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San Francisco Bay Area

•Developing H.264 Video-On-Demand adaptive streaming content preparation workflow for Blu-ray platform, featuring script based, x.264 video encoding, and enterprise grade, scalable, cloud computing deployment capabilities. Deploying and integrating the workflow to the 3rd party transcoding service partners.•Developing customized content transcoding workflow for various platforms for either internal or external use, utilizing proprietary as well as open source tools such as FFmpeg and AviSynth, delivering broadcasting transport streams for EBIF and Tru2way cable Set-Top boxes, MP4’s for Andriod, iOS devices, Over-The-Top media consoles, and connected TV's.•Managing a team for the project development of live streaming to Blu-ray platform, a feature unique to the industry.•Supporting 3D VOD delivery initiatives on Blu-ray platform with partners.•Interfacing with content providers and studio clients for product supports and demonstrations. •Conducting VOD Blu-ray disc authoring.•Providing IT support to the branch office.Watchwith, the leader in related content syndication, unlocks value across the entertainment industry by transforming how people experience film and television. The Watchwith Platform™ gives content owners and app developers a way to realize new value by creating an engaging layer of time-based related content events around film, television programming and advertising. The Watchwith Platform also provides syndication of the related content experience to smartphones, tablets, connected TVs, game consoles, OTT set-top boxes, managed network set-top boxes and Blu-ray™ discs. Powered by the Related Content Database™, Watchwith enables content owners to create new licensable related content properties that will generate profits across media far into the future. Motorola Mobility, Inc., and Sony Network Entertainment are strategic investors in the company. Watchwith is headquartered in San Francisco, California. For more information visit watchwith.com.

1600 Los Gamos San Rafael, Ca 94903

Delivering executable solutions to Media Director product development with technical expertise of Blu-ray/DVD authoring, insight knowledge of player functionalities, as well as comprehensive know-how of the audio/visual and consumer electronic technologies. Conducting the architecture and writing details of various specifications. Designing the test plans and producing sophisticated test discs for DVD and Blu-ray platforms.

Glendale, Ca

Provided technical consultation to Hollywood Studios and Compression & Authoring Facilities for Blu-ray, HD-DVD, and DVD production. Conducted hardware compatibility tests for foundational BD-J code development.Managed the development, release, deployment, as well as support of various professional applications, including Phoenix the DVD Emulator and Avacuno the High-Definition Stream Player.

Burbank, Ca

Programmed Blu-ray and DVD discs to meet both client’s needs and format specifications, using Sony Blu-Print and Sonic Scenarist.Managed the day-to-day function of the world’s largest DVD authoring department, with as many as 26 Authors, 300 SKUs monthly, in both operational and technical aspects, including recruiting, training, promotion, workload balancing, and resources acquisition. Delivered daily supports to authors as well as other departments. Provided technical innovation, consultation, and standardization to the entire authoring facility. Leaded the authoring of the most challenged and complicated titles for major Hollywood studios. Recognized as the number one author in the company history, with exceptional work quality, details, and technical advance.Entitled DVD authoring credit from thousands of SKUs, including those in the top of the history, such as The Incredibles, Finding Nimo, Pirates of Caribbean, Bambi, and The Lion King.

545 W 45Th Street, New York, Ny

Optimized DVD production flow. Improved networking efficiency. Administrated centralized server.

New York, Ny

Managed DVD authoring, audio/video encoding, menu designs, technical troubleshooting, project traffic controls. Constructed and administrated computer systems and company network. Worked on Sonic Scenarist NT/SGI, Sony DVD encoding system, Minerva, DPS, Sonic DVD studio pro, Dolby multichannel encoding, and all other hi-end production facilities, for more then 200 full feature titles.

Taipei, Taiwan

Captured audio-visual materials in studios or on locations for the major TV program suppliers in various categories. Closely co-operated with Asian MTV Network, NHK of Japan, CTI of great China and North America, Taiwan Public Television Service, as well as local TV networks.

Taipei, Taiwan

Administrated the installation and maintenance of computer system, also in charge of the desktop publication for presentations and weapon operational instructions.

Taipei, Taiwan

Reviewed Hi-End home audio components. Took responsibilities on important reports, such as the special issue of the annual international audio-video show, the foreign manufacturer's interview, and the cover story.