  • Technical Project Manager - Cardiff Central Square project at BBC
    Aug 2018 - Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    Managing technical build within the TV studios strand. The new broadcast centre in Cardiff is one of the BBC's most ambitious projects to date. The back bone of the building is IP (Internet Protocol - SMPTE2110). My Focus was on the two heavily automated news studios. Integration of Shotoku robotics, Stype RedSpy tracking & VizRT graphics. Integration of BNCS to all gallery systems to give maximum flexibility (Floor / Gallery switching). Mosart control of Shotko, VizRT, Calrec audio mixer, Kahuna vision mixer & ETC lighting desk.