Global segment lead for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Media and Entertainment vertical. Successful in leading product development, cloud compute strategies, technology roadmaps, and business operation solutions with focus on Media and Entertainment Studios, Creative Production, and Content Creation Networks worldwide. Pioneering virtual solutions encompassing Media Production, Content Acquisition, Editing, Compositing, Graphics, Archives, Supply Chain, Asset Management, and Distribution. A recognized leader in cloud transformation, thought leadership, and business strategies.

Successfully managed corporate programs and technology initiatives while leading with Media Technology Services, Operations, Legal, and Product Development teams. Responsible for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) launch and program management efforts across all domestic and international teams. Partnered with internal/external Technology Services, Legal Counsel, Business and Legal Affairs, Viacom International Media Networks and all associated regional clusters. Effectively managed efforts to ensure technical and regulatory compliance across properties including; Paramount, MTV, TVLand, Nickelodeon, LOGO, BET, VH1, CMT, Comedy Central, and Channel 5. Reported to CPO.

Lead the technology and creative divisions across multiple verticals. Responsible for all aspects of Digital Media Production, Enterprise Technology Solutions, Customer Support, Product Management, Software Development, Infrastructure, Distribution, and On-Air Systems/Services. Pioneered enterprise-wide Digital Studio Productions and virtual workflow Cloud solutions. Launched the first Media Asset Management (MAM) solution with integration across all systems from acquisition to archive. Instituted standardized naming conventions and metadata best practices. Partner with executives and creatives to implement and maintain end-to-end technology for NBC Nightly News, Elections, Today Show, Dateline, Peacock Productions, Olympics, MSNBC, Bureaus, and NBC Archives. Provide expert guidance and support with all cross-functional departments to develop efficient technologies and services while reducing costs in a multi-channel product environment.Proven success in creating and implementing capital and operational budgets. Recognized for building teams and motivating staff to achieve goals within set deadlines without compromising quality.Lead staff across Operations, Engineering, Digital, Infrastructure, Product Support, and Software Development following various disciplines and methodologies supporting content production, management, mobile/web and distribution initiatives.Reported to CTO.

Leadership - Capitalize on development expertise providing direction to all aspects of Digital Media Production Operations encompassing two locations, comprised of Post-Production, Engineering, Studio, Post-Audio, Stage, Graphics and Client Technical Services. Direct and mentor more than 50 staff members including management and union employees. Responsible for operational excellence across Creative Services, Marketing, Documentaries, Sports, Home Entertainment, Films, Post Delivery, Media Relations, and Enterprises utilizing 160 offline production suites, 36 online suites, and a high definition studio stage with complete audio/video, transmission, and lighting control rooms. Proactively equip staff and provide the necessary resources to support creative teams and divisions, enabling them to perform tasks efficiently, resulting in exceptional service to a diverse, high-volume, and demanding client base.Planning and Strategy Development - Provide operational and technical direction from conceptualization to execution of business plans of capital initiatives. Ensure the provision of on-time content to a multitude of networks and platforms, successfully within or below budget. Coordinate delivery and management of filebase content and deliverables. Operational Efficiencies - Synergize efforts of cross-functional teams toward achievement of target goals through refined coordination with parallel departments Duplication, Encoding, Scheduling, Content Security, Legal, Finance, Procurement, Training, and Media Management.

Provided creative vision and execution of Content Creation, Special Effects, and Graphic Compositing required for network’s high profile Shows, Series, and Special Events across all networks.Directed and coordinated creative work of talents, designers, producers and production team in various campaigns for the network to achieve target concepts, planned designs and increased viewership.Special effects advisor and participated in directing high profile shoots, conceptualized network images and special effects for series shows and HBO originals.

Created promotional network spots with daily air times under tight deadlines. Incorporated audio and visual effects promoting News, Sports, Specials, and high profile network events.