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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Burbank, Ca, Us

Thames Ditton, England, Gb

Drive the overall program implementation of 12 multi-million dollar broadcast automation technology projects for 3 top entertainment industry customers to provide a best in class IP broadcast solution valued at over $12M. Lead a team of functional managers, project managers, vendors, operations teams, engineering teams, and IT support teams to integrate new hardware, software, network, database, and storage components for customers in order to improve broadcast network operations 300% through computer automation. Oversee program revenue realization as well as performance monitoring and evaluation within a defined SDLC PMO process and thru the use multiple PPM tools such as Salesforce, JIRA, MSP, Clarity and MS Teams. Collaborate with customer and internal business executives to ensure goal and deliverable alignment to deliver optimal value for clients and ensure stakeholder satisfaction. Upgraded entire FOX Sports broadcast center to a new cutting edge IP automation Versio Platform solution consisting of over 16 master control rooms and all associated software, network, hardware, & storage to improve the performance of the NFL on Fox production. Delivered a phase 1 plan of performance deliverables. Improved revenue performance 120% from previous levels upon reaching contract milestone. Program was #1 Imagine product Q4 revenue priority for 2018. Managed multiple agile project teams with over 100 resources including customer engineering and broadcast operations teams to automate 8 of ESPN’s channels with a new IP broadcast system. Acted as scrum master and conducted weekly executive level reporting and briefing as well as daily scrum standup calls with engineering leadership to guide program team through Imagine’s top customer escalation. Delivered 100% revenue realization for 2019.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Directed a broadcast entertainment and digital media technology project portfolio of over 20 projects valued at over $10M for the AT&T Entertainment Group. Led over 60 project resources across the enterprise broadcast operations and network implementation team to build and integrate all broadcast network and systems infrastructure for the EPMO’s annual capital projects following an SDLC. Oversaw the planning and implementation of network & cybersecurity, server, VM and storage systems to include their design, build, test, and production launch. Partnered with executive leadership, the EPMO, business units, IT, broadcast operations, and numerous functional teams to deliver the production component of new applications, upgrades and services for 10 key business initiatives.• Oversaw the entire infrastructure build and production operations integration testing for the NFL Sunday Ticket VOD application launch providing capacity for expected 1M end user increase; Led the network & firewall, VM, server, and storage deployments to increase capacity 25% over previous season. Touted as "smoothest season launch yet" by executive leadership.• Delivered the Instant Premium Ordering via Remote project for DIRECTV customers on the original product timeline; First set top box product to meet original launch date in 3 yrs. Drove team to resolve numerous infrastructure design flaws during production testing; Commended by EMPO VP. • Directed network and system engineering and production teams to expedite the integration of newly acquired QuickPlay company into the broadcast network to launch DIRECTV NOW, the company’s first over-the-top delivered video content. Team designed and configured over 50 new network, firewall, encoder, and system infrastructure devices as well as new telecom circuits required to broadcast video seamlessly to customers.• Provided first sponsored data capability for AT&T and DIRECTV wireless customers to view content without being charged for data.

Paris, Idf, Fr

Led the implementation of all IT related infrastructure, applications, and off-the-shelf digital technologies integrated into the new $350MM, 30 acre Westfield Village at Topanga mall as part of both the Construction group and Enterprise IT PMO. Deployed numerous network, Wi-Fi, closed circuit TV, controlled parking, and audio visual systems at the construction site as well as into the Westfield corporate and production network. Directed multiple work streams across construction, IT, and vendor teams to create a technology integration blueprint for future Westfield mall builds. Spearheaded project management best practices and directed process improvements.• Delivered a $10M technology system portfolio including a new 10Gbps high speed data network backbone with integrated Cisco C6880, ISR4451, and ASA5515 core equipment; provided first ground up retail network build for Westfield in over 10 years.• Achieved an increase in annual revenue of $1.4M by commissioning the largest controlled parking system in the San Fernando Valley. Resolved numerous change management barriers with major Costco customer to ensure efficient traffic flow throughout the entire mall; commended by development SVP and Costco General Manager.• Enhanced the Westfield customer experience and retail marketing analytics by providing first-in-class Cisco CMX capabilities by constructing a new Wi-Fi network with CT5508 controllers and over ninety 1572EAC and 3702E access points. • Developed and managed the contracts, budgets, scope of work, change orders, and project supervision of over 15 subcontractors with over 120 project resources; Congratulated by construction SVP and CIO for successful mall Grand Opening which incorporated all technology systems into the event.• Saved over $100K by reducing network access layer switches 50% and providing redundancy at distribution layer switch level.

El Segundo, Ca, Us

Managed 3 simultaneous IT capacity projects with over 100 project resources and a combined $3.5M budget for a Fortune 100 Telecommunications and Entertainment company. Led customer-facing IT intitiatives through all phases of project management from kickoff thru implementation and closure. Drove requirements gathering, charter and design development, MS Project work planning, application and infrastructure build, quality assurance testing, and release management according to an enterprise PMO SDLC. • Upgraded the largest single instance of the NICE IEX Work Force Management application for all Customer Care contact centers with over 20K licensed agents globally. Provided new servers, telecom, software, security, database, monitoring, and business intelligence data warehousing for over 30 sites and vendor partner locations. Transitioned primary application support responsibility from vendor to IT.• Provided a 50% ROI by improving scheduling and forecasting for Customer Care and giving senior leadership visibility into non-call volume related agent e-mail and chat activities for the first time. Project owned by Customer Care VP.• Achieved DIRECTV’s “Entreprenurial Project Management Award” from PMO VP for establishing exceptional executive stakeholder trust and confidence. • Spearheaded a key vendor escalation with IT, business, and vendor executives which resulted in 10 months of zero cost vendor labor; commended by IT operations SVP. • Directed an Identity and Access Management proof of concept and RSA Aveska solution proposal to CIO which resulted in recommendation approval. Collaborated with IT senior management and vendor sales executives to successfully present critical business benefits leading to streamlined employee onboarding. Oversaw contract negotiations between IT executives, general counsels, and sales teams

