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Virginia, United States

Taut Syncretic Intelligence (Taut SQ) transcends traditional boundaries by integrating diverse intellectual traditions to offer advanced strategic intelligence analysis solutions. Our philosophy emphasizes adaptive, extrasensory, and syncretic intelligence, focusing on cultural, socio-economic, socio-political, and religious dynamics. Through rigorous analysis, creativity, and syncretic thinking, we provide innovative insights rooted in a deep understanding of global intricacies richer and more nuanced than what could be achieved through a singular perspective.Taut SQ offers a unique blend of Syncretic Intelligence and cutting-edge technology to provide deep, actionable insights. Our approach integrates cognitive research with strategic adaptive intelligence, making our solutions effective forward-thinking, and adaptive to changing environments.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Streaming Media Management firm which has worked for the last 11 years at the intersection of media and technology. Design of scalable distributed transaction solutions that are good on a bad day. Provide expert strategy, guidance, market intelligence, ideation, and systems development for sustainable, defensible advantage in the dynamic and rapidly evolving global digital media marketplace. Competencies: Enterprise Video Content Management, Digital Rights Management, Solutions Architecture, Systems Engineering, iTV, IPTV, OTT, Distributed SOA’s, Mobile Apps, Rich Media Application Development, Digital Media Distribution, Database Design, Digital Asset Management, Streaming Media, Transmedia Content Development, Digital Workflows, SWOT/Competitive/GAP Analysis, Content Monetization Strategy, Market Positioning, Supplier Evaluation, Digital Media Research & Development

Greater New Orleans Area

BDM specializes in optimizing the media business value chain for maximum growth. This is accomplished through industrial grade production services and deep skill sets in digital media, digital advertising, and digital supply chain management.

Greater Atlanta Area

MIX1 is next-generation multimedia, post production, music licensing and broadcast technology company that supplies creative solutions for all types of media.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Maintained ReefCam's live streaming servers and distribution platform. Developed Roku and Chromecast apps

Ft. Belvoir, Va

Designed distance learning and multiple node scalable global CDN solutions for the largest agency in the Dept.of Defense which provided edge caching, intelligent routing, load balancing and efficient live streaming to multiple device platforms.

New Media Consultant for two divisions of Robert Half International.

Greater Atlanta Area

Provided leadership to internal and offshore teams in the design and development of enterprise content management and digital distribution systems. Provided systems design & engineering, solution architecture and direction of P2P, DAM, CMS, DRM, databases, media players, ad networks, e-commerce and on-demand platforms. Provided technical support for the sale and marketing of a 5.5 million digital file archive and 1.1 million daily consumer downloads. Delivered rich media and content packaging solutions to film and music publishers including Sony, Universal Music, Interscope Records, Disney, CNN, TBS, The Coca Cola Company and 50 of the top entertainment brands.

Mountain View, Ca

• Provided strategic technical direction for Dolby Digital audio implementation, UI design and usability of Real & Windows Media streaming players in all OTT consumer products.• Developed Proof of Concepts & prototype Cable Access Channel Server, portable media devices and DRM architectures for web based video delivery• Wrote white papers on encoding standards, low bitrate compression and optimization techniques for live streaming on WebTV/MSNTV hardware

Burbank, Ca

Developed the concept, raised the capital, and rolled out the multi-unit production operation. Directed, supervised, produced and engineered all client efforts with full P&L responsibility for production budgets ranging from $30,000 - $175,000.

• Created efficient production workflows contributing to close of animation in 9 mos.• Provided leadership to animation staff of 10 in domestic and offshore studios

Greater Los Angeles Area

NUDP was one of the first leading Urban DJ Pools. Established in 1991, created & designed by DJs for DJs, we worked as professional mixers in the hottest clubs, radio stations & live events across the country.

• Produced and engineered commissioned remixes and managed the implementation of cutting edge national marketing and promotional campaigns• Pioneered professional non-linear studio recording, music production, and mixing techniques

Greater Los Angeles Area

A Soul - Funk - Jazz - R&B Professional DJ Only Remix Service founded in St. Louis, Missouri and later moving to Los Angeles, California. Founded by Greg Beasley. Remixes found on these issues were original and never issued elsewhere. Digitally mastered by George Horn, Fantasy Studios, who did remastering for both Hot Tracks (San Francisco) and Rhythm Stick. The service folded in 1992.

Greater New Orleans Area

Having previously provided fundamental format disruption and separation strategies to unseat this former market leader, became the first director level hire from a competitor acquisition.

• Engineered the first commercial Hip Hop radio format (Y94 AM)• Provided pivotal format strategy, competitive analysis, and market positioning• Produced and developed custom programs to acquire listeners and create awareness• Instrumental to stations recognition as Billboard's Medium Market Station of The Year, 1989

Computer Science, Telecommunications

Activities and Societies: National Society of Black Engineers

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