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I’m a product leader with 15+ years delivering award-winning hardware and software for home entertainment and immersive audio technologies. I’ve led end-to-end product development, driven speaker and audio solutions, and built cross-functional teams across hardware, software, marketing, and operations.
I’m passionate about shaping the future of consumer audio, blending technical depth with storytelling to create compelling experiences, evangelize emerging formats, and mentor the next generation of designers and engineers.
Work Experience
Technical Director/ Audio and Film Production Faculty at VISTAMAR SCHOOL
August 1, 2024 - PresentDevelop and teach creative and technical curricula for theatre, music and film production; manage technical resources for productions; mentor high school students in creative problem-solving and industry-standard practices.
Director of Product - Audio at VIZIO
September 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022Spearheaded development and launch of a new audio lineup of 18 SKUs in 18 months; achieved a 20% year-over-year growth in sound bar market share; reduced costs by 10% while improving customer and press ratings by 23%; secured significant press coverage including multiple 'Sound Bar of the Year' accolades.
Product & Marketing Consultant - Home at Xperi/DTS
November 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018Championed emerging technologies and special projects at trade shows and partner events; crafted and presented demonstration content for customer training and Public Relations; delivered strategic and technical marketing support to home audio and broadcast teams.
CTO/ Partner at Heads Audio and Music
September 1, 2014 - November 1, 2016Launched and marketed the 'H6 by DJ Khaled' headphones with Bang & Olufsen; Engineered and Mastered Heads 360 studio sessions with Wyclef Jean and other artists.
Director – Technology Marketing at DTS/SRS Labs
April 1, 2010 - September 1, 2014Led technical demonstrations to publications, trade shows, events, and partners worldwide; Assessed and developed emerging technologies in music, film, streaming, and broadcast.
Technology Director at SRS Labs
April 1, 2000 - April 1, 2006Launched the first 5.1 matrix audio format with ESPN and orchestrated mixer training; Established SRS pro audio division, collaborating with major broadcasters and artists.
Full-time Lecturer at California State University, Long Beach
August 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011Created curriculum and taught recording, editing, and mixing in sound design courses; instructed writing, producing, and directing in video and TV production courses.
Technical Director & Adjunct Audio Professor at Chapman University
April 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008Managed production/post operations, student staff, and facilities at Marion Knott Studios; Directed team management and operations for state-of-the-art studios.
Technology Director at SRS Labs
April 1, 2000 - April 1, 2006Launched the first 5.1 matrix audio format with ESPN and orchestrated mixer training; Established SRS pro audio division, collaborating with major broadcasters and artists.
Education
MFA – Cinema/Television Production at University of Southern California
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2000BA – Communications – TV/film at California State University, Fullerton
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 1996Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications
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