Los Angeles, Us

Oversaw a $6M enterprise IT program of new telecommunications network, data center, and information security implementations and improvements across 33 production sites world-wide for a $4.5B, 25,000 employee media and entertainment services company. Led a team of 6 direct reports to include network architects, senior network engineers, and project managers as well as 24 outsourced vendor teams in support of Technicolor’s industry-leading global production content network. • Delivered 2-year, 75 resource, 30K man-hour redesign of Technicolor’s proprietary production content network on budget and 3 months ahead of schedule in order to increase world-wide content transfer capacity by 10-fold. Upgraded $3M of telecom circuits and network/security infrastructure to support 10Gbps throughput and meet customer studio demand in locations such as Bangalore, Sydney, London, Paris, Rome, Montreal, Beijing, and New York. Project owned by CIO.• Managed consolidation of 12 world-wide data centers into 3 state-of-the-art global co-location data centers in Los Angeles, New York, and London providing $750k in cost savings.• Contributed to the generation of over $2M in new revenue by ensuring network security compliance with MPAA audit standards for Disney’s Marvel features on an expedited 4 month timeline. • Implemented customer 10Gbps extra-net connectivity to major customers such as Disney, Verizon, DreamWorks, and Paramount; collaborated with customer account teams.• Upgraded multi-vendor core and edge routers, switches, firewalls, WAN scalers, servers, storage, and content transfer applications to optimize post-production content processing globally.• Collaborated with production VPs/directors to incorporate business needs into IT initiatives.

Los Angeles, Us

Executed top priority, customer-facing projects designated by Technicolor’s divisional presidents to optimize content networks company-wide. Spearheaded the standardization of both project and change management throughout global IT team. Developed project plans, charters, C-level status reports, network change and design documentation, and SharePoint collaboration tools while conducting Agile and Waterfall PM methods. Led cross functional business teams with over 25 resources throughout the world to deliver high-impact initiatives. • Saved $1M annually by migrating all Technicolor’s customer-facing internet content to a new, more cost-effective Internet Service Provider while avoiding any unplanned impact. Managed all technical network changes and executive communication. Decommissioned 325 servers and updated 500 public IP addresses/domain names. Delivered ongoing 3 year project in just 9 months. • Commended by IT VP for effective project change management procedures and communication; chosen to mentor project managers across the entire IT organization. • Synchronized Technicolor production program management team requirements into executable plans.• Developed first integrated IT project portfolio budget, resource and status report for CIO briefs.

Phoenix, Az, Us

Managed global implementation of strategic corporate technology projects in the mining automation, wireless telecommunication, and geolocation sectors for a Fortune 150 company and world’s largest publicly traded copper co. Administered $9M annual budget and led team of 8 engineers, project coordinators, and technicians in PMO compliance, change management, status reporting, and vendor service agreements. • Constructed comprehensive $8M corporate capital authorization for expenditure request and secured C-Level executive approval for a GPS augmentation system project for all company sites; project increased copper production by 2M pounds annually with 34% interest rate of return.• Led multi-disciplined team of mine operations, IT, and vendors through a $1M new technology integration at company’s largest mine; improved automated machine positioning 65%. • Mentored program team on project management fundamentals to include project documentation, budget control, and meeting efficiency. Increased PMO audit compliance from 20% to 90% in 6 months.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Led multiple IT support teams with up to 120 IT supervisors and technicians in front-line support of combat operations during multiple deployments overseas. Managed 24/7 tier 1 and 2 support of 900 combat missions with over 4K customers. Maintained $35M worth of Army’s most advanced digital combat information systems. Ensured voice and data WAN/LAN connectivity and oversaw desktop, application, and communications security.• Spearheaded first and most advanced electronic warfare system fleet of its kind in Iraq combat theater; engineered several system improvements adopted by entire 4th Infantry Division. System allowed unit to complete year-long deployment with maximum safety from radio detonated explosives. • Rated as best captain of 18 in unit; Commander evaluated as “best Signal (IT) officer I’ve seen in 21 year career.” Awarded Bronze Star Medal and recommended for early promotion to Major.• Streamlined $600K in quarterly expenditures to refit 200 radio and computer systems 3 weeks ahead of schedule and upgraded network connectivity to fiber optics thus improving throughput 5-fold. • Directed 6 major IT change efforts including enterprise software and data security implementations.• Established first satellite “internet café” in the division for over 800 soldiers to communicate with families while deployed. • Planned and executed all aspects of transport of personnel, high-value electronics containers, weapons, and vehicles overseas and during a 500 mile convoy into hostile Iraqi territory with no casualties or equipment loss. • Demonstrated an unprecedented battle video teleconferencing capability for 3 month digital training exercise; provided real-time situational awareness for commanding general.