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United States

Detroit, Mi, Us

Detroit, Mi, Us

Drive strategic digital transformation across business units by aligning technology roadmaps with goals. Lead innovation in newsroom and Master Control systems, AI-integrated workflows and cloud-based solutions. Additionally, spearhead innovation for ATSC 3.0, support software-defined architecture migrations, and foster measurable outcomes through stakeholder collaboration.

Sterling Heights, Michigan, Us

Temporary Contract position: Evaluate the system design and interoperability of a live production switcher platform at the University of Michigan, Center for Academic Innovation. Lead the integration and commissioning of multiple instances of this platform. Implement ST 2110 standards to optimize NMOS seamless interoperability. Perform configuration and connectivity validation, promptly address issues, and provide comprehensive financial reporting.

Newark, New Jersey, Us

Position was eliminated: Downsizing. * Collaborated with pre-sales teams on technical initiatives and material proposals for the KAIROS LIVE Production Switcher Platform in both broadcast and AV markets.* Created customized system architecture and drawings for the ST 2110-based KAIROS Live Production Platform.* Provided technical presentations and demonstrations at trade events and customer engagements.* Handled service escalation support.* Built a home-based test lab to validate third-party components for interoperability with the ST 2110 ecosystem.* Advocated within industry bodies like SMPTE.

Thames Ditton, England, Gb

Laid off: Staff Reduction. * Executed technical requirements analysis and conducted workflow sessions with the customer to determine optimal solutions.* Led the Strategic Sales Tiger Team for cloud playout.* Generated presentations and product demos for the Aviator cloud playout product.* Collaborated with the deployment team to implement containerized microservice instances within the AWS ecosystem.* Integrated Surefire SSAI Ad integrations as needed.* Spearheaded strategic roadmap prioritizations to fulfill customer needs and align with sales initiatives.

New York, Us

* Led the Streaming Media Operations engineering team responsible for delivering hundreds of LIVE sporting events.* Orchestrated the configuration and management of a containerized cloud architecture, managing deployed instances governed by Ruby microservices.* Managed remote diagramming, deployment, maintenance, and operation of AWS and GCP cloud instances.* Facilitated the transmission of premium LIVE content across these cloud platforms.* Oversaw ground-to-cloud signal acquisition, ABR encoding, SSAI ad decoration and insertion, monitoring, playout, and distribution processes.* Supported the streaming of FAST 20 fuboTV branded channels on Amagi CloudPort.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

* Led technical offering development on Altitude Media Cloud, a PaaS cloud playout and storage solution for national linear broadcast clients.* Deployed and led large remote LIVE sports productions as fully diverse productions for premier sporting tournaments.* Managed tactical deployment and monitoring of these productions.* Served as the technical architect to create drawings for deploying channels on Apple TV and Amazon Prime.* Oversaw SSAI decoration and insertion, architecture design, software development, ABR conditioning, and delivery on Akamai and LUMEN.Resigned: Workforce restructuring.

Armonk, New York, Us

* Technical lead on Journey to the Cloud initiatives.* Solutions architect for Watson LIVE Captioning, an AI-supported LIVE captioning solution for broadcast applications.* Supported the Agile DevOps team, including rapid concept development, regression testing, and deployment to 80 Sinclair stations.* Created a strategic roadmap for Watson LIVE Captioning and MAX Cloud.* Architected functional deployments and supported sales-driven POC and rapid concept development at a global signal provider and acquisition facility for LIVE television broadcasts.

Armonk, New York, Us

Key Accomplishments• Vendor Negotiations $1.5M savings• The Masters golf tournaments - LIVE Streaming Operations• Automated Performance Monitoring• 99.999% LIVE Streaming for NFL / The Masters• HBO España and Nordic SVOD Deployment* Served as the single point of accountability for product solutions, financial feasibility, technical infrastructure, equipment selection, and vendor relationships.* Developed video offering platforms, including strategy, roadmap, and segment analysis.* Ran the LIVE Event Operations Center for the PGA Masters Tournament for 5 years.* Delivered 41 million concurrent streams on the 2019 Tournament.* Configured multiple CDN strategies on Akamai and LUMEN.* Created quality dashboard for end-to-end latency and performance.* Managed IBM eCDN product rollouts.* Negotiated cost reductions for Watson Media.* Developed architecture and LIVE streaming/linear broadcast projects for HBO Nordic.* Drafted comprehensive solution descriptions and architecture designs for Discovery, Scripps, BBC, and HBO Nordic, ensuring seamless product rollouts.

Armonk, New York, Us

* Assumed the key role of architect, spearheading the end-to-end deployment of a cutting-edge 4K LIVE solution for the 2017 Masters Tournament.* Pioneered a new service offering for all LIVE streaming and broadcast projects, achieving $2.5M in revenue.* Led the architectural team for the FOX "Highlight Machine" during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.* Served as the Broadcast Engineering escalation point at the Weather Company, providing expert guidance during critical hurricane broadcasts.* Developed multiple language segmentation workflows for HBO, leveraging Late Binding Audio for HTTP Live Streaming (HLS), to deliver high-quality content to a diverse global audience.

Armonk, New York, Us

* Served as the lead architect for a highly reliable live streaming solution that achieved 99.999% uptime during the NFL season of 2014-2015, including both Super Bowls.* Managed the Event Operations Center during NFL game days, ensuring seamless delivery of premium content to a diverse audience.* Spearheaded a comprehensive modernization of signal acquisition and physical production, achieving cost savings of $900k.* Developed comprehensive documentation and training for the Network Operations Center (NOC) team, leading all program operations within the Broadcast Operations Center (BOC), enhancing operational efficiency and saving $3.5M in outsourced operations.* Implemented measurement software and third-party analytics to validate the Service Level Agreement (SLA), ensuring optimal performance and reliability of the solution.

