Advise companies and startups while working on personal and volunteer projects.Review and improve proposals for new startups and social innovations leveraging industry experience.Established a creativity and cultural exchange program for travelers to meet and learn languages/arts. Founded the “Human Bridge” social group to bring together entrepreneurs and creative people on a regular basis.

Collaborate regularly with a producer and recording industry veteran in a world-class audio mixing studio using Meyer X-10 monitors on a variety of projects. Credited on US Public Television (PBS).Perform mixing using Steinberg Nuendo and Wavelab software, Hapi and Horus interfaces running Ravenna and AES67 network interfaces, and Mutec 10MHz master clock.

Served in a COO/CMO role for a company selling an online tool that facilitates the translation of documents and web pages through automatic, crowdsourced, and individual/specialized translators. Supervised marketing and promotion efforts based on the results of customer/sales analysis.Developed social media and branding content.Interfaced with clients and potential clients. Enhanced the user interface/experience and troubleshot bugs to optimize usability and functionality.Coordinated, attended, and contributed to meetings with VCs.

Raised capital for this Dubai-based IT startup dedicated to enabling the Arabic script on popular graphics programs (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro).Conceptualized branding materials and content for the company and software.Strategized and implemented creative marketing approaches.Engaged with customers to define their needs, solve their problems, and translate between thecustomers/users and developers.Offered insights to optimize the user experience/interface and brand feel/consistency.Appointed as a representative for trade show exhibition booths.Performed testing to identify and eliminate software bugs; advised on usability, interface, functionality and features.

Directed the survey, needs analysis and installation of telecom and voice-over-IP (VoIP) network and application platforms such as calling card platforms and non-traditional routing overseas in remote countries.Drove the completion of several projects, including requirements surveys, equipment procurement and shipment, and installation at overseas sites.

Built custom audio and video workstations (Avid, ProTools) based on client needs and preferences.Delivered comprehensive application/technical support to the internal sales department and clients.Facilitated client training sessions and product demonstrations.Supported software installation and configuration on a variety of Windows- and Macintosh-based systems, including Steinberg, Avid, ProTools and other systems on Cisco-based IP networks. Demonstrated proficiency with Yamaha Nuage systems, Dante, Ravenna and AES67 audio over IP networks, ProTools, Avid Media Composer, and a variety of professional video cameras and formats.

Supervised a fast-growing (pre-to-post IPO) telecommunications company's network.Selected and implemented the company's Internet strategy, expanding ISP customer base, designing and administrating both Internet service and internal network and servers, and overseeing IT and telecommunications infrastructure projects.Participated in the management of IT support staff and administrators.

Founded an Internet Service Provider (ISP) offering dial-up and leased line Internet access, web hosting, application development, and consulting services.Grew from a home-based startup into a business with a strong brand and loyal customer base, exited through acquisition by Startec Global Communications.Oversaw all company activities, including BSD/OS and SunOS system administration, user setup, Livingston access server and Radius authentication server setup and maintenance, website development, client relations, and customer support.