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New York City Metropolitan Area

Developing bespoke devices and technologies to solve production problems and give creatives more tools to realize their artistic vision.

Greater New York City Area

Guiding technical and technology strategies for all North American ARRI Rental camera operations. Developing internal standards and procedures to ensure consistent quality to clients. Providing direct support and consulting to clients looking to solve complex technical issues. And, if a solution doesn’t exist, designing and building it.

Chicago, New Orleans, Atlanta, Wherever The Action Is

Responsibilities have included: workflow design, signal path engineering, systems integration, custom mechanical engineering/fabrication, equipment logistics coordination, on-site support, crew training

Greater Atlanta Area

Designed layout of the first purpose-built Cineverse rental facility, located in the booming Atlanta production market. Assisted in bid qualification / vendor selection process for construction. Hired and trained initial operations / technical staff. Supervised facility operations and engineering departments.

Greater Chicago Area

Provided technology leadership to Fletcher Camera over a period in which the company achieved over a 400% increase in annual rental revenue and grew from a regional company into an established rental house with a national presence. Directly supported key projects including "Ca$h", "Into the Storm", "Boss", "The Playboy Club" and "Dawn of the Planet of the.

Greater Chicago Area

Worked on film and digital commercial productions throughout the greater Chicagoland area