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Seattle, Wa, Us

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

• Handle escalations for online Live, VOD, and Linear streaming platforms • Create automated testing using New Relic Synthetic tests to verify stream availability• Manage release process for Streaming Platform Software and direct rollout of features to AWS infrastructure • Serve as primary R&D for Product and Software Development Teams on topics such as; HTTP Live Streaming, P2P video players, H264 Encoding, SSAI, etc.

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

• Implemented Cloud hosted PBX solution across 90+ users. • Jumpstarted AWS migration by moving multiple racks of equipment to Cloud services, while simultaneously providing increased DR and cost savings. • Provide in depth cloud (AWS, Azure) TCO analysis for development and sales use cases

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

• Manage HP hardware integrations for customer deployment • Handle onboarding of international company acquisition• Integrate powershell and automated deployment technologies to streamline processes • Develop sales-facing Bill-Of-Materials for 40+ unique server SKUs• Design and implement VMware HA cluster for internal development and QA teams running 400+ virtual machines with redundant 10g networking using Cisco NX-OS

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

• Designed and implemented VMware HA Cluster with DR location for CNN Newsource video delivery used by 1,000+ CNN affiliates

Newport Beach, Ca, Us

• Created test cases for HP and Dell hardware to determine software conflicts and enhance product performance • Solved hardware component bottlenecks and compatibility issues • Researched and recommended options for efficiency and cost effectiveness • Developed LTE-based video streaming unit for live production use• Provided customer service to major news networks: CNN, NBC, CBS, Fox• Performed front-line troubleshooting of time-critical cases involving on-air newscasts• Proactively consulted with TV station personnel on news production, digital archive, and distribution systems

• Analyzed client objectives to determine needs and layouts of web projects • Built websites for small businesses in wide range of industries • Assisted in various small business’ networking infrastructure setups

• Built and maintained multi-thousand user website for delivering both live and archivedWindows Media video.• Managed staff and facilitated operation of virtual teams working on podcasts, videogame broadcasting and more using Skype, shared calendars, Ventrilo and more.• Communicated with Valve Corporation and AMD to coordinate a special virtual event.Aided in marketing and coordinating the event resulting in a 400% increase in sitetraffic.• Assisted in planning of large scale tournament with sponsor-provided prizes.