Marc Grubb

Current

• Owner/Chief Technologist at Fusion IT

Past

• Director, Information Services at Panache Editorial
• Assistant Editor at Panache Editorial
• Film Production at Freelance (Self-employed)

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Industry

Information Technology and Services

Websites

• @fusion_it

Marc Grubb’s Summary

Apple-certified business technology consultant, engineering the optimal conditions for creativity within production companies, post boutiques and advertising agencies.

fusion IT designs networks and editing systems, simplifies business procedures, and enhances productivity, to enable creatives to shut out distractions, make the most of available time, and be energized.

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Marc Grubb’s Specialties:

Mac OS X Server administration, network design and installation, video compression, hardware and software installation, optimization and troubleshooting, storage, video storage, HD Post-Production workflows, Backup/Recovery, Avid Technology (editing) systems and storage, Final Cut Pro/Final Cut Studio system design, installation & optimization, pro video, Apple hardware and software sales consulting.

Marc Grubb’s Experience

• Owner/Chief Technologist

  Fusion IT

  (Partnership; 1-10 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

  October 2004 — Present (5 years 2 months)

  Complete IT solutions for Mac-based, creative businesses in Boston, collaborating with Video & Film Production, Broadcast Advertising, and Post-Production companies. Member, Apple Consultants Network

• Director, Information Services

  Panache Editorial

  (Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

  November 1999 — March 2005 (5 years 5 months)

  The office "Mac Guy" position morphed into a full-time gig as the Avids were networked and the clients expected (gum-drop shaped) iMacs in every suite. Designed and wired the network, added Wi-Fi as it became available, administered AppleShare IP server (file, web, e-mail, FTP, DNS) then later upgraded it all to OS X Server. Responsible for transitioning a number of post-production procedures to newer technology. (Exporting and e-Mailing EDLs instead of copying them to floppy disks and courier-ing them, compressing and posting rough cuts to the web site instead of digital output to 3/4" tape & FedEx)

• Assistant Editor

  Panache Editorial

  (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Broadcast Media industry)

  August 1993 — October 1999 (6 years 3 months)

  Duties included digitizing, Avid layoffs, negative pulling, preparing transfer guides and EDL’s, supervising film to tape transfers, conforms, and mix-to-pix sessions, Macintosh and Avid maintenance, troubleshooting, software installation and updates. Migrated many paper based office tasks to FileMaker Pro databases, including the design and implementation of a database to track film and video elements.

• Film Production

  Freelance (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Media Production industry)

  September 1989 — July 1993 (3 years 11 months)

  Mostly centered around TV commercials (shot on 35mm) and some feature work. Also helped out a few casting directors with some time behind the camera videotaping sessions & call-backs.

Additional Information

Marc Grubb’s Websites:

• @fusion_it

Marc Grubb’s Interests:

Apple Computers, Mac OS X, Mac OS X Server, Storage, Networking, Service Marketing, Productivity, Small Business, Creative Businesses, Advertising, Filmmaking, Film & Video Production, Post-Production

Marc Grubb’s Groups:

Apple Consultants Network, Massachusetts Production Coalition, Boston Final Cut Pro Users Group (BOSFCPUG)

•    Creativity Champions
•    Boston Avid Users Group
•    The Ad Club of Boston
•    Apple Consultants Network
•    Boston Final Cut Pro User Group
•    FCPUG Network Community and SuperMeet
•    Revolve Nation: Greater Boston's Largest Entrepreneur Community
•    Boston Creative Group

Marc Grubb’s Honors:

Apple Certified System Administrator (10.4), Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (10.3 & 10.4), Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (10.3, 10.4, 10.5), QLogic Certified Technical Professional, Xsan for Video Apple Certified Technician

Marc Grubb’s Contact Settings

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