Managing hardware and software for the creation of encrypted DCPs, used in commercial and private movie theatres around the world.

Teaching special topics in Computer Science at an annual two week summer honors program in Nebraska for high school students.Program topics have included digital animation, computer game design and programming, electronic engineering, and virtual reality.Each year students are presented with information about various fields within computer science and tasked with creating individual projects based on their study and experimentation. They are also encouraged to collaborate with… Show more Teaching special topics in Computer Science at an annual two week summer honors program in Nebraska for high school students.Program topics have included digital animation, computer game design and programming, electronic engineering, and virtual reality.Each year students are presented with information about various fields within computer science and tasked with creating individual projects based on their study and experimentation. They are also encouraged to collaborate with students in other classes to create multi-disciplinary projects. Show less

Designed the image processing pipeline for the half-hour 18 episode stop-motion animated series "Shape Island." Implemented custom solution for batch HDR merging of over 600,000 RAW .cr3 image files. Created in-house Resolve color correction finishing suite and HDR/Dolby Vision monitoring solutions for various departments. Personally responsible for mastering and finishing of final deliverables.Wrote pipeline automation scripts for a cross-platform environment. Performed visual and… Show more Designed the image processing pipeline for the half-hour 18 episode stop-motion animated series "Shape Island." Implemented custom solution for batch HDR merging of over 600,000 RAW .cr3 image files. Created in-house Resolve color correction finishing suite and HDR/Dolby Vision monitoring solutions for various departments. Personally responsible for mastering and finishing of final deliverables.Wrote pipeline automation scripts for a cross-platform environment. Performed visual and technical QC for all episodes and worked directly with post production, visual effects, camera department, and animation department to ensure file integrity. Provided software and hardware technical support for all departments. Show less

Pipeline technical director and research & development for a stop-motion animation studio. Programming custom automation tools using Python, JavaScript, and macOS Terminal.

Creating, designing, and managing a virtual reality arcade and entertainment space, including a hybrid AR/VR escape room concept. Designed custom ultra-short throw projector solution. Created one of the first Augmented Reality billboard experiences in Chicago. Oversaw creation of prototypes for a custom VR drink experience to be used at the Redline VR bar.

Software developer, Post-production specialist, and wearer of many hats, including:VFX Pipeline creation, Compositing, Rig Removal, Track Reader (Dialogue Animation), Lighting Design, Cinematography, Assistant Animation, Animatic Creation, 3D Pre-vis, 3D Scanning and Printing, and Set Decoration for stop-motion animated projects. Also built a company website in PHP/Wordpress, and created custom Python scripts and Javascript/React/Meteor tools for production management.

Editing and post services for feature film "Lovemakers". Animation and editing work for "The Dreamsters" children's television show. Web designer for production company.