ZTransform, a technology solutions provider serving the broadcast, sports venue, corporate new media, education, and government sectors, has recruited Andre Ferrer as senior design engineer. With an extensive project portfolio spanning 25+ years, Ferrer has worked across music and video production, live broadcasting and postproduction workflows in a range of market sectors.
At ZTransform, Ferrer will work on every phase of a project, from initial consultation to final acceptance to try to ensure the commercial, operational and creative aspects of a client’s vision are realised.
Erik Utter, founder and president, ZTransform, said: “Andre is an all-star in the world of broadcast system design and integration. He’s been instrumental to the success of some really high-profile facilities throughout his career and his collaborative approach to projects merits a huge amount of respect from stakeholders at every level.”
Ferrer has led engineering teams on projects for CNN, Amazon, Facebook/Meta, Time Warner Cable, Seattle Mariners, Carolina Hurricanes, NFL Network, and Microsoft Studios, among others.
Ferrer commented: “Working with a team that values collaboration and innovation is so important, especially in a space where there is no clear cut one-size fits all. ZTransform delivers truly tailored solutions that come from diverse perspectives and open communication – what’s more, they recognise and respect each individual within a project team, creating a true sense of allegiance between employees – as well as with its clients.”
Prior to joining ZTransform, Ferrer recently held senior positions at NEP Integrated Solutions, Diversified Systems Group and Venue Services Group. He started his career as a monitor engineer at Capitol Records after majoring in commercial music (recording engineering) at Memphis State University, going on to design, documentation, and commissioning of AV systems ranging from corporate conference rooms to full broadcast facilities at Doyle Technology Consultants.
A move to Full House / Basketball Club of Seattle saw him responsible for in-house engineering during home games for the Seattle Supersonics and Seattle Storm.
Over the course of his career, Ferrer has developed an understanding of in ST-2110, NDI, 4K, SDI, MADI, Dante, AES67, AES, and analogue audio signal formats, conversion, processing, and routing.
