IT Manager
Own Business
Total years of experience :23 years, 2 Months
Upon my departure from MBC, I have decided to pursue my own business as I already had some requests. During this period, I worked with clients such as InHouse Films, Urban Films, High End Films, Gamma Engineering and Key Solutions.
My duties and responsibilities as a D.I.T. (Digital Imaging Technician) included:
- Worked directly with the cinematographer to create the color decision list (CDL) and look up tables (LUTs).
- Determined the camera's menu settings, recording format, and output and make sure to maintain it.
- Checked footage and verified that the exposure and color are maintained and that it matches footage previously shot. Apply LUTs to the footage and send it directly to the monitors for the cinematographer and director to verify the look.
- Conducted quality control, to check the focus, unwanted shadows or reflections, and lens flares.
- Maintained all storage of footage and delivered it to relevant departments.
Other duties performed as an IT Consultant
- Meeting with clients to determine requirements.
- Working with clients to define the scope of projects.
- Planning timescales and the resources needed.
- Defining hardware, software and network requirements.
- Developing agreed solutions and implementing new systems.
- Presenting solutions in written or oral reports.
- Designing, testing, installing and monitoring new systems.
- Analyzing IT requirements within companies and giving independent and objective advice on the use of IT.
- Managed shared network resources, workspaces, project setup, storage, and deliverables.
- Responded to technical and logistical issues related to delivery and problem solve through to completion.
- Own and manage the digital division's archive and content library.
- Maintain documentation for media, software and hardware.
- Assisted the director in establishing creative standards and guidelines for the post-production team.
- Collaborated with creative directors, directors, writers, and editorial staff on the effective execution of each project's creative objectives.
- Brainstormed and collaborated with the rest of the creative team on the development of new projects and proposals.
- Managed the creative workflow of the MBC's video editorial staff, providing clear and concise creative direction to ensure the timely delivery of beautiful, high-quality cuts.
- Protected MBC's and individual shows "tone of voice" in the execution of all edits.
- Collaborated with writing team and research video subject matter when needed to ensure that edits are factually accurate.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams-including project management, social marketing, brand strategy, legal, finance and others to ensure the smooth delivery of approved materials.
- Remained accountable to project budgets and timelines, especially as it pertains to creative decisions that could impact either or both.
- QC deliverables to ensure all creative, aesthetic and legal requirements are met.
- Benchmarked, analyzed, reported on, and made recommendations for the improvement and growth of the IT infrastructure and IT systems.
- Communicated regularly with stakeholders regarding pertinent IT activities.
- Communicated updates, service times and usage best practices throughout the company.
- Confirmed effectiveness of solutions by interacting with user base and understanding their challenges.
- Defined and implemented disaster recovery and backup procedures for systems managed by the team.
- Defined delivery and support plans for implementing appropriate information technologies.
- Developed and implemented all IT policies and procedures.
- Directed IT Department operational and strategic planning, including fostering innovation, project management, and organizing and negotiating the allocation of resources.
- Established and managed to budget compromising ongoing operations and upgrades to systems.
- Kept up to date on industry developments and best practices.
- Maintained quality of service by establishing and managing to organizational standards.
- Maintained staff by recruiting, selecting and training associates.
- Managed IT staff, including hiring, training, conflict resolution, performance coaching and talent management.
- Managed financial aspects of the IT department, including purchasing, budgeting, and budget review.
- Managed large data imported initiates for new and existing customers.
- Negotiated and administered vendor, outsourcer, and consultant contracts and service agreements.
- Oversaw provision of end-user services, including help desk and technical support services.
- Provided proactive analysis of key metrics, project milestones, and departmental priorities.
- Recommended, engineered and managed office systems, including centralized productivity and communication systems such as e-mail and centralized desktop environments.
- Work effectively with various stakeholders (executives, department heads, end users, vendors, or consultants) to define business and systems requirements.
TS Electronique (Superior Technician in Electronics)
BT Electronique (Technical Baccalaureates)