Sean Holmes Email & Phone Number

San Francisco, California, United States

Providing IT and Systems Administration for VFX pipeline and artists at Territory's San Francisco Studio.

San Francisco Bay Area

IT Everything: I had many job responsibilities during my time at Obscura/MSG. I started as a Systems Administrator and Desktop Support, along with Render Management of our on-site render farm. During this time we were purchased by MSG and there was a long transitional period where new systems were brought online and or merged with our existing systems. Due to staffing changes I became acting IT Manager and purchasing as well. I worked alongside many at MSG on these processes and procedures, implementing new communications, software, and processes, but was the only full time IT employee in SF for a time. Once integration was underway we were able to leverage our new resources to update and expand our render farm and storage capabilities. I was integral in bringIng Qumulo arrays online, purchasing and building the new render farm, along with the implementation of many new Render Automation processes including rendering in the cloud with AWS/Thinkbox for our Annual Radio City Christmas Show content.

San Francisco, Hamilton, Bermuda

As my title states I was responsible for Everything IT related. Some highlights: During the 34th America's Cup I managed all the day to day needs of our users, the network and infrastructure at our offices in SF and New Zealand, and worked alongside America's Cup IT team to setup, support, and then dismantle event venues in SF and Bermuda for the 34th and 35th America's Cup races. I also managed the closure of our SF offices and subsequent move and setup of our data center to Hamilton, Bermuda for the 35th America's Cup.Duties included Mac/PC software and hardware installations and support, including Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Antivirus, Adobe, Catia /Enovia and in-house performance tracking software.Configuration and support of Active Directory, network shares, print servers, DNS, etc. Configuration and troubleshooting of iOS, Android, and specialty mobile devices used on the water. Build and configure PC and Mac laptops and hardware, purchase and install servers, NAS, and custom PCs for use in video production and marine applications. Design, implement, and support Ruckus WiFi network for SF base and live events in SF and Bermuda. Networked printer setup and maintenance. Installation of ethernet and fiber optic network cables, installation and configuration of network switches, (Cisco, Meraki, SonicWall), IP cameras, Skype phones, VPN setup and support, remote desktop support. Research and purchase myriad IT equipment and software, including servers, Audio/Video equipment, desktop, laptop computers and specialty networking/cellular equipment.

Maxis Studio, Walnut Creek, Ca

As a Mastering lab technician I prepared, secured and mastered the daily builds of our games on DVD, CD, and Cartridge formats. Operated disc mastering robots and deployed the builds via a secure system to developers and engineers. Recovered and destroyed old builds and performed maintenance on the system and robots. Worked closely with producers and engineers to get builds and masters completed under very strict deadlines. As a Desktop Technician I built, configured, and installed desktop and laptop systems running Windows or Macintosh OS. Installed and supported software applications including MS Office, Adobe Suite, AutoCAD, and many proprietary 3D modeling and gaming design applications. Supported a 150+ user base with daily hardware, software, peripheral, and network issues via phone and in person.

San Francisco

• Provided hardware and software support on a daily basis for CNET employees including the building of desktop and laptop systems, software installation and troubleshooting, remote support, and account maintenance.• Assisted in company wide deployments of major OS and Office releases using Altiris.• Provided onsite setup, support, and troubleshooting for the Gamespot booth and employees during the E3 conferences in L.A.• As the primary Macintosh technician I established a build process, documentation, and training for the deployment of OS9 and OSX.• Researched, implemented, and created documentation for a VPN solution in OSX.• Provided cross platform solutions in the areas of Exchange, networking, wireless, VPN, AppleTalk, and remote access allowing the Mac and PC users to coexist within the changing CNET environment.

San Jose, Mtn. View, Germany, France

• Worked on a 1200 user company wide PC migration and deployment from Macintosh to NT 4.0.• Configured PC hardware, performed OS, Outlook, and application installations, created user accounts, directories, and maintained permissions.• Entered user information into Access database, and performed troubleshooting and support for end users and deployment consultants.• Desktop technician and deployment consultant for company wide PC migration from Macintosh to NT 4.0.• Configured PC hardware, full OS and application installations, troubleshooting, and support.• Deployed hardware to end users, customized system, and trained and supported users until comfortable.