Professional Summary

Experienced software developer and broadcast automation specialist with 20+ years delivering advanced workflow solutions across media, robotics, and creative technology. Proven record in systems design, automation, and real-time broadcast graphics integration. Adept at bridging engineering with business needs—developing tools that reduce costs, enhance productivity, and streamline operations.

Key Skills

Automation & Workflow Engineering Broadcast Systems Robotics and Tracking Systems Building Control
Broadcast Graphics & Integration VizRT Chyron Orad/Avid Brainstorm Unity/Unreal IP-based Tools
Software Development C# Python JavaScript/Node PHP C/C++
Systems Architecture Real-time Playout Virtual Studio Tech AI-assisted Creative Tools
Client & Vendor Coordination RFP Responses International Training Pre-sales Support
Tools Adobe Suite After Effects Machine Learning TensorFlow

Professional Experience

MediaLinks TV LLC. — Creative Technologist

Washington, D.C. (Remote) — Jan 2018 – Present
  • Developed a real-time After Effects rendering automation system, reducing newsroom graphics production by 2,000+ labor hours.
  • Built automation for U.S. election coverage, parsing AP data feeds into custom real-time broadcast graphics.
  • Integrated live data with VizRT, Orad, and Chyron for on-air visuals used in breaking news, elections, and sports.
  • Designed and deployed in-house playout/acquisition tools, cutting third-party costs and dependencies.
  • Serve as sole developer and key technical resource for mission-critical, on-air graphics systems.

Zoetrope Communications, LLC — Founder / Solutions Architect

Annapolis, MD / Charleston, SC / Canada — Jan 2015 – Present
  • Built custom UI and control software for liquid-handling robotics in life sciences R&D.
  • Delivered broadcast automation for several facilities, including data integration and live playout tooling.
  • Producer, trainer, and consultant for systems across North America and Europe.
  • Led projects spanning product integration, workflow automation, and creative tool development.

QVizLabs / QCast Media — CTO / Co-Founder

Charleston, SC — Sep 2010 – Sep 2012
  • Co-inventor of patented technologies in mobile spatial video and virtual set production.
  • Led product development in real-time 3D broadcast systems, integrating mobile and cloud components.
  • Oversaw a cross-functional R&D team delivering innovative media and broadcast platforms.

Answers Media — Director of Virtual Studio Technologies

Chicago, IL — May 2007 – Dec 2008
  • Directed cross-functional teams in real-time graphics and virtual set technology.
  • Managed end-to-end studio production workflows, from previs to post.
  • Developed production protocols and trained staff in broadcast graphics operations.

Orad Hi-Tec Systems/Avid — Manager, North American Systems Engineering

North America — May 2006 – May 2007
  • Centralized North American support and integration for Orad broadcast systems.
  • Led customer retention initiatives and managed client training, installation, and QA.
  • Designed and deployed real-time graphics and tracking systems for major broadcasters.

Earlier Roles

  • Visual Effects Artist / Animator — Freelance, Toronto (2004–2006)
  • Product Specialist — Video Design Systems, Toronto (1998–2003)

Education

Computer Graphics — Academy of Design, Toronto, ON
Film & TV Production — Sir Sandford Fleming College, Peterborough, ON

Fun Fact

Excluding blue, can successfully solve any individual side of a Rubik’s cube.