CURRICULUM VITAE
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:
03/2006
BSc Electronics Engineering
Stony Brook State University of New York
On the basis of credibility of the City and Guilds of London Institute and considering 16 years of my work experience and professional training in Electronics Engineering and related areas (see attachment Qualifications/Trainings) I attained the equivalent of a Bachelor of Science degree in Electronics Engineering from the State University of New York
10/1986 – 09/1994
Audiovisual Engineering Apprenticeship
AV Technician /AV Engineer
Ashridge Business School, Berkhamsted, UK
Thesis in AV/Conference/Regional Radio and Television Station
Editing Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
Component Level Service and Repair
Data/Video/Audio/Power Cable Layout and Termination
Studio Layout and Design
CCTV Installation
10/1986 – 09/1994 City and Guilds of London Institute Part 1 & 2 Electrical/ Electronics
Watford College, Water Lane, Watford, UK
Study of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Fault Diagnosis & Component Level Repair Audio/Video/TV and Radio Products
Radio/TV Amplifier/Transmitter
Satellite Theory and Alignment
Reading of Electrical and Electronics Schematics
Soldering/Multi-layered Circuits
Component Specifications and Behavior in Circuit
06/1992 – 09/1992 NVQ Level 3 Exam
Watford College Hemel Hempstead, Herts, UK
CAREER PATH:
I am interested in further developing my System Engineering skill-set and improving my exposure within the areas of team-leading and/or project management. I am looking for a challenging career path with responsibility and rewards for the hard work and competency I shall bring to the role.
I am experienced in the methods and disciplines of IT/Audiovisual/Broadcast/Post production Systems Engineering and have worked for many well-known companies in this field.
I am self-driven in improving my technological skills. I regularly attend NAB and IBC trades to keep up to date with current technology and workflow utilized across the industry. I maintain memberships to Telecine Internet User group and SMPTE professional associations. I am advancing my knowledge of current software applications utilized in system integration in an ever growing trend to reduce cost and project delivery times which will assist me in my overall professional competence.
My specialist’s area of interest is Telecine and Film Scanning. I have excellent team work and communication skills and I am thoroughly experienced in customer support.
KEY SKILLS:
• Solid work experience in the IT/Audiovisual/Post production and Broadcast industry
• Proficient managerial and organizational experience
• Social intelligence, intercultural skills and competences
• Design, layout, integration of systems and racks used in IT/Post production/Broadcast and Audiovisual workflows
• Strong analytical skills and extensive field service experience
• Languages: Good in German ,Basic French, English is mother language
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
08/2009 – to present
Freelance Senior Systems Engineer
IT/Audiovisual/Post production/Broadcast & Film Scanning
ALPHA-OMEGA digital GmbH, Munich, Germany
http://www.alpha-omega.de
Telecine support contract
Genesis Systems, Munich, Germany http://www.genesis-computer-support.com
Responsible for IT support, providing integration, repair, field and telephone support
02/2006 – 09/2009
Senior Systems Engineer
RIOT® Santa Monica, LA, USA http://www.ascentmedia.com
http://www.methodstudios.com
Post production of Feature /Dailies and Commercial Film
Main activities:
• Deputized for the Chief Engineer and directed the day to day technical operations of the facility to manage the work load
• Managed all aspects of infield product installation, time management and expenses
• Maintenance and support of 5 telecine /T2T suites utilizing DaVinci 2K grading desks and associated co-connected hardware and software, used in the post production of 2k/HD &SD commercial, feature and dailies content
• Conversant with setup and configuration of Evertz VistaLink frame controller for SNMP control and monitoring
• Conversant with the operational functionality of HDCAM SR/HQ, HDCAM, D5 and DVCPro HD digital VTRs
• Internal and external TLC, Problem solving day to day operational and technical issues originating from workflow variations, generated by changes in client requests
• Calibration of Projection/CRT/Plasma and LCD display devices
ongoing planning of future hardware/software and firmware upgrades
• 24 hour support of Telecine operations for colourist and assistants
• Assistance in build out and design of 3D grading room utilizing DaVinci Resolve and BARCO DP2k Projector
• Attendance of industry trade shows to keep up to date with current industry trends, technology utilization and workflow practices
08/2003– 02/2006
Chief Engineer-Creative Services Department
Technicolor Spa, Roma, Lazio, Italy
http://www.technicolor.com
Post production of Feature /Dailies and Commercial Film and Film Lab
Main activities:
• Setup and managed the engineering operations for Creative Services Department to help to reduce the operational cost
• Responsibility for solving operational and technical problems relating to workflow within the Creative Services Department
• Maintenance and support of 2 Telecine/ T2T suites and associated co-connected hardware and software used in the post production of HD/SD feature/commercial and dailies content for the U.S. and Italian markets
• Management of the first phase of the machine room expansion for the Creative Services Department
• 24 hour technical support of telecine operations
01/ 2001– 08/2003
Freelance Systems Engineer
PICTORION das werk GmbH, Munich, Berlin http://www.das-werk.de
LISTO Videofilm Ges.m.b.H. & Co. KG, Vienna, Austria http://www.listo.at
ALPHA-OMEGA digital GmbH, Munich, Germany http://www.alpha-omega.de
7 Stars, now part of Kodak Cinelab, Greece http://motion.kodak.com/GR/el/motion/index.htm
Post production of Feature /Dailies and Commercial Film and Film Lab
Main activities:
• Installation, configuration, commissioning and support for European post production facilities operating Cintel film scanning hardware and software, in response to customer request for shorter turnaround time on failures
• Post production and broadcast systems engineering
• Customer training
06/1999 – 06/2001 Global Customer Support Engineer
Cintel International Ltd, Ware, Hertfordshire, UK
http://www.cintel.co.uk
Main activities:
• Manag...
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