Luxembourg City, Lu

• Led Infrastructure Renovation $1M• Global 'At-home' Production Consolidation saving $1.5M• Led Cloud Migration MAM saving $4.5MPlayboy Plus Entertainment - Consulting contract with MindGeek 6-Months. Created the Program Management Office and became technical lead that implemented project governance on consolidation and global standardization for 21 television offices. Empirically, the technical leader of the project. Created technical specifications, user requirements, diagrams and workflow documentation to support the integration of a global Post Production solution that integrated with a customized API WAMP platform. Expanded the data center to host a 1.28PB SAN solution which supported cloud storage and management within a customized global broadcast post production platform. Directed project governance, cost analysis, vendor management and guidance on department reorganization. Provide counsel to executives, reporting to the President.

Macomb, Us

• Startup Investment Savings $5M • Architected Event Simulcast saved $300k• Developed LIVE over IP saved $1.5M • Designed Centralized Origination Playout• Negotiated Streaming Deal Savings $2M • Broadcast Operational Yearly Savings $1.5M> Independent TecNec Wholesale distributor for Markertek Broadcast Supply.I delivered technical and operational consultation services to Arqiva, resulting in cost reduction, enhanced workflow capacity, and increased revenue. I implemented OTT delivery solutions for PegasusTV on Roku and SkyAngel Network. Furthermore, I conceptualized and launched a centralized origination platform for Titan Broadcasting, along with its five affiliates, resulting in savings of $5 million in capital expenditure (CAPEX) and $1.5 million in operational expenditure (OPEX). I also designed a comprehensive solution for delivering both live and on-demand streaming to multiple platforms. Additionally, I developed a solution to provide 30 days of live television coverage for the Houston Rodeo via public IP, along with its live streaming simulcast, resulting in a savings of $300,000.

Us

As CANDO Sports Productions. • Subscription SVOD / LIVE streaming enterprise to distribute video content.• Product UI development that met aesthetic, functional navigation objectives.• Validation of use-case studies re: deployment, monetization and user concepts.• Managed the RFP process, digital security integration platform.• Integrated Aspera file-delivery, saved $250K investment and $150K annual opex.• Deployed performance analytics and engagement metrics to support sales teams.• Created a streamlined process to on-board new content providers.• Platform architecture, client ingest, processing workflow and delivery.• Created all marketing video packages and promotions.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

• Directed a $7M Organization Consolidation• Created OPEX Savings $5MLed cost reduction initiative consolidating four Hollywood facilities into the LA Center Studios Complex. Led a global team of engineers through technical renovations and improved operational efficiencies which regional OPEX $2M. Managed the fiscal and D2D broadcast operations. Led consolidation of all global broadcast origination to a centralized facility that saved $3M annually. Designed the relocation build-out for production studios, administration offices and post production facilities in USA, Rome and London. Created a field engineering unit to support award winning field production projects. Hired, trained, mentored operations and engineering departments.Layoff: Workforce reduction.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

• Launched national television network in just 10-weeks.• Led opex budget reduction to 38% savings in Operations ($14M annually).• Deployed and launched 40 domestic and international affiliates.• Developed middleware using real-time Traffic avails, Nielson and EDI billing.• Developed an audience engagement product, text-to-screen interactive feature. • Built or updated Post-Production suites, playout, master control and traffic systems.• Led all day to day broadcast operations and engineering departments.• Hired, trained and mentored operations, engineering, post-production, traffic.• Created a field engineering unit to support shows in production, both LIVE and delay.• Constructed a triple-set stage that reduced set changes and show delivery timeline.• Engineer (EIC) for 2-hr daily LIVE production with studio audience and news shows.• Created LIVE production editing suite, expedited time to air and production costs.• Mentored control room staff. Production Director for several shows.

• Launched national television network employing first-use, file delivery in 12-weeks.• Built, staffed and managed broadcast operations, post production and engineering.• Architect and constructed a production studio, control rooms, and green room.• Managed a $22M operating budget. Negotiated SLA that saved $900K.• Developed MAM integration with post production, ingest and library operations.• Pioneered a digital infrastructure to distribute programming to satellite uplink.• Led all day-to-day broadcast operations / engineering and master control.• Led development of LIVE streaming solution, system design, user interface design.• Led development of all websites, broadband delivery and mobile initiatives.• Launched SVOD OVP steaming product called "HorseTV Access".• Created a branded mobile video "Companion" device similar to the iPod.• NAB Innovation award co-recipient with Telestream Graphics Factory.• Provided expert opinion to Post Magazine on innovative post production workflows.• Acquisition experience with Midwest Media, Inc. by HorseTV Media Group, LLC.

Us

• Founder of sports production and broadcast services company in 2000.• Producer of LIVE sports programming on 100 tv episodes, concerts and web specials.• Built, staffed and managed broadcast operations, post production and field production.• Designed and trademarked all on-air branding, visual effects, graphics and animations.• An accomplished LIVE production director, producer, editor and field engineer.• Streamlined field-production and editing workflows delivering hourly shows.• E2E financials, operating expenses, capital expenditures and corporate profitably.• Implemented cell “business unit” strategy for graphics, creative and tv production.• Created the first subscription linear streaming player on the internet.• Negotiated broadcast air-buys, print advertising and SLA with national networks.• Employment transferred when the company was acquired by HorseTV Media Group.