AV Systems Engineer & Team Lead

Delivering reliable
AV infrastructure
at every scale.

10+ years of hands-on experience in broadcast systems, live event production, and AV networking. Expert in Dante, BLU-Link, and mission-critical infrastructure for global audiences. Based in Lisbon, Portugal.

José Rodrigues Mina
AV Team Lead · Shrine of Fatima
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Location
Lisbon, Portugal
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Education
Postgraduate, ESCS Lisboa
Email
rodriguesminajose@gmail.com
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Website
joserodriguesmina.com
Open to opportunities
Work Experience
Jun 2025 — Present
Shrine of Fatima
Fátima, Portugal
Current
AV Team Lead
  • Lead technical team overseeing audio, video, and multimedia operations for world-scale live events and broadcasts
  • Manage technical workflows, team scheduling, and critical infrastructure availability during high-pressure live productions
  • Oversee AV asset maintenance and full lifecycle management across the venue
Jul 2019 — Jun 2025
Shrine of Fatima
Fátima, Portugal
AV & Multimedia Technician
  • Configured and maintained complex AV networks using Dante and BLU-Link protocols over Fiber Optics
  • Operated audio and video mixing for television services, webstreaming, and auxiliary video returns
  • Produced promotional audiovisual content for social media and managed the organisation's media archive
Jul 2018 — Jul 2019
A Bola TV
Lisbon, Portugal
Broadcast Technician
  • Supervised television systems ensuring 24/7 signal stability and rapid troubleshooting
  • Integrated audio, video, and lighting workflows in professional broadcast studio environments
  • Delivered technical training to teams on the correct operation of broadcast equipment
Mar 2015 — Jul 2018
Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation
Lisbon, Portugal
Audio Technician
  • Managed acoustic reinforcement for the Gulbenkian Orchestra and international performers, ensuring premium audio quality
  • Provided live technical support for high-profile international conferences including webstreaming and multi-camera setups
  • Produced and post-processed audiovisual recordings for institutional archives and promotional media
Notable Events
Broadcast & Live Events
Jornada Mundial da Juventude
Santuário de Fátima · 2023
Broadcast & Live Events
Peregrinações Internacionais Aniversárias
Santuário de Fátima · 2022
Broadcast & Live Events
Encontros na Basílica
Santuário de Fátima · 2022
Broadcast & Live Events
Concerto de Páscoa: Totus tuus
Santuário de Fátima · 2022
Broadcast & Live Events
Peregrinações Internacionais Aniversárias
Santuário de Fátima · 2021
Broadcast & Live Events
Jazz em Agosto
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · 2016 & 2017
Broadcast & Live Events
Jardim de Verão
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · 2016 & 2017
Broadcast & Live Events
Centenário da I Grande Guerra
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · 2017
Broadcast & Live Events
Íntimo — Miguel Poveda
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · 2017
Broadcast & Live Events
O Monstro do Labirinto
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · 2017
Broadcast & Live Events
Galáxia Tabucci
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · 2018
Corporate & Conferences
III Jornadas da Comunicação
Santuário de Fátima · 2022
Corporate & Conferences
II Jornadas do Arquivo
Santuário de Fátima · 2020
Corporate & Conferences
VIII Workshop Internacional de Turismo Religioso
Santuário de Fátima · 2020
Corporate & Conferences
European Commission — Opening up to an ERA of Social Innovation
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · 2017
Corporate & Conferences
Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe (CIRSE)
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · 2018
Corporate & Conferences
Docomomo — Adaptive Reuse: The Modern Movement Towards the Future
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · 2016
Corporate & Conferences
Os Estados Unidos e Portugal: Uma Parceria para a Prosperidade
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · 2018
Corporate & Conferences
2.ª Conferência de Lisboa — As Dinâmicas Globais do Desenvolvimento
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · 2016
Corporate & Conferences
3.ª Conferência de Lisboa — Desenvolvimento em Tempos de Incerteza
Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian · 2018
Exhibitions
Os Rostos de Fátima: Fisionomias de uma Paisagem Espiritual
Santuário de Fátima · 2020
Exhibitions
Vestida de Branco
Santuário de Fátima · 2019
Exhibitions
José de Almada Negreiros — Uma Maneira de Ser Moderno
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian · 2017
Exhibitions
Do Outro Lado do Espelho
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian · 2018
Exhibitions
Pós-Pop. Fora do Lugar Comum
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian · 2018
Exhibitions
António Ole. Luanda, Los Angeles, Lisboa
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian · 2017
Exhibitions
Willie Doherty. Uma e Outra Vez
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian · 2016
Exhibitions
José Escada Retrospetiva — Eu Não Evoluo, Viajo
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian · 2016
Exhibitions
Mariana Silva. Olho Zoomórfico
Espaço Projecto, CAM — Gulbenkian · 2018
Exhibitions
A Forma Chã
Museu Calouste Gulbenkian · 2017
Exhibitions
Aimée Zito Lema. 13 Shots
Espaço Projecto, CAM — Gulbenkian · 2018
Technical Skills
Networking
AV Networking & Infrastructure
DanteBLU-LinkAV-over-IPFiber OpticsNDISDISignal Flow Architecture
Hardware
Broadcast Systems & Hardware
Yamaha QL/CL SeriesBlackmagic ATEMEvertzVistaLINKAMXDigital Audio Consoles
Enterprise Tools
Collaboration & Enterprise
Zoom Webinar / EventsZoom RoomsMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft 365Technical Documentation
Post-Production
Media Engineering
REAPERDaVinci ResolveSound DesignFFmpeg
IT & Automation
IT & Automation
Python ScriptingLinuxRaspberry PiMicrocomputers
Leadership
Management & Leadership
Technical Team LeadershipProject ManagementMission-Critical OpsStakeholder Communication
Key Achievements
01
Fast-Track Promotion to AV Team Lead

Promoted to lead the technical department in recognition of consistent performance and expertise managing mission-critical AV infrastructure. Overseeing workflows and team coordination for large-capacity venues.

02
World-Scale Broadcast Operations — 2023

Critical role in AV infrastructure for a global event with dozens of international media networks. Managed complex signal routing and ensured 100% broadcast uptime under extreme pressure.

03
6 Years of Mission-Critical Reliability

Maintained high-availability broadcast systems at Shrine of Fatima, supporting television services and webstreaming to global audiences with no critical failures during live productions.

04
Gulbenkian Orchestra — Premium Production

3+ years of acoustic reinforcement and live production for the Gulbenkian Orchestra and international performers, including multi-camera and webstreaming setups for high-profile international conferences.

Education
2018 — 2019
Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa
Postgraduate Degree in Audiovisual & Multimedia Communication
ESCS — Escola Superior de Comunicação Social
AV Project Management, Television Systems, and Visual Cultures.
2012 — 2015
Instituto Politécnico de Leiria
Bachelor's Degree in Sound and Image
ESAD.CR — Escola Superior de Artes e Design
Audio and Video Technologies, Digital Labs.

Let's work
together.

Available for AV engineering roles, system design, and broadcast infrastructure projects. Based in Lisbon, open to hybrid opportunities.