Andru Scott Anderson
556 Gresham Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 andruand@gmail.com
My Goals:
Proliferate and assist in the deployment of cutting-edge web-based solution.
A secondary goal includes working with others who share a passion in Internet applications.
Education:
BA, Telecommunications (Radio/TV/Film), Baylor University
MA, Communications Studies (Broadcast Management