Resume of Digital Media Tech

Title
Digital Media Tech

Primary Skills
Internal IS Productivity Management, Network Management and Security, Corporate IS Help Desk, Business Intelligence

Location
US-CA-San Marcos

Posted
Apr-08-08

Entertainment Industry Digital Media / IT Manager skilled in developing and implementing successful automated management methodologies with minimal production interruption. Consistently successful in delivering cost reductions and improved operational efficiencies. Exceptional leadership, analytical, and communication capabilities.


Professional Experience
Lennox Digital, San Diego CA
Consultant 2004 -- Current
IT support for several digital media studios in San Diego

• Currently managing over 120 Windows desktops, 10 servers at
Vision Scape Interactive and Symbolic Pictures LLC


Vision Scape Interactive Inc, Poway CA
Chief Technology Officer 1999 -- 2004
A developer of interactive video games on all next-gen platforms, 3D Animation for game cinematics, as well as broadcast television

· Oversaw all aspects of IT and related technologies for VSI. Implemented and configured all network upgrades; maintained company websites; designed and managed company intranet
· Managed IT budget. Expert analysis and careful planning ensured that company received top-quality equipment for hardware/software improvements and upgrades while remaining within budget
· Negotiated contractor prices for outsourced work to maintain competitive edge with minimal expenditures
· Provided 24-hour disaster recovery in the event of network downtime and/or building destruction. Created and regularly refined backup protocols to ensure data and network integrity
· Integrated and configured NetScreen-5 firewall to protect all sensitive company information and maintained system integrity on a T1 connection
· Oversaw and implemented all hardware and software troubleshooting for company's primary location and satellite office operations to maintain constant network uptime and data access
· Researched and implemented new technology tools, including a VPN through the Netscreen firewall and the integration of a proxy server
· Managed junior associates effectively; provide training and support when necessary to keep operations running smoothly


BluSky Software, San Diego, CA
Senior Technical Artist 1994 -- 1999
A developer of interactive video games on Sega and Sony platforms
· Senior 3D Artist during the development of several console and PC CD-ROM games
· Responsibility in designing, creating, and animating, 3D characters, sets and props
· Created surfacing, lighting and special FX. Created photo-real environments and highly detailed props
· Render farm setup and management
· Hardware and software setup on Intel boxes, was a secondary responsibilities

Technical Expertise

Network Technologies
Network Services (DNS, WINS, DHCP, Proxy, IIS, Firewall, Network Printing)
Network Hardware (Cisco, Compaq, Dell, Nortel, Netscreen)
Network Basics (LAN, WAN, Network wiring methods, and computing Infrastructure)
VPN, Remote Access, and Firewall configuration
Hardware
Client and Server Hardware, RAID, SAN, UPS, Printers, Routers, Switches, Wireless AP
NLE Systems (DPS, Newtek, Pinnacle)
Tape Systems and Library's (DDS, DLT, AIT)
Development Platforms (Microsoft XBOX Sony PSX/PS2, Nintendo, Sega)
Operating Systems & Platforms
Microsoft Windows: Vista/XP, NT/2000 Server and Workstation
Linux Redhat/Suse/Mandrake/Ubantu
Platforms (Intel, SGI, Alpha, Apple)
Software & Applications
Development (CVS, and Visual SourceSafe Version Control, various Software Dev kits)
Productivity & management (Microsoft Office Suites, Intuit Quickbooks)
CAD (Alias Wavefront, & Maya, 3DS Max, Lightwave 3D, Mirai)
Graphics Applications (Adobe: PS, AFX, Illus, Prem)
Multi Node Render control system (various proprietary apps)
Database Management (SQL, MYSQL)
WWW Languages (PHP, HTML, Javascript)
Technical & Design
Troubleshoot, configure and support workstations, MS servers, mobile and wireless computing equipment. 50 Node rendering system built onsite and configured to run by minimal user input. Configure, deploy, corporate web services and servers, including HTML authoring, intranet, extranet, project management websites and ftp for staff and client access. Maintain current knowledge of computers, software and electronics by independent study and practical application with 13 years of “hands on experience” in the entertainment industry.

Certifications
See above


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