Lowell Kay Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

I lead a team that specializes in Broadcast Design and Implementation. Our functions are to distill the clients needs, create high level Scope of Work and then apply this information into functional documents that can be shared with clients. This allows us to level set choices for the appropriate vendors and delivers a clear direction for the client. We oversee installation and advocate for the client where necessary.Clients include:AppleIntuitGoogleMetaNetflix

Thames Ditton, England, Gb

Multiple projects

Basking Ridge, Nj, Us

Production at Verizon 5G Labs

Eden Prairie, Mn, Us

Raiders Stadium (Allegiant)Raiders HQ FacilitiesLead team for the installation of all broadcast equipment inside the stadium and at the headquarters facility. Project consisted of machine room, control rooms, studio, editing facilities, cabling and cameras. Responsible for sourcing union labor, oversite of all leads on project, budgeting and schedules. • Saved $160K+ compared to budgeted costs through effective Union negotiation.• Generated 12% profit against total sale.• Project size: 11MImplement and project manage integration of equipment offsite and on site at both stadium and headquarters• Salvaged troubled project and brought it on target within one month – clawed back 60K+ in labor overages typically written off in previous engagements. • Identified, documented, and communicated project risks and contingency plans• Managed risks and issue tracking throughout the project• Built new project plans, schedules and defined risks previously not associated with project • Coordinated data migration activities with Raiders and managed transfer to new SAN installed at headquarters• Managed the execution of client engagements through delivery, including project team management, project scoping, project resource management, budget planning and tracking, scheduling, project performance, and overall quality and development of project plans. • Successfully completion of project while working through Covid-19• Build client confidence and trust, strive to exceed expectations, assumed responsibility for solving problems, and ensured commitments are met. • Scheduling regular meetings between teams, management, and stakeholders to ensure project progress and updates are clear.• Partner with recruiting teams to assist in proposals, presentations, and demos for completed projects.

Thames Ditton, England, Gb

Sinclair AWS Cloud DeploymentHD Playout servers for 3 redundant channelsProject Manager• Developed project SOW and project plan for deployment for AWS environment• Main point of contact between Diversified Systems Integration and Imagine Communications• Maintained project progress with Salesforce • Onsite coordination between Client, Diversified and Imagine Communications• Tracked all bugs through JIRA• Worked with PLM to solve bugs and commissioning issues• Held daily meetings for team to determine status and next steps• Created tasks for all deployment team members• Coordinated Training • Build client confidence and trust, strive to exceed expectations, assumed responsibility for solving problems, and ensured commitments are met

Thames Ditton, England, Gb

KQED Facilities HD Playout servers, NAS, Graphics, TrainingProject Manager• Developed project SOW and project plan for deployment of Imagine Playout servers, NAS, Graphics and control• Main point of contact between Diversified Systems Integration and Imagine Communications• Maintained project progress with Salesforce • Onsite coordination between Client, Diversified and Imagine Communications• Tracked all bugs through JIRA• Worked with PLM to solve bugs and commissioning issues• Held daily meetings for team to determine status and next steps• Created tasks for all deployment team members• Coordinated Training • Build client confidence and trust, strive to exceed expectations, assumed responsibility for solving problems, and ensured commitments are met.

Thames Ditton, England, Gb

NESN Headquarters4K & HD Playout servers, NAS, Graphics, TrainingProject Manager• Developed project SOW and project plan for deployment of Imagine Playout servers, NAS, Graphics and control• Main point of contact between Diversified Systems Integration and Imagine Communications• Maintained project progress with Salesforce • Onsite coordination between Client, Diversified and Imagine Communications• Tracked all bugs through JIRA• Worked with PLM to solve bugs and commissioning issues• Held daily meetings for team to determine status and next steps• Created tasks for all deployment team members• Coordinated Training • Build client confidence and trust, strive to exceed expectations, assumed responsibility for solving problems, and ensured commitments are met.

