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Clifton Nj

Working with a team of industry experts in the design, testing and implementation of UAS variants that will offer unmatched performance, highest video definition, remote operations, AI/IR applications all based on Tethered Drones capable of reaching an altitude of over 700 FT above ground focused on Defense, Mass Gatherings Security, Emergency Response, and the implementation of airborne drone technologies for Broadcasting applications at Stadiums.

IoT Advisory Group provides consulting, advisory and business unit planning for the IoT industry. Our clients are global corporations who are developing their IoT strategies and building their IoT business units. We have experience in IoT hardware endpoints, edge servers, control and security and cloud applications for IoT. We track the industry players in sensing, connectivity, applications, security management and platform control. The IoT Advisory Group is a California LLP. It’s… Show more IoT Advisory Group provides consulting, advisory and business unit planning for the IoT industry. Our clients are global corporations who are developing their IoT strategies and building their IoT business units. We have experience in IoT hardware endpoints, edge servers, control and security and cloud applications for IoT. We track the industry players in sensing, connectivity, applications, security management and platform control. The IoT Advisory Group is a California LLP. It’s principal is Stephen DiFranco, who led Broadcom’s IoT Business Unit.IoT Advisory Group can be found at www.iotadvisorygroup.com Show less

Greater New York City Area

After successfully managing technical recovery from Hurricane Sandy for CBS Sports Network, added responsibilities for the engineering of Studio, Graphics, Playback and Sports Master Control Rooms for CBS Sports (Broadcast). During this time, successfully managed the rebuild of several antiquated areas and worked with others to develop new more efficient workflows. The highlight of which was enabling the movement of content from NFL, NCAA and PGA remote events back and forth from the NY… Show more After successfully managing technical recovery from Hurricane Sandy for CBS Sports Network, added responsibilities for the engineering of Studio, Graphics, Playback and Sports Master Control Rooms for CBS Sports (Broadcast). During this time, successfully managed the rebuild of several antiquated areas and worked with others to develop new more efficient workflows. The highlight of which was enabling the movement of content from NFL, NCAA and PGA remote events back and forth from the NY based facilities. Show less

In addition to continuation of Engineering duties for CSTV listed below; Managed first tests of live IPTV/Web delivery with partners like Joost and Move Networks. Upgraded the Media Asset Management system to allow access for viewing and selection of video content on standard Office desktops remote to the studio location. Increased the consolidation of television and broadband production resources through training and technology. reduced costs of Closed Captioning pre-produced material by… Show more In addition to continuation of Engineering duties for CSTV listed below; Managed first tests of live IPTV/Web delivery with partners like Joost and Move Networks. Upgraded the Media Asset Management system to allow access for viewing and selection of video content on standard Office desktops remote to the studio location. Increased the consolidation of television and broadband production resources through training and technology. reduced costs of Closed Captioning pre-produced material by eliminating need to send and receive physical media. Implement existing cost effective technologies such as SlingBox to allow producers access to backhauls at remote locations. Additional responsibilities included management of both front and backend web production teams responsible for over 250 websites; Manage selection, implementation and maintenance of all corporate information systems. Implemented Sarbanes/Oxley compliance requirement testing, passing all critical milestones. Directed an initiative that reduced 404 errors by more than 75%. Initiated rebuilding of web infrastructure for stability. Suggested Social networking concept which became known as Virtual SkyBox and was highlighted during a keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas NV. Show less

Greater New York City Area

Continued responsibility for management of all aspects of technical studio facilities including On-Air graphics, eight edit rooms, and shooting stage. Added management of CSTV’s Corporate Information Technology team. Researched and field tested use of wireless robotic camera technology to lower cost of program acquisition. Successfully tested and proved concept for use of open internet as a reliable method of sending contribution quality content for broadcast. Designed and integrated and… Show more Continued responsibility for management of all aspects of technical studio facilities including On-Air graphics, eight edit rooms, and shooting stage. Added management of CSTV’s Corporate Information Technology team. Researched and field tested use of wireless robotic camera technology to lower cost of program acquisition. Successfully tested and proved concept for use of open internet as a reliable method of sending contribution quality content for broadcast. Designed and integrated and replaced problematic Edit and Asset management system with Apple based solution for half the cost of upgrading the existing to traditional systems. The system increased capability by better than 40% and provided transcoding of material to multiple delivery platforms Show less

Responsible for management of technical studio facilities including On-Air graphics, eight edit rooms, and shooting stage. Studio also handled duplication, equipment repair and maintenance. Designed and supervised wiring of all new facilities and equipment. Responsible for technical aspects of studio and remote shoots. Introduced innovative use of video conference technology providing low cost two way interview capability with selected partners.

Responsible for overall department management of Sony StudiOne Video and Graphic Production facilities. I oversaw the coordination of Tradeshow booth design, and construction, showcasing of Key products, technical crew, shipping, installation and successful booth operation for the following SONY tradeshows: CES, COMDEX, PC EXPO/TECHXNY, PMA. Developed an efficient equipment procurement process to allow for final production delivery in a timely manner. Evaluation of resources and their… Show more Responsible for overall department management of Sony StudiOne Video and Graphic Production facilities. I oversaw the coordination of Tradeshow booth design, and construction, showcasing of Key products, technical crew, shipping, installation and successful booth operation for the following SONY tradeshows: CES, COMDEX, PC EXPO/TECHXNY, PMA. Developed an efficient equipment procurement process to allow for final production delivery in a timely manner. Evaluation of resources and their utilization on a regular basis has provided a control structure for management allowing for sound decision-making. Show less

Responsible for management of studio facilities including graphics, three edit rooms, one offline room and shooting stage. Studio also handled duplication, equipment repair and maintenance. Designed and supervised wiring of all new facilities and equipment. Responsible for technical, crew and logistic aspects of studio and remote shoots. Responsible for selection, installation, as well as, software and hardware technical support of a graphics network. Client liaison for a specialized… Show more Responsible for management of studio facilities including graphics, three edit rooms, one offline room and shooting stage. Studio also handled duplication, equipment repair and maintenance. Designed and supervised wiring of all new facilities and equipment. Responsible for technical, crew and logistic aspects of studio and remote shoots. Responsible for selection, installation, as well as, software and hardware technical support of a graphics network. Client liaison for a specialized digital audio compression and storage system developed by Sony. Developed software programs for automation of facility such as wiring tracking system, library database for videotapes, vendor database; and software to automate graphics systems. Co-developed new presentation system built on Laserdisc technology. Show less

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