JOSH WINNER

Lead Broadcast Engineer & Live Stream Technician

StreamElements • Freelance

Jun 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 1 mo

Over the past 4+ years, I have operated as an independent Broadcast Engineer specializing in live stream optimization, software troubleshooting, and hardware integration. I have successfully configured and repaired over 500+ live stream setups for content creators, competitive gamers, and live commerce sellers across platforms like Twitch, Kick, YouTube, and Whatnot. Key Achievements and Daily Responsibilities: 1. STREAM SOFTWARE & OPTIMIZATION EXPERTISE - Fully master OBS Studio, Streamlabs, and Prism Live Studio configurations. - Specialize in diagnosing and fixing critical stream lag, high CPU encoding overloads, and dropped frames. - Re-engineer bitrates, resolution scales, and advanced encoder profiles (NVIDIA NVENC, AMD, x264) tailored to specific PC specs and internet upload bandwidth. 2. ADVANCED HARDWARE & DUAL RIG SETUP - Professional integration of capture cards including Elgato, AverMedia, and Razer. - Expert audio routing via virtual mixers (Voicemeeter, Wave Link) to perfectly sync game audio, microphone filters, and Discord party chat. - Blueprinting and execution of seamless dual-PC streaming setups for high-tier esports competitors. 3. LIVE COMMERCE & MOBILE VERTICAL SPECIALIZATION - Pioneer mobile-optimized, high-converting vertical OBS layouts for auction sellers on Whatnot and TikTok Live. - Advanced configuration of multi-camera scenes, including automated macro-lens close-ups for high-value merchandise verification. I bring a systematic, diagnostic approach to every project. My ultimate goal is to remove technical friction so that broadcasters can confidently focus on content creation, audience engagement, and maximizing their revenue without technical failures.