Larry Barbatsoulis is a seven-time National Emmy Award-winning senior production and operations executive celebrated for his technical ingenuity and proven success in leading dynamic teams. With expertise in managing over $100 million in production budgets across major sports and entertainment projects, Larry is a versatile, results-oriented leader known for reducing costs and evolving broadcast processes.
He is currently the VP of Engineering & Technology at Big Fish Entertainment, where he pioneered the technical workflow for hit live shows like On Patrol Live / Live PD and Rescue Live. This groundbreaking work involved designing and implementing the use of bonded cellular technology for real-time national broadcasts, significantly reducing production constraints and costs compared to traditional satellite and terrestrial methods.