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Tampa, Fl, Us

Newton, Ma, Us

Managed the development and release of an entirely new, java web application responsible for critical remote-control camera operations via message queue technology. Managed projects to implement web application GDPR compliance and single sign-on capabilities to meet enterprise adoption requirements. These capabilities are responsible for the production of over 20,000 live cable and broadcast television interviews since 2017.Led development and release of custom remote-control video studio hardware products, enabling new capabilities such as 4K video encoding and recording, live HD webcasting and improved remote-control capabilities through facial recognition-based automatic camera control.Led the development and productization of AI-based human segmentation and matting capabilities running on Nvidia hardware, creating unparalleled non-keyer-based background replacement.Management of teams of engineers specializing in software development, network engineering, broadcast engineering, IT administration and 24-7 operational support.Management of R&D and capital expense budgets, prioritizing ROI on projects and purchases.Work directly with VideoLink account executives to bring on new key accounts and to ensure products and services meet customer needs.Responsible for product roadmaps, blending business strategy with the implementation of unique and superior products. Conduct requirements gathering, backlog prioritization, and sprint planning oversight.

Newton, Ma, Us

Developed and patented the second generation of the ReadyCam® robotic camera studio system by utilizing cloud based control infrastructure to increase the scalability of the product and to enable control from any Internet connected computer.Doubled the per-unit margin on ReadyCam® systems while decreasing customer implementation and recurring costs, enabling approximately a 120% increase in system sales over the previous year.Developed and released a cutting-edge Internet based video transmission system for live television interviews enabling first mover advantage, resulting in adoption and continued use by major television networks such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, CNBC, and Bloomberg.Migrated VideoLink IT infrastructure to a blend of VMWare and cloud based services to ensure uptime of critical systems and an improved user experience.Designed and managed the move of the VideoLink corporate headquarters/production facility in Newton MA, comprised of multiple HD studios, edit suites, core video and IT infrastructure with no production facility down-time and minimal impact on users.

Newton, Ma, Us

Managed broadcast engineer staffing assignments to ensure proper coverage of broadcast video productions and execution of complex system integration tasks.Implemented product design improvements to ReadyCam®, including the migration to serial over IP based control.Established ReadyCam® installation procedures to ensure quality of remote installations and streamlined the system build and equipment ordering process.

Integrated and operated broadcast systems including core routing, multicamera studios, intercom systems and Ku band satellite trucks.Managed a Windows domain based IT infrastructure and phone system.Provided IT help desk services to users within a 24-7 organization.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Bachelors Of Science, Business Administration And Information Technology

Associates Of Science, Television Production