John Opat

John Opat is a seasoned broadcast engineer with extensive experience in the field. At WGN-TV since October 1995, John has specialized in the maintenance of broadcast equipment, robotic camera systems, and satellite dishes, alongside performing component level board repairs. Prior to this role, John served as Field Service Manager at Xl Datacomp Inc from June 1988 to October 1995, where responsibilities included overseeing a team of 19 technicians and repairing circuit boards. John's career began at NEC Home Electronics from January 1982 to June 1988, where responsibilities involved training regional service centers and handling complex repairs. John Opat has a strong technical background bolstered by education from DeVry University.