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Career Experience
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Managing Director
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UK / US
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metawave media llc
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July 2007 - present
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Founded transmedia company to consult on and develop X Reality/Cross Reality simulation-based media properties. Augmenting virtual worlds for entertainment, health, education and sustainable systems development from biometric and web sensor networks.
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Consultant, Simulation Learning
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London, UK
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Simulation Centre, Cheslea & Westminster NHS Hospital
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Mar 2004 - Jul 2007
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- Created and aligned strategic goals with new emerging research and business technology opportunities, introducing business analysis and modeling processes, creating improved communication for change management
- Introduced and led virtual world/serious game/augmented reality strategy. Authored an accepted NHS Innovation research proposal to fund a virtual simulation of patient care pathways, serious game to improve systems thinking, cost benefit and qualitative business process and change management thinking.
- Innovated an InternetTV business intelligence, assessment strategy and system for electronic performance support and assessment.
- Designed and delivered medical simulations education and training scenarios to doctors, researchers. Liaised OEM/supplier contracts, managed digital A/V systems; designed a simple prototype Learning Management System.
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Consultant, Wireless
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Pittsboro, NC
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Voller Construction & Realty
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Jun 2003 - Aug 2003
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- Authored a municipal wireless broadband strategy to engage a social network of businesses, community activists and citizens using the towns unique geographical advantage to realize affordable broadband.
- Led business and technical audit of web site: developer, hosting, functional requirements, QoS, virtual walkthrough specifications contract details.
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Consultant, Mobile Technology
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London, UK
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Bastilday Group
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Jun 2000 - Apr 2003
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- Provided technology strategy analysis and business advice on their patented graphics compression technology in multimedia messaging services (MMS) for the mobile phone and wireless market.
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Consultant
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London, UK
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BBC
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Feb 2002 - Feb 2002
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- Co-authored the strategic presentation "Digital Curriculum in Partnership" for UK Government Department Media, Culture and Sports ministers resulting in the grant of £150,000,000.00.
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VP Business Development Consultant
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London, UK
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ShadowTV
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Oct 2001 - Feb 2002
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- Developed and produced the mobile PDA version of the proprietary video alert-based InternetTV service overcoming constraints and complexities of near real-time rich streaming media on mobile devices through encoder tuning.
- Identified and developed business opportunities for entry into the EU 3G mobile video news market.
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Consultant
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London, UK
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BBC
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Jun 2001 - Jun 2001
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- Trained staff on scalable audio production methods and Flash audio technology to streamline work processes and reduce costs within Interactive Factual and Learning.
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EVP Technology/UK MD Consultant
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London, UK
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Jumpcut
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Sep 2000 - Feb 2001
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- Established and developed the EU operation for this InternetTV business.
- Produced the mobile application supporting the first-ever three day webcast and launch of "Blair Witch 2: Book of Shadows".
- Secured the important Interactive TV rights to Cannes Film Festival's "Directors Fortnight" section.
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Director, Information Technology
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London, UK
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iCollector
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Mar 1999 - Jun 2000
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- Formulated and directed the technology strategy for the company's antiques, collectibles auction and retail exchange web site, managing 10 UK staff and 10 US consultants.
- Redesigned and delivered a full service e-commerce system with transaction processing, CRM, content management, agent search and personalization.
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Founder & Managing Director
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Mamaroneck, NY
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I Media Inc.
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Dec 1997 - Sep 1998
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- Film Producer: Co-financed the successful turnaround of Neil LaBute's debut independent film "In the Company of Men", which has grossed over $15,000,000 Awarded the 1997 Cannes Film Festival's "Un Certain Regard" prize.
- E-commerce Consultant: Devised the technology strategy for a 3-tier e-commerce solution for international marketer Green Stamp America.
- Information Architect Consultant to Modem Media.Poppe: Designed a cutting-edge "Computer Configurator" e-commerce application for Compaq Computer Inc. enabling online users to build their own PC systems.
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Executive Producer
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New York, NY
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Prodigy Internet
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Aug 1996 - Nov 1997
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- Developed and produced Prodigy Internet's strategic presentation to the Chinese Government, securing at the time, the only American-based ISP granted operation on Mainland China; valued in excess of $100,000,000 by the year 2000.
- $275,000 annual budget responsibility for the Advanced Multimedia Development Studio.
- Successfully managed RealNetworks' encoding services for alternative webzine property, STiM.
- Produced the soundtrack for the first 3D Web-based character animated series "The STiMples".
- Reduced project timelines, cut costs by $150,000 and increased productivity by implementing professional audio and video production processes.
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Manager, Audio
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New York, NY
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Prodigy Internet
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Sep 1995 - Aug 1996
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- Directed IPTV production and established strategic partnerships with Real Networks, Voxware, Yamaha, Liquid Audio and Headspace Inc. Saved $100,000 through negotiations with Real Networks for a 2,500 stream RealMedia server contract.
- Initiated and promoted the use of on-demand and live streaming services for internal business communication and external content partners.
- Led "Voice over IP" alliances and testing.
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Analyst
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Hawthorne, NY
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IBM
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Feb 1995 - Sep 1995
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- Specified UX requirements, designed wireframes for IBM Electronic Commerce group.
- Pioneered image data warehouse management solution for e-commerce Group, reducing costs by $2,000,000.00.
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Senior Associate Programmer
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White Plains, NY
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IBM
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Dec 1993 - Jan 1995
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- Designed information architecture to implement Hawthorne Research Labs audio and video services into the Singapore Government's National IT2000 "City Services" and CNN's IPTV pilots for the Multimedia and Internetworking Group.
- Specified, designed and implemented collaborative groupware user interfaces.
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