Media & Innovation
Innovation Is Not Just What I Do. It's How I Think.
45+ Years of Connecting Technology, Storytelling, and Opportunity.
Throughout his career, Roland Waddell has worked where media, technology, and entrepreneurship converge. From cable television and satellite communications to professional live streaming and emerging AI production workflows, his focus has remained consistent: finding innovative ways to connect people, ideas, and audiences.
Broadcasting & Media Technology
At the Forefront of a Changing Industry
Roland's career has tracked the evolution of media technology across more than four decades. His professional experience spans cable television, sports information services, satellite communications, enterprise video collaboration, and multimedia technology.
Early roles at The Weather Channel, The Disney Channel, and USA TODAY provided a foundation in broadcast operations, marketing, and emerging distribution platforms at a pivotal moment in the industry's development.
As founder of The Sports Information Network, Roland applied entrepreneurial thinking to the emerging digital sports media landscape. Subsequent leadership positions at Microspace Communications and York Telecom Corporation deepened his expertise in satellite communications and enterprise video solutions.
The Weather Channel
Broadcasting & Media
The Disney Channel
Entertainment Television
USA TODAY
News Media
The Sports Information Network
Founder & CEO
Microspace Communications
Satellite Communications
York Telecom Corporation
Enterprise Video
On Location
Video Production
Live Streaming
Remote Interviews
Digital Collaboration
Event Coverage
Multimedia Solutions
Onyxx Communications
Turning Technology Into Communication
Onyxx Communications LLC is a visual communications and multimedia production company providing professional services to corporate, educational, and government organizations.
Services include professional video production, live streaming, remote interviews, digital collaboration, and event coverage — delivered with the production quality and strategic perspective that comes from decades of media experience.
Onyxx works with organizations that need to communicate clearly, reach audiences effectively, and present themselves with credibility and professionalism.
AI & Emerging Production Technologies
The Future of Storytelling Is Already Here
The emergence of AI-assisted production tools represents one of the most significant shifts in filmmaking since the transition to digital. Roland is actively exploring how these technologies can help independent filmmakers develop and produce ambitious projects more efficiently.
Areas of interest and exploration include AI-assisted scriptwriting and development, virtual production environments, animation workflows, and post-production tools that expand what small creative teams can achieve.
The goal is not to replace the human creative voice — it is to remove barriers that have historically limited independent storytellers, and to open new possibilities for bringing meaningful stories to audiences.
AI-Assisted Development
Virtual Production
Animation Workflows
Independent Filmmaking
Developing Initiative
HistoryLive
An educational streaming platform connecting schools with historical sites, educators, and subject-matter experts through live interactive programming.
Live Interactive Sessions
Historical Site Access
Expert-Led Programming
School District Collaboration
Education & HistoryLive
Bringing History Into the Classroom
HistoryLive is a developing educational streaming initiative designed to connect schools with historical sites, educators, and subject-matter experts through live interactive programming.
An important goal of HistoryLive is to expand access to engaging historical education, particularly for rural and underserved school districts, by connecting students with historical sites, educators, and experts beyond the traditional classroom.
The initiative envisions a platform where students can engage directly with history — not through static textbooks, but through live conversations, virtual field experiences, and expert-led sessions that bring historical context to life.
HistoryLive is being developed with a focus on educational access and collaboration with school districts and historical institutions. Roland welcomes conversations with educators, administrators, and organizations who share this vision.
Collaborate
Let's Build What's Next.
From film production and emerging media technologies to educational programming and strategic communications, Roland welcomes opportunities to collaborate with organizations and individuals who share a commitment to innovation and meaningful storytelling.