Setnet

IT Manager

Collaborate with filmmakers to bridge gap between set and production. Create custom data workflow designed to give each project required tools to deliver final product while maintaining creative control on set. Communicate decisions through postproduction pipeline. Pioneer, manage, and maintain the implementation of DIT data management and services. Provide R&D and testing for every situation, from software to hardware, sprinter vans to DIT carts, VPNs to server racks and everything in between. Drive pandemic pivot to allow remote management, programming, and design across bounded cellular Peplinks and remote camera control

Innovation, Technology, Flexibility, Teamwork, Leadership

Enhanced production efficiency with remote web conference box to control cameras, stream to conference platform, and ensure accurate color during COVID onset limitations

• Created remote access box using 4x bonded sim cards with redundant internet to stream to production

• Developed innovative systems for remote start-stop recording, pulling focus, exposure, and lighting

• Embedded stream into popular web conferencing platform to allow clients and agency to work remotely

Risk Mitigation, Testing, Monitoring, Product Knowledge

Preserved many jobs with ability to control camera and reliability of streaming at multiple locations

• Mounted cameras inside cars connected to web conference and internet box operated by remote crew

• Provided Director of Photography (DP) complete color-accurate stream in real time

• Streamed to Zoom meeting for all remote crew and team members

Research, Collaboration, Brainstorming, Root Cause Analysis, Improvising, Testing

Provided expert solutions for bespoke projects required by film Director and DP 

• Collaborated with client, management, and staff to begin research and development

• Initiated root cause analysis on current system to determine changes required

• Architected designs to provide seamless IT solution for specific situations

Continuous Improvement, Workflows, Training, Efficiency, Standard Operating Procedures

Improved workflow by training Digital Imaging Technicians using screencasts and archives for new procedures

• Authored scripts illustrating new digital processes and procedures

• Executed entire process using screen recording while narrating steps

• Categorized and archived all materials to ensure easy access

Productivity, Software Development, Policies & Procedures, Financial Control

Initiated standard operating procedures, workflows, and quality assurance protocols to streamline company

• Facilitated development of Asset Management software to control equipment rentals

• Audited all existing equipment to update inventory

• Deployed program along with project management software and training

Asana, Project Management, Profit & Loss Accountability

Charted department accountability and responsibility using project management software to reduce waste and loss

• Analyzed and recorded all processes including accounting, equipment and vehicle inventory, and workflow

• Aligned Asana software with company needs to provide continuity

• Provided training to all employees and monitored results for reporting

Innovation, Research, Product Development, Network Administration

Increased client satisfaction through implementation of Wowza private streaming service to ensure privacy

• Consulted multiple platform and service providers to match needs, prices, and scalability

• Developed consistent performance deploying Linux machine with 6X video cards to manage performance

• Tested, documented, and evolved workflow before pitching to clients