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Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Barstow, California, United States

• Aerial Imaging Specialist for utility pole inspections across Southern California, leveraging drone technology to support infrastructure management and 3D modeling processes.• Developed custom software automation to streamline image processing workflows for 3D model generation, significantly enhancing operational efficiency for digital twins and reality capture projects.• Skilled in conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to address community concerns regarding drone flights and privacy, maintaining positive public relations.• Experienced in close-proximity drone operations near cell towers and high-risk structures, with a proven ability to operate in high-wind conditions and remote locations requiring off-road navigation.• Proficient in pre-flight planning, risk assessment, and FAA compliance, ensuring safe and responsible UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) operations.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Key Responsibilities:- Spearhead aerial cinematography and film production, creating compelling media content including commercials, promotional videos for off-road racing, and immersive real estate showcases.- Conduct analytical and technical drone operations, such as thermal inspections, commercial construction documentation, and precise stockpile measurements for mining projects, utilizing advanced equipment like the M300RTK.Achievements:- Established Twisted Ion Studios as a versatile entity in the media production landscape, adept at both creative storytelling and technical analysis.- Successfully expanded the service offerings to include a wide range of industries, enhancing the visual and operational capabilities of clients in the film, real estate, racing, construction, and mining sectors.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Responsibilities:- Began as the principal aerial cinematographer before being promoted to second unit DP and eventually the primary DP.- Managed diverse shooting environments, from outdoor locations to full-sized green screen studios.- Assumed the role of lead visual effects artist, contributing to both the creative and technical aspects of the film.Achievements:- Developed a close, personal friendship and mentorship with Albert Pyun, the film's director.- Transitioned to leading the project's completion after Albert’s passing, focusing on fulfilling his vision with respect to time and budget constraints.

Greater Seattle Area

- Took over operations as COO and acting president following a family health emergency, revitalizing a long-standing business and improving overall performance.- Managed operations, including financial oversight, permitting, and tax compliance, while working closely with the general manager to implement strategic improvements.- Real estate and expansion efforts: Evaluated potential locations for a second car wash, collaborating with bankers and equipment manufacturers.- Negotiated sale of the business in 2022, resulting in a significantly higher sale price than its 2017 valuation due to facility improvements and operational restructuring.- Worked with city officials on the Grove Street Project, addressing potential eminent domain issues and preparing the business for future challenges.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

• Establish, implement, and maintain best practices and operational procedures governing the development, use, and administration of enterprise software resources, including CRM platforms.• Collaborate with cross-functional management teams to identify business requirements and plan software development initiatives and strategies according to the defined needs of internal and external customers.• Research and implement corporate technology services and revenue-generating solutions, including infrastructure planning, monitoring, maintenance, development, upgrade, and support, providing technical and management expertise to administer systems.• Define and apply infrastructure strategies to ensure improvements, including capacity planning to meet current and future growth requirements.• Engage and manage vendor relationships to ensure the achievement of service-level agreements (SLAs), new software evaluations, and technology product deployments.• Managed software development staffing, recruitment, supervision, scheduling, evaluation, and project management actions for all technical staff members.

• Designed, developed, and configured software applications, providing technical expertise during the creation and administration of enterprise CRM technologies.• Developed best practices for ensuring efficient software development and support processes; aligned enhancements with technical and operational requirements.• Supported all aspects of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design specification, testing, and implementation to production environments.• Analyzed and resolved inefficiencies in software platforms, and identified and capitalized on opportunities to develop and integrate transformative system improvements.• Evaluated and estimated project costs; communicated with stakeholders to gain approval on funding of high-visibility software development initiatives, and managed all projects from conceptualization to final completion.

Director of Business Development

Remote

• Designed and developed a C# .NET user interface used to control a third-party hard drive tester; developed software for communication with hardware, custom .NET form controls, and GDI+, providing a graphical, interactive representation of hardware functionality.• Developed a bug notification tool that interfaces with the FogBugs bug tracking tool over an HTTP and XML connection, enabling the ability to notify developers of bugs via a custom chat pop-up window using GDI+.

Redmond, Wa

- Worked with the core creators of the Xbox during its inception.- Coordinated with external developers of the initial tech demos, internal hardware production team, and principal technology creators in the development of the Xbox prototype hardware.- Directly responsible for ensuring the success of the Xbox prototypes for the official announcement at GDC 2000 by Bill Gates- Wrote code to test stability of the early Xbox OS memory manager- Held a variety of titles such as Xbox game designer, network multi-player developer, Senior SDET (Software Developer in Test), and project lead in various groups across the company including Microsoft Game Studios, Commerce Server, MS Small Business Payroll, FrontBridge, and Systems Management Server.