Playa Vista, California, Us

Arlington eSports Stadium Hired as the design engineer for the entire facility. The project consisted of an arena, 2 Shoutcaster sets, control room, machine room, audio room, observer room, backstage audio racks, gamers gallery, team practice rooms. • Developed both budget and scope.• Worked with all stakeholders to develop a complete scope for the project• Identified all risks associated with project and developed ways to mitigate them• Validated and negotiated with all vendors for project• Negotiated final sale for project to Arlington City Council• Developed team for installation on site• Created all installation documents for project• Worked with the General Contractor superintendent daily to coordinate all changes in design • Worked with the M&E design team to develop all pathways for cable infrastructure• Oversaw installation crews, Quality Controlled all work and maintained testing procedures. • Oversaw commissioning by both vendors and engineers• Developed owner’s manual for project • Oversaw all changes and applied them to documentation• Created Final As Build documentation for the project• Successfully completed project on time and with net profit• Project Size: 3.5M

Thames Ditton, England, Gb

Multiple projects that ranged from 10K to 1.2M in budget.Disney CableSpectrumTegnaKCBSATTACCU WeatherFox News• Developed project SOW and project plan for deployment of Imagine Playout servers, NAS, Graphics and control• Main point of contact between Diversified Systems Integration and Imagine Communications• Maintained project progress with Salesforce• Onsite coordination between Client, Diversified and Imagine Communications• Tracked all bugs through JIRA• Worked with PLM to solve bugs and commissioning issues• Held daily meetings for team to determine status and next steps• Created tasks for all deployment team members• Coordinated Training• Build client confidence and trust, strive to exceed expectations, assumed responsibility for solving problems, and ensured commitments are met.

Playa Vista, California, Us

Hired as the Design Engineer. The project required 2 floors of machine room interconnections, control room, stage and editing suite. • Developed both budget and scope.• Worked with all stakeholders to develop a complete scope for the project• Identified all risks associated with project and developed ways to mitigate them• Validated and negotiated with all vendors for project• Developed team for installation on site• Created all installation documents for project• Oversaw installation crews, Quality Controlled all work and maintained testing procedures.• Oversaw commissioning by both vendors and engineers• Oversaw all changes and applied them to documentation• Created Final As Build documentation for the project• Successfully completed project on time and with Net profit• Project Size: 1.5M

Century City, Ca, Ca, Us

Managed a seven-person team and $2M yearly budget for all facility projects, including design, engineering, and installation. Responsible for oversite of subcontractors. Developed relationships with all key stakeholders, created SOWs based upon review of key requirements and implemented plans for installation of multiple projects each year. Assessment of new technologies, developed applications for use within the facility and created budgets based upon 2-5 year plans. • Installed a 60-channel playout and record system. Garnered consensus with stake holders to change direction of failing project to newer less expensive and faster technology.• Planned, designed, and executed new MATV distribution system for 90,000 sq. ft. facility with over 200 individual users.• Redesigned all IT infrastructure from 1GB to 10GB systems. Designed and deployed new Cisco-based 10GB IT solution to replace legacy system that lacked documentation.

As President, I launched and developed the DR Group to purchase excess motion picture film. I created business, marketing and operating plans, and managed P&L and AP/AR. I then pivoted the firm to capitalize on a market opportunity: digital editing, sales, rentals, Systems Integration, and postproduction facilities. • Established and implemented industry-wide standards for film QC control.• Entrusted as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for 50+ new/remodeled post-production facilities.• Transitioned the company from film to digital in 1999 to stay ahead of market disruption.• Recognized as leading Final Cut Pro SME - drove many improvements with manufacturers to QC product and validate software functions as advertised• Partnered with Apple's Final Cut Pro Product Manager to improve product.• Developed one of the first training manuals for Final Cut Pro editing software.• Contributed to the launch Los Angeles Final Cut Pro Users Group.• Designed Portable Post House in 2004 to enable users to down-convert onset.• Expanded company to offer training for Apple's Final Cut Pro software, FCP System sales and rentals.• Expanded services to include system integration.• Grew company from six to 30 staff and grew overall sales by 350%.• Featured columnist in HD magazine.