About Me

I lead the design and delivery of mission-critical media and data center infrastructure at the intersection of broadcast, IP networking, and AI. With a background that spans live production, large-scale data center architectures, and modern software-defined systems, I help organizations build platforms that are performant, resilient, and ready for what’s next. My work focuses on translating complex technical requirements into practical, scalable solutions that support real-time media workflows and high-stakes operations.

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Profile

Experience

2020 - Present

Senior Specialist Solutions Engineer

Cisco

Americas Cloud & AI Infrastructure - Leading Soltions for AI and Media & Entertainment

2025 - Present

Vice President of Membership

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE)

Leading Membership initiatives across SMPTE

2018 - 2020

Project Engineer - SME

Diversified

Specialist for Video/Audio over IP projects for design and systems engineering

2016 - 2018

Systems Engineer - Projects

Evertz Microsystems

Managed project delivery and implementation across large scale IP projects

2010 - 2016

Engineering Technician

Bell Media (CTV/TSN)

Maintenance of Master Controls, Playout Systems, NLE and News Systems. Implemented projects and built new infrastructure.

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