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Cupertino, California, United States

Collaborating with end-user groups turning non-technical ideas into working designs for software and hardware and bringing their vision to life. Including working with industry partners, procurement, and finance for rollout across multiple locations.• Testing control software and documenting bug fixes in pre-production systems• Driving third-party software design for custom control software solutions and continued support.• Driving design of custom mount solution saving $6+ million in rework cost and downtime.• Designing Systems that meet Apple's corporate standards for unmatched end-user’s experiences and quality.• Technical Program Manager of several Tech Debt refresh programs (Cisco, LG, Infosec).• Leader of VVS AV lab space, testing new equipment to meet corporate standards and mocking up new systems. For both training and root cause analysis of issues in production systems. • Design custom spaces for user groups in collaboration spaces, theaters, data centers, labs, and EBCs.• Continuing services and upgrades for Apple Park custom meeting spaces to meet the needs of end users.• Primary contact to perform root cause analysis and solution design for executive presentation spaces. • Working with several vendors to coordinate life cycle requests of proposals to complete the solution.• Go to person to mentor field service teams with complex field issues at Apple Park and SCV.• Technical Program Manager for Data Center remodels of control room monitoring systems and conference rooms for both Madden and Prineville.

Redwood City

Managing the team's quality control for Broadcast/custom projects, from proposals to final design and documentation. Operating as the technical lead for Apple Park's custom projects, serving as the go-to person for C-level executives.• Managed direct key contact for Apple teams providing solutions for build issues during Apple Park build.• Customer-facing Program Manager for all Coitcom custom communication systems.• I have successfully created and implemented new processes & procedures to significantly boost the team's efficiencies with cost-effective and consistently repeatable solutions.• Mentored and grew project managers, engineers, and field teams improving overall end-user experience. • Design and implement Proposals, Service Contracts, Extended Warranties, and Maintenance Contracts.• I created learning and training opportunities to motivate staff, improving and enhancing career development. • Collaborated with each team (Engineering, implementation, and field service) to streamline the entire process from proposal to continuing service.

Cupertino

Program Manager for Apple’s video conference and 4K presentation systems, overseeing 30+ buildings, and projects.• Led development as Program Manager and Senior Engineer for new campus buildings, Apple remodels, exsecutive briefing centers, and executive boardrooms.• Completed infinite loop fiber routing system and installed 4K broadcasting into each conference room.• Played a key role in the completion of the “Apple Town Hall” and delivered continuous Apple campus solutions. • Managed, oversaw, and fielded responses and questions requesting information and proposal documentation.• Outlined project and requirements and created cutting edge systems with innovative technology solutions.• Engaged with multiple third-party suppliers on tight deadlines to create and implement a complete systems solution.• Increased brand awareness by educating customers on company benefits and processes to optimize interest, outreach, visibility, and exposure

San Jose Ca

Senior engineer for PAC-12 remote acquisition and portable system and built an air set monitoring system. Managed RFP responses and successfully provided broadcast and corporate video solutions.• Senior Engineer Time Warner custom IP transmission solutions • Senior Engineer Red bull Esports streaming gaming production & mobile broadcast systems• Senior engineer for PAC-12 remote acquisition systems and on air set monitoring systems• RFP responses to new emerging technologies in broadcast video and corporate AV solutions• Interfaced with multiple third party suppliers to create a complete system solution • Defining scope of work and chosen technology solutions to meet customer requirements • Creation of complex RFP’s, RFI’s, bid proposals for clients support • Defining scope of work and chosen technology solutions to meet customer requirements • Developed phased implementation approach for clients with budgetary restrictions • Technical lead for sales teams for new technologies

San Martin Ca

• Directed systems engineering team to design a cohesive system with cutting edge technologies• Technical liaison for client through systems design, approval and completion of system testing• Consulting with client to determine project scope and equipment requirements• Finalizing requirements and transition plans for equipment and materials• Responsible for scope of work and following emerging technologies • Interfaced with third party suppliers for total and complete system• Created complex RFP’s, RFI’s, and bid proposals

San Jose Ca

Chief Systems Architect / Senior Engineer / Program ManagementOptimized efficiency, timelines, and designs to ensure the highest level of quality and documentation. Developed design efficiencies across all Ascent Media engineering teams and enhanced internal engineering designs/consistency across all engineering teams.• Directed and oversaw the system architecture and Ascent engineering design teams for the Verizon FiOS network.• Successfully resolved and provided closure to all technical issues that arose from engineering change request.• Engaged with customers for technical design reviews and collaborated with engineering teams to evaluate the technical impact for engineering changes.• Analyzed and confirmed engineering change request were consistent across all other facilities.• Evaluated designs and implemented timelines to execute a successful ECO deployment.

Managing design & implementation teams: • Experienced in managing large and small design team in both bi-costal and local situations• Creating QA processes: Eliminated 98% of all documentation & engineering errors going to the customer which increased team productivity• Creating policy, procedures & protocols: MOP (methods & operational procedure) documentation, designs & change control• Disaster recovery: Designing multiple disaster recovery systems and procedures for catastrophic failure• Light out facilities: Remote monitoring systems, automation control systems, fully redundant fail over systems, EMS systems• Data centers: Full design and future proofing of all aspects of data centers for broadcast television, IT, and Telco operations• Create national field engineering teams: Created a new specialized field engineering team for a nationwide support 24/7• Redundant and self-healing systems: Experience designing fully redundant and self-healing communications system

Project Management / Senior Systems ArchitectDirected systems engineering team to design a cohesive system with cutting edge technologies. Technical liaison for client through systems design, approval, and completion of system testing. Over 25 years experience in broadcast systems integration working in the Broadcast & Entertainment industry as a technical consultant, project manager, and systems design engineer. • Consulted with client to establish project capacity and equipment requirements; finalized requirements and transition plans for equipment and materials.• Played a key role in analyzing the depth of work needed and implemented emerging technologies to achieve project success.• Experienced in managing contracts in excess of 100 million dollars.• Experiences in systems incorporating system used for direct broadcast satellite, on-air, production/post production, news, channel origination/distribution, professional broadcasting/recording and mission critical applications.