Paul D. Michaels Email & Phone Number

My mission is to help your company unlock the full potential of AI/ML by delivering data-driven insights and crafting strategic roadmaps for achieving measurable ROI.What I Do:• AI Portfolio Reports: I create comprehensive AI Portfolio reports that identify quick wins and high-impact long-term projects tailored to your company's unique needs and outline actionable steps for successful AI/ML adoption.• AI/ML Solutions: From design to implementation, I develop solutions to bespoke AI/ML models that solve specific business problems, optimize operations, and drive innovation.• Employee Engagement in the AI Strategy: Quick wins with off-the-shelf AI tools can demonstrate AI's value, showcase real-world benefits, and build confidence with your employees. Early successes can build momentum and foster a supportive culture for ongoing and future AI initiatives.Why Work With Me:• Expert Guidance: With extensive experience in software production, I provide the expert guidance needed to navigate the complexities of AI/ML projects.• Strategic Alignment: My approach ensures that AI/ML initiatives align with your company's strategic goals, engage your employees in the journey, and deliver measurable business impact and ROI.• Risk Mitigation: I conduct thorough risk assessments and provide mitigation strategies to ensure the success and sustainability of AI/ML projects.• Innovation and Growth: I help your company stay competitive by identifying innovative AI/ML opportunities and unlocking new revenue streams and business models.

Man Mountain Productions Is a Media Production Company. Paul Michaels is the creative force behind the award-winning work, which includes software and App development, Photography, video production, screenwriting, and a kid's graphic novel series.• Video Production: Directed and produced many video ads, with three awards and an award-winning short film. Responsible for all aspects, from scriptwriting to post-production. • App and Website Development: Developed and launched an iPhone app, overseeing the entire development process from concept to App Store submission. Responsible for creating and deploying websites for internal projects and client websites.• Photography: Shot professional photos for clients and publications. Responsible for everything from pre-production right through to post-production.• Screenwriting: Developed and wrote screenplays, successfully pitching several to producers, publishers, and development companies.• Graphic Novels: Created a children's graphic novel series, overseeing and guiding the script, storyboarding, illustration, and pitching of the final product.• Business Management: Managed company operations, including project management, financial planning, and client relations.• Creative Direction: Set the creative vision for all projects, ensuring high-quality and innovative outcomes.Expertly produced to "stand out from the crowd."

ChallengePad is an online work-wellness platform perfect for entrepreneurs working from home or the office; by engaging in workweek-long challenges, you learn how to get fit and boost your health and productivity while you work!• Business Development: Developed and executed business strategies.• Product Management: Managed developing and enhancing an intuitive online work-wellness platform.• Technology & Development: Led web and mobile development, ensuring a secure and scalable platform.• Health & Wellness Expertise: Designed wellness content that promotes fitness, health, and productivity.• Marketing & Sales: Implemented digital marketing strategies, created engaging content, and developed sales strategies.• Data Analysis & Analytics: Analyzed user data and feedback to continuously improve the platform.

New York, Us

Senior Producer in-charge of the Tonka Software Line of Products.• Project Management: Led five game development projects using Agile methodologies, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.• Game Design: Developed age-appropriate game mechanics and engaging storyboards, resulting in high user satisfaction.• Team Leadership: Managed cross-functional teams, providing outside software development teams with direction and support while delivering internal marketing, sales, and QA teams with needed input and assets. I advocated for these projects to upper management and resolved conflicts effectively.• Technical

Pawtucket, Ri, Us

Senior Producer in charge of the Tonka software line.• Project Management: Led five game development projects using Agile methodologies, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.• Game Design: Developed age-appropriate game mechanics and engaging storyboards, resulting in high user satisfaction.• Team Leadership: Managed cross-functional teams, providing outside software development teams with direction and support while delivering internal marketing, sales, and QA teams with needed input and assets. I advocated for these projects to upper management and resolved conflicts effectively.• Technical

Senior Producer In Charge Of Kids Interactive Software.• Project Management: Led 7 game development projects using Agile methodologies, ensuring on-time and within-budget delivery.• Game Design: Developed age-appropriate game mechanics and engaging storyboards, resulting in high user satisfaction.• Team Leadership: Managed cross-functional teams, providing outside software development teams with direction and support while delivering internal marketing, sales, and QA teams with needed input and assets. I advocated for these projects to upper management and resolved conflicts effectively.• Technical

IMMpact! Inc., Interactive Multimedia Producers, Toronto, Canada. Team Leader Managing Software Production Teams, Budgets, And Production Schedules. • Project Management: Successfully led multiple Interactive Multimedia software development projects using Agile methodologies, ensuring prompt delivery within budget constraints.• Product Design: Crafted client and project-appropriate mechanics and engaging storyboards, consistently delivering high user satisfaction.• Team Leadership: Managed cross-functional teams, providing internal development teams with direction and support while delivering client-focused results. I advocated for these projects with client teams and resolved conflicts effectively.• Technical

Motion Picture set experience ranges from set stills photographer, Camera Assistant, Clapper/loader, and Focus puller, all in Toronto, Canada. Worked on over 12 series, feature films, short films, and music videos. Member of the Association of Canadian Film Crafts People (ACFC). Independent Producer/Director/Editor on several short films.• Camera Assistant: Assisted with camera setup, maintenance, and operation, ensuring smooth filming processes.• Clapper/Loader: Managed film stock, loaded/unloaded film magazines, and operated the clapperboard for synchronization.• Independent Producer/Director/Editor: Produced, directed, and edited several short films, overseeing the production process from concept to completion.• Technical

**International Fashion, Travel, and Product Photographer.**Worked for magazines and clients in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil.• Seven covers of various fashion magazines from around the world.• Hundreds of fashion, travel, product editorials, catalogs, advertisements, and posters.• Fashion Photography: Captured high-quality images for seven magazine covers and myriad fashion editorials, catalogs, and advertisements.• Travel Photography: Documented diverse locations and cultures in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Brazil.• Product Photography: Created detailed and attractive images for product catalogs, advertisements, and posters.• Technical

Photographic And Film/Video Technology/Technician And Assistant

High School Diploma