Media Systems, Control and Services (34CS)

John Footen is an acknowledged industry expert in such areas as business process management, service-oriented architecture, and the cloud, all of which have a major impact on today's broadcast television and professional media systems. As head of Cognizant's broadcast consulting practice, Footen is responsible for business and technology consulting throughout the broadcast industry. — Footen is a sought-after speaker and expert writer on software architecture and workflow issues. He serves as co-chair of the FIMS (Framework for Interoperable Media Services) joint taskforce of the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and the European Broadcast Union (EBU). Footen is a SMPTE member and chairs the 34CS Media Systems Control and Services technology committee. He has been responsible for managing many large and complex media solutions projects for many types of media enterprises. He has extensive international experience, having lived and worked in North America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Footen holds degrees in computer science and film and television from New York University. He is also the co-author of the Focal Press book, the Service-Oriented Media Enterprise: SOA, BPM, and Web Services in Professional Media Systems.