Gerard Sam-Zee-Moi

Work History

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  Manager, Post Services - Pipeline Engineer

  Netflix

  May 2022 - Present
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  Chief Engineer

  Blue Sky Studios

  October 2006 - Present

  

  

  

  
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  Manager, Post Engineering

  Netflix

  August 2021 - May 2022
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  Chief Video Engineer/Director of Facilities

  Blue Sky Studios

  April 2017 - May 2021

  Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

  • Evaluates operation and maintenance for 2 mission critical Data Centers. The Data Centers include Viking Pre-Action Fire protection, ASCO ATS units, and Vertiv CRV and CRAC units.
  • Oversee and inspect maintenance work for Kohler 300kW and MTU 1000kW generators.
  • Identifies major engineering repairs and projects for all core facility infrastructure.
  • Directly manages maintenance team and works alongside property engineers.
  • Provide technical solutions for production using internal engineering and outside vendors.
  • Create RFQs for all broadcast, cinema and conference room equipment.
  • Lead Project Manager for 25,000 sq/ft expansion project.
  • Lead Project Manager for 150,000 sq/ft major renovation.
  • Manage and orchestrate all departmental moves within the studio.
  • Implement and maintain all service contracts for various vendors.
  • Lead Project Manager for satellite office construction in New York City.
  • Work closely with finance executives to complete projects on time and under budget.
  • Maintain good tenant/landlord relationships in two locations.
  • Manage work from home logistics during Covid-19 restrictions.
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  Chief Video Engineer

  Blue Sky Studios

  January 2009 - April 2017

  • Lead Project Manager for 40,000 sq/ft expansion project.
  • Orchestrated the transition from SD to HD standards within the studio.
  • Introduced DNxHD workflow for offline media.
  • Assisted color pipeline transition from Rec 709 to P3.
  • Devised color calibration methods to keep various technologies consistent and within DCI standards.
  • Organized migration from Avid Unity to Avid ISIS to Avid Nexis storage systems.
  • Managed design, implementation, and maintenance of Crestron based control systems.
  • Introduced DCP mastering, KDM creation, and theatrical playback systems.
  • Proposed, designed, and administered KVM over IP systems.
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  VP of Technology

  Virtual Media Communications, Inc

  September 1999 - October 2006

  New York, New York, United States

  • Responsible for the design and integration of computer based edit rooms.
  • Provided all project documentation and CAD drawings.
  • Managed a team of 10 technicians to ensure timely installation of all projects.
  • Worked closely with the sales department, vendors, and clients to develop quotes.
  • Performed training seminars for both clients and co-workers.
  • Oversaw installation and support of NLE, DAW, and Encoding systems.
  • Accountable for all day-to-day technical operations.
  • Implemented 24/7 technical support infrastructure for client base.
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  VP of Technology

  Virtual Media Communications, Inc

  1999 - 2006

• Senior Video Engineer

  MTI The Image Group

  January 1996 - August 1999

  New York, New York, United States

  • Installed and administered Windows Advanced Server/NT/2000/XP systems.
  • Terminated, tested, and maintained Optical Fiber, CAT5e and CAT3 LANs.
  • Installed network switches, hubs, NICs, and patchbays.
  • Maintained all Digital and Analog videotape recorders.
  • Fabricated video tape machine duplication racks.
  • Built and supported Edit, Graphics, Color Correct, and Avid rooms.
  • Responsible for monitor and scope calibrations.
  • Accountable for maintaining satellite dishes and video cyphers.
  • System administrator for phone systems.
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  Field Service Engineer

  OCÉ-USA, INC.

  June 1993 - December 1995

  • Accountable for technical performance, client relations, inventory management and territory management.
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  Sales Representative

  MCI

  June 1992 - June 1993

  • Cultivated client base; evaluated and upgraded existing telephone services; surpassed monthly sales quotas.