Systems Operations Manager
Multifaceted position overseeing multiple areas of the science center from multimedia production to technology & systems implementations. Heavily invested in planetarium productions with a scant budget and severe staffing issues. Personally oversaw the installation, testing, upgrades, maintenance, and repair of technology infrastructure. Supervise, manage and direct planetarium productions to create entertaining and educational shows for diverse audiences.• Supervise Information Technology and Audio Visual personnel; staff of 8.• Perform cost and productivity analyses; develop project budgets. Create and manage annual budget including purchasing sign-off.• Create and oversee R&D projects from inception to completion.• Specify, acquire and deploy new technologies.• Identify and consult with science and technology content advisors as appropriate.• Oversee the installation, testing, upgrades, maintenance, and repair of all presentation & multimedia equipment and software relating to the planetarium and theater.• Establish and maintain contractual obligations for licensed shows, content, music licenses and vendors.• Supervise Planetarium and theater personnel.• Perform cost and productivity analyses; develop budgets and make recommendations related to planetarium and theatre technology; new digital or traditional media communications and interactives.• Research and develop funding opportunities and new potential partnerships furthering Chabot’s full-dome and theater dome capabilities; establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with associates, business partners and other professionals.