Ahad Surooprajally, Videographer

Ahad Surooprajally

Videographer

Brands2Life

Location
United Kingdom - London
Education
Bachelor's degree, Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Experience
26 years, 1 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :26 years, 1 Months

Videographer at Brands2Life
  • United Kingdom - London
  • September 2007 to April 2017

- Assisting project manager on costs based on timelines and additional item (crew, equipment)
- Recommending proposed timelines to project manager
- Ensuring client brief matches project requirements
- Directing film shoots
- Assisting in creating scheduling for film shoots
- Liaising with both production manager and client
- Filming additional cut-aways and b-roll to complete stories
- Adding music tracks to create better engagement
- Editing existing footage from various sources and colour correcting when necessary
- Using green screen for compositing interviews onto different locations
- Creating compelling motions graphics and infographic style animations
- Filming and editing of round table events and seminars
- Assisting in setting up media training filming set and editing of footage for client review
- Designed set up for filming focus group with live streaming to control room for reviewing
- Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and ready for shoots
- Client event photography and head shots
- Infographic design work
- Designed and built world-first Twitter operated vending machine for Brands2Life 15th anniversary
- Designed and built world-first breathalyser operated condom machine for Match.com

UAV Drone operator at Agency105
  • United Kingdom - Bristol
  • February 2017 to March 2017

- Larissa: Used drone for establishing shots for pilot documentary
- Ark of Nirvana: Dance showreel for Wilkes Academy: Used drone for overhead and wide angle shots
- Responsible for writing UAV Operating and Safety Procedure manual for this project
- Responsible for the safety of crew and cast and liaising with local council to ensure proper flying protocol were adhered to

Mac System analyst (contractor) at Pearson Publishing
  • United Kingdom - London
  • January 2007 to September 2007

- Part of a team to upgrade all Macintosh systems to OSX Leopard
- Designed an automated system to install custom build
- First and second line support for Mac and PC users across the business

- Mac Desktop analyst

- Responsible for supporting over 600 Mac desktop Macs and related software (Adobe CS3 etc)

- Responsible for updating network user accounts on server.

Mac Migration specialist analyst at Pearson Group
  • United Kingdom - London
  • April 2006 to January 2007

Responsible for supporting over 600 Mac desktop Macs and related software (Adobe CS3 etc)

Involved in migrating from 10.3 to 10.4 / rolling out new computer equipment.

Responsible for updating network user accounts on server.

System analyst (contractor) at Turner Broadcasting
  • United Kingdom - London
  • November 2005 to September 2006

- First line support for all PC users
- Second line support for all Mac users
- Developed systematic reporting tool for logging support calls

Head of New Technologies & Production, company partner at LEWIS Public Relations
  • United Kingdom - London
  • April 2000 to May 2005

- Developing and implementing all aspects of Mac/PC solutions for LEWIS (15 international offices)
- Managing and implementing company-wide IT strategy
- Managing a four-strong IT department
• Multimedia production:
- Part of the sales and marketing team developing pitch material
- Producing and directing promotional company videos
- Designing interactive company newsletter
- Working with press-house on production of company ads from concept to design

Senior Support Analyst at Fidelity Investments
  • United Kingdom - London
  • November 1999 to April 2000

• Support analyst for WindowsNT
• Key support analyst for Mac design department for UK and European offices
• Part of a projects team responsible for rolling out customized WindowsNT image for the finance department

IT Manager at LEWIS Public Relations
  • United Kingdom - London
  • July 1996 to November 1999

• Technical support for Mac/PC hardware/software for LEWIS US, UK and European offices
• Researching, designing and implementing LAN router for Internet & email access
• Producing and directing promotional company videos
• Designing and updating company Web site
• Organizing and running internal training sessions

Support Engineer at Tandem Systems at Corporate Computers (MID)
  • United Kingdom - London
  • December 1994 to July 1996

• Part of an on-site Apple support team for sales analysts throughout the UK and Europe
• Producing manuals, reports and guides
• Designing Web site for the support centre
• Maintaining an asset tracking database that logged information of all computers Europe-wide

Programmer at South Bank University
  • United Kingdom - London
  • November 1990 to December 1994

• Lecturing IT/Desktop publishing to degree level
• Providing technical support on all University Apple hardware
• Negotiating purchasing contracts with suppliers relating to all Apple equipment
• Liaising with management/heads of division on IT strategies at South Bank University
• Installing, implementing & supporting network peripherals (e.g. backup drives, fax etc.)

Education

Bachelor's degree, Electronic and Electrical Engineering
  • at University of South Bank
  • June 1990

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Specialties & Skills

Aerial Photography
Film Photography
Final Cut Pro
Videography
AV specialist
UAV Drone pilot
Apple Motion
photography
Adobe AfterEffects
Adobe Photoshop
FinalCut Pro X

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certificate of Competence in Remote Pilot Theoretical Knowledge/ General Airmanship Syllabus (Training)
Training Institute:
Colena Ltd
Date Attended:
February 2017
Duration:
72 hours

Hobbies

  • Aerial Photography
    I have a special interest in Drone tech. Have been flying for more than 2 years and gained my UAV Ground School certification.