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VegasHD is a full service Las Vegas based company specializing in High Definition video production for major networks shooting in the Las Vegas area. VegasHD clients and shows included:MGM\Mirage, Planet Hollywood, Miss USA (NBC), Miss America (Discovery), NHK, UFC100, ITN, BBC News, ABC (20/20 - Sigfreid and Roy's Final Performance), Jerry Lewis Telethon (Local ABC), ESPNResponsibilities include:Plan and design all technical aspects of production including equipment rental, wiring designs and setup. As EIC of every shoot I was responsible for all engineering and ensuring that there were no technical issues during the shoot and that all of the client's technical needs have been met, Managing IT infrastructure and services including Web presence, Sales engineer when required.

Hired in 1998 as Director of Technology. Was responsible for all technology used by C3 Media and their clients. Re-Designed their Intranet and Extranet capability and was responsible for overseeing all hardware and software purchases required by the company and it's clients. Provided any designs and drawings needed to facilitate the client's needs. Oversaw the formation of Zillacast with the president and GM.

Co-Founder of Zillacast, a Streaming Media company and subsidiary of C3 Media Solutions. Developed the Video Encoders that Zillacast used to encode all their streaming media products. As Director of Video andCompression Technology was in charge of custom building encoders for live and archived content. Stepped into CTO position in September of 2001 when original CTO left the firm.

Hired in 1993 as a Utility Engineer. Served in a variety of positions including:Video Engineer, Master Control, Audio Engineer, Camera Shading, Robotics OperatorPromoted to Full time Audio Engineer in August of 1994. Responsible for all of Court TV's Prime Time program mixing. Promoted to Video Engineer in December of 1994 where I remained until moving into the same position under Court TV's Payroll.Responsibilities included:Building, repair, and troubleshooting Court TV studio and broadcast facilities. Managing incoming feeds for live broadcasts. Was Engineer in charge of Court TV's Video Servers and Commercial Insertion system, Audio Engineer A1, Camera Robotics Operator, Master Control, Video Playback.

Hired on a full time freelance basis to facilitate the construction of BBN's first Video and Radio studios. Was hired for three subsequent redesigns of the same facilities as they expanded. Named a team leader of their Audio construction team.

Hired as an engineer to redesign and construct SCTV facilities. Remained on staff in the role of Technical Director/Editor. Produced, Directed, Edited and starred in the original production Sandman Showcase. Was named Station Manager in December of 91.

Originally hired as a freelance vacation replacement engineer. Was hired to build FNN's Rockefeller Center Facility and remained to help train the staff in the use of the new equipment. Was in charge of construction of all of FNN's Audio systems and build out for both FNN TV and Radio Network. Served as Audio Engineer for the syndicated show This Morning's Business and was hired as a staff Utility Engineer in 1990.Responsibilities included:Video Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Audio Engineer A1, Tape Operator, Online Editor, Chyron, and Camera Op