Eric Brodeur

Current

• Picture Editor (Final Cut Pro) at Cima Productions
• Technology Committee at British Academy of Film and Television / Los Angeles (BAFTA/LA)

Past

• Assistant Picture Editor (Final Cut Pro) at Gato Negro Films
• Assistant Picture Editor (Final Cut Pro) at Enlightening Films
• President at Technology Dynamix, Inc.

• Blogger at Weblogs, Inc. (AOL)
• Chief Technology Officer at True Colors International, Inc.
• Chief Technology Officer at CastPro, Inc.
• Technology Manager at Front Porch
• IT Consultant at MicroAge
• IT Consultant at Universal Studios
• Lecturer at Gwynedd-Mercy College
• IT Consultant at Merck
• Senior Systems Engineer at StrategicLink Consulting
• Systems Analyst at Merck

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Education

• Gwynedd-Mercy College

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Motion Pictures and Film

Websites

• My Website
• My Blog

Eric Brodeur’s Summary

Eric Brodeur’s Specialties:

• Final Cut Pro (Apple Certified)
• Project organization, media management, batch processing and automation, FTP, coordinate deliverables with Sound, Music, VFX departments, resolve technical issues
• Apple Compressor, Adobe Photoshop
• Codecs: DV (NTSC & PAL) / H.264 / QT Animation
• Output: tape / DVD / iPod/iPhone / OMF / YouTube / Windows Media / QuickTime / format conversion
• FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Office, Mac OS X 10.5, Windows XP/Vista/2003, Linux
• HTML, CSS, MySQL, PHP

Eric Brodeur’s Experience

• Picture Editor (Final Cut Pro)

  Cima Productions

  (Motion Pictures and Film industry)

  January 2009 — Present (7 months)

  BEDROOMS (Feature)
  • Dirs.Youssef Delara, Michael Olmos, Victor Teran
  • Supervising Ed. Craig Nisker
  
  Tapeless workflow (RED 4K): prep and edit footage.

• Technology Committee

  British Academy of Film and Television / Los Angeles (BAFTA/LA)

  (Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Entertainment industry)

  September 2000 — Present (8 years 11 months)

  Responsible for IT strategy and implementation for operations, web presence, and database applications.

• Assistant Picture Editor (Final Cut Pro)

  Gato Negro Films

  (Motion Pictures and Film industry)

  November 2008 — January 2009 (3 months)

  ELEKTRA LUXX (Feature)
  • Dir. Sebastian Gutierrez
  • Ed. Lisa Bromwell
  
  Implemented tapeless workflow (XDCAM), log and synchronize dailies, prep scenes for edit including re-cut and re-sync as directed, troubleshoot technical issues, light-duty DVD authoring.

• Assistant Picture Editor (Final Cut Pro)

  Enlightening Films

  (Motion Pictures and Film industry)

  January 2008 — September 2008 (9 months)

  GREEN GODDESS (Feature)
  • Dir./Ed. Craig Nisker
  
  Performed various editorial tasks including media management, screenings, logging footage, re-cut and synchronize clips, output media and coordinate deliverables with Sound, Music, and Visual Effects departments (over 200 VFX shots and 12+ artists), manage FTP site and transfers, troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, PAL-to-NTSC conversions, light-duty DVD authoring.

• President

  Technology Dynamix, Inc.

  (Information Technology and Services industry)

  June 2003 — January 2008 (4 years 8 months)

  Provided tactical and strategic solutions to clients in local and wide-area networks running Windows Server and Macintosh workstations. Recent projects:
  
  Developed and marketed "Layout Planner" software used in the construction and home improvement industries to design and install driveways and patios using stone and brick products.
  
  Designed and implemented 5+ TB (96 TB max) Storage Area Network (SAN) and 48-slot LTO tape library over Fiber Channel for multi-camera high-speed video capture of test subjects at UCLA research lab.
  
  Additional client project designs include redundant server/storage networks for BAFTA/LA, Sky Networks.
  
  Designed and implemented web sites utilizing HTML, CSS, MySQL, and PHP for California Democratic Council, The Cardomon Group, and Legal Broadcast Company.

• Blogger

  Weblogs, Inc. (AOL)

  (Public Company; TWX; Writing and Editing industry)

  September 2006 — February 2007 (6 months)

  Daily contributor for topics about diving equipment, events, marine life, ocean awareness, and related news.

• Chief Technology Officer

  True Colors International, Inc.

  (Program Development industry)

  June 2003 — September 2006 (3 years 4 months)

  Led IT strategy and operations of subsidiaries for video encoding and streaming (Akamai) and web conferencing (Raindance). Led web team with design spec and implementation of web presence on Linux platform. Partnered with Sonic Foundry for testing and development of web-based video asset management.
  
  Managed integration of True Colors acquisition with existing operations. Created design specification for web site re-launch including a customized CMS in PHP/MySQL and managed its implementation and operation. Managed the customization and integration of web-based testing assessment software from Assessment Business Center.
  
  Selected a business operations platform (NetSuite) and managed the transition of accounting, sales, marketing, and inventory control systems. Created design spec and managed web team (Gproxy) for creation of e-commerce site based on NetSuite platform.
  
  Oversee maintenance and daily operations of Internet presence including web, email, and e-commerce.

• Chief Technology Officer

  CastPro, Inc.

  (Online Media industry)

  September 2000 — May 2003 (2 years 9 months)

  Responsible for strategic development of live and on-demand streaming media technologies from Microsoft, Apple, ViewCast, Pinnacle Systems, Accordent Technologies, and Akamai/Nine Systems. Managed technical staff and daily operations of data center, soundstage, and live webcast production vehicle. Managed relocation of company into 4,000 sq. ft. production facility. Created the design specification and managed implementation of streaming media data center, control room, and soundstage using DVCPRO and DVCAM equipment from Panasonic, Sony, and Grass Valley. Managed video production operations for J-V partner TalentClick.
  
  Worked closely with management for business development opportunities in the areas of video streaming, encoding, integrated video/slide presentations, and asset management. Created design specification and led web team for re-launch of Internet presence.
  
  Managed webcast productions for BAFTA/LA, KROQ, Smokey Robinson, Mike Fenton, NCAA, WPBA, The Beat, Mega 92.3.

• Technology Manager

  Front Porch

  (Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

  January 2000 — August 2000 (8 months)

  Responsible for a $1M+ project to integrate three recently acquired non-profit long-term care companies onto one software system for patient registration, account billing, clinical care, and pharmacy business functions. Project manager responsibilities also include project planning, task prioritization and delegation to five project staff, meeting chairing and facilitation, vendor interaction, status reporting, and overall problem solving. This includes extensive interaction with Care Provider, Accounting, Pharmacy, and Information Technology business units, as well as health regulatory agencies such as HCFA, California Department of Health Services, and insurance providers such as Medicare and Medi-Cal.

• IT Consultant

  MicroAge

  (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

  May 1999 — December 1999 (8 months)

  Lead developer for nationwide deployment of 1000+ CopyMax stores (division of OfficeMax) including new and legacy Macintosh, IBM, and Compaq server and workstation platforms. Installation and configuration included software such as Windows 95, Windows NT 4.0 Server, Adobe graphics suite, Office 97, etc., connected to SCSI devices including Jaz, Zip, SyQuest, and scanners. Network platform included 10/100 Ethernet, AppleTalk, and the design and deployment of a wide-area TCP/IP network. Printing platform was designed for Xerox desktop printers and EFI Fiery print servers using AdobePS and ACTIS LPR Remote Printing software.
  
  Designed CD-based software images (Adaptec Easy CD-Creator Deluxe) for all client and server platforms using Symantec Ghost and Apple Software Restore. Created custom software program (QBASIC, batch files, and third-party EXEs) for automated IP subnet selection and Windows configuration. Performed CD duplication using third-party service. Performed the distribution of all CD media to CopyMax locations using Access to track shipments.
  
  Created 400+ pages of documentation using Word 2000 detailing the hardware, software, and network platform, CD image creation, and on-site installation guides for third-party service providers. Used Adobe Acrobat to convert documents to PDF format. Relocated development lab to central help desk and provided technical training to help desk personnel.
  
  Supervised a consultant responsible for the development and support of Macintosh platform.

• IT Consultant

  Universal Studios

  (Public Company; GE; Entertainment industry)

  August 1998 — March 1999 (8 months)

  Supported multi-division, lot-wide server network consisting of 50 Novell NetWare 3.12/4.11 and Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 systems. Performed system backup and restoration using ARCserve and BackupExec. Performed server software and hardware problem detection and resolution, equipment maintenance / upgrade / installation, and user administration. Authored departmental Backup Standard Operating Procedures. Developed and implemented procedures for tape labeling, interdepartmental tape media management, and backup job tracking.

• Lecturer

  Gwynedd-Mercy College

  (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

  January 1998 — May 1998 (5 months)

  Performed teaching duties to 20 traditional and non-traditional students in a 300 level undergraduate class focussed on host-based DBMS and SQL programming (CIS-305 Database Design). Established course syllabus, created and graded homework assignments, exam material, and performed class lecture.

• IT Consultant

  Merck

  (Public Company; MRK; Pharmaceuticals industry)

  February 1996 — March 1997 (1 year 2 months)

  Performed Account and Resource Domain technical support of 2,000+ nodes (3.1, NT 3.51, NT 4.0) on 13 Windows NT 3.51 servers, including new installation, upgrade, consolidation, operation, documentation, and monitoring of server hardware and NT server, anti-virus, and backup software. Developed batch procedures for account administration and file system configuration dumps. Provided the design and implementation of fault-tolerant storage systems and storage management using Compaq SmartArray/2 controller and DLT tape drives. Planned and presented the 1996-97 budget for server upgrades and projects.
  
  Authored components of a 100+ page NT Account Domain Administration document for the Merck enterprise network of 30,000+ users.

• Senior Systems Engineer

  StrategicLink Consulting

  (Privately Held; Information Technology and Services industry)

  November 1994 — January 1996 (1 year 3 months)

  Provided personnel and technical leadership of 12 person engineering staff. Personnel involvement included serving as a technical, career, and personal growth mentor to new and existing Engineers and advised Principals of staff performance.
  
  Developed sales proposals and project plans for over 20 projects that resulted in new and continued business. Six of these involved the supervision of project teams comprised of up to four employees with management responsibilities including resource assignment, staff scheduling, and the resolution of technical issues. Projects included the design, automated installation, audit, documentation, Information Technology Strategy creation, and technical support of enterprise-wide networks of up to 80 servers (NT 3.51, NetWare 3.12) and 9,000 nodes (3.1).
  
  Designed and managed Corporate Internet Presence for strategiclink.com including HTML page creation, dial-up access, and POP3 configuration.
  
  Designed and installed dedicated Internet access for stratmark.com using 56 Kbps frame-relay via Cisco 2501 router and included HTTP, FTP, and e-mail services using NOV*IX for NetWare.

• Systems Analyst

  Merck

  (Public Company; MRK; Pharmaceuticals industry)

  January 1991 — November 1994 (3 years 11 months)

  Provided design, documentation, and support to a Novell NetWare network consisting of 40 servers and 1,500 Windows 3.1 nodes. Projects also included the design and deployment of divisional virus protection and help desk software, TCP/IP Class B to Class A conversion, and national customer service center.

Eric Brodeur’s Education

• Gwynedd-Mercy College

  B.S. , Computer and Information Systems , 1988 — 1992

  Activities and Societies:

  Student Government

Additional Information

Eric Brodeur’s Websites:

• My Website
• My Blog

Eric Brodeur’s Interests:

Marine life, scuba diving, Apple, WW1 and WW2 history, aviation, the cosmos, documentaries, movies, music, SLR photography, microbrews, Xbox 360

Eric Brodeur’s Groups:

Apple Consultants Network: member
British Academy of Film and Television Arts / Los Angeles: Technology Committee

•    Creative COW (Communities of the World)
•    StrategicLink Alumni
•    Gwynedd-Mercy College Alumni
•    Film TV Professionals
•    Film Independent
•    Los Angeles Final Cut Pro User Group

Eric Brodeur’s Honors:

Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist 10.4
Apple Certified Pro: Final Cut Pro 6, Level 1

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