Derek Klein Email & Phone Number

Burbank, Ca

Manage all aspects of production and post production technology adoption and implementation, from on premise computer hardware, software, and camera equipment, to third-party vendors with Cloud-hosted applications and services. Achieve absolute uptime for all systems used by our round-the-clock production and post-production staff. Ensure both local and remote users follow industry standard security practices. - Design and develop a 100% remote post production workflow and access infrastructure due to COVID-19 requirements.- Plan and build out a replacement for aging server and network infrastructure to support the demands of UHD (4K) media and beyond.- Create Avid SAN deployment at multiple locations utilizing Avid NEXIS engines to house all active media and projects- Implement LTO/LTFS long term data archival solution for over four petabytes of media. - Put in to effect a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution for all company owned Apple Devices including but not limited to deploying Mosyle Business MDM, Munki, and Apple DEP / Business Manager.- Collaborate with creative teams to develop the most efficient footage ingest solutions based on ever changing camera selection, Client/Network needs, and turnaround time.- Design and maintain mastering and compression workflows for internal media storage and network delivery.- Coordinate and troubleshoot video compression formats and packing based on Client/Network delivery specs and internal delivery.- Design, maintain, and update FileMaker Server database solutions for various corporate teams- Institute a physical asset tracking system, utilizing both FileMaker Server and Snipe-IT solutions.- Perform annual security and compliance testing, including GDPR regulations for teams dealing with EU Citizens or locals - Troubleshoot issues Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office 365 ( O365 ), QuickBooks, and other software solutions- Troubleshoot typical iOS, Mac OS X, and Windows 10 issues

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Nerdy Pup Productions is a consulting company for my portfolio of projects including a number of television productions projects, and freelance technical consulting opportunities.

Culver City, Ca

Manage all aspects of in-house technology adoption and implementation, from on premise hardware and software, to third-party vendors with Cloud-hosted applications and services. Achieve absolute uptime for all systems used by our round-the-clock production and post-production staff. Ensure both local and remote users follow industry standard security practices. - Implement secure and easily accessible shared data storage solution that could easily scale with user demand.- Transition from a local hosted Exchange 2000 system to Google Apps / G Suite that easily adapts to fluctuating user count - Create Avid SAN deployment at multiple locations utilizing Avid NEXIS / ISIS engines to house all active media and projects- Implement LTO/LTFS long term data archival solution for over two petabytes of media. - Put in to effect a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution for all company owned and freelancer BYOD Apple Devices including but not limited to deploying Munki, Apple DEP / Business Manager, Profile Manager, OS X Server.- Collaborate with production and post creative teams to develop the most efficient footage ingest solutions based on ever changing camera selection, Client/Network needs, and turnaround time.- Design and maintain mastering and compression workflows for internal media storage and network delivery.- Coordinate and troubleshoot video compression formats and packing based on Client/Network delivery specs and internal delivery.- Design, maintain, and update FileMaker Server database solutions for various corporate teams- Implement and oversee stability and functionality of ShoreTel/Mitel on site VOIP Phone systems.- Perform annual security and compliance testing, including GDPR regulations for teams dealing with EU Citizens or locals - Troubleshoot issues Avid Media Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud, G Suite (Google Apps), QuickBooks, and other software solutions- Troubleshoot typical iOS, Mac OS X, and Windows 10 issues

Bloomingdale, Il

Directed strategic planning and execution for business and computer technology sales for the Bloomingdale, Illinois area. Spearheaded a team of specially trained retail associates trained specifically to target small to medium business technology needs supplemented by Best Buy's service and support offers. - Responsible for approximately $12 million in annual revenue- Developed local advertising and marketing campaigns to help stimulate local business and consumer interest- Implemented Apple Computer resource and training programs at the Bloomingdale location

Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Area

Technology Consultant for staff and students at the University of Illinois.