I’m a Portland-based audio and production technologist with a deep passion for music, sound design, and storytelling. While my career has centered on building and managing pipeline infrastructure for feature animation and creative productions, keeping studios running smoothly, networks secure, and teams empowered, I’ve always been equally driven by the craft of sound. My experience has given me a strong technical foundation, but my focus now is to shift more fully into music and sound production for film, TV, and games. It’s a space I’ve consistently invested in developing my skills, staying current with tools and techniques, and actively creating—because it’s where I’m most inspired to contribute and grow.

Don Schwarz

I’m a Portland-based audio and production technologist with a deep passion for music, sound design, and storytelling. While my career has centered on building and managing pipeline infrastructure for feature animation and creative productions, keeping studios running smoothly, networks secure, and teams empowered, I’ve always been equally driven by the craft of sound. My experience has given me a strong technical foundation, but my focus now is to shift more fully into music and sound production for film, TV, and games. It’s a space I’ve consistently invested in developing my skills, staying current with tools and techniques, and actively creating—because it’s where I’m most inspired to contribute and grow.

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I’m a Portland-based audio and production technologist with a deep passion for music, sound design, and storytelling. While my career has centered on building and managing pipeline infrastructure for feature animation and creative productions, keeping studios running smoothly, networks secure, and teams empowered, I’ve always been equally driven by the craft of sound.

My experience has given me a strong technical foundation, but my focus now is to shift more fully into music and sound production for film, TV, and games. It’s a space I’ve consistently invested in developing my skills, staying current with tools and techniques, and actively creating—because it’s where I’m most inspired to contribute and grow.

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English
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Work Experience

Pipeline Technical Director, Systems Admin, IT at Shadow Machine
January 1, 2015 - Present
In charge of the technical in and out of the Portland location regarding facility network, technical services as well as each production's pipeline needs.
Pipeline Technical Director, Systems Admin, IT at Wooden Boy Productions / Shadow Machine
January 1, 2015 - Present
Developed the Pinocchio movie’s pipeline, network, remote development, data management, ShotGrid tool development, digital security, and IT support for all departments.

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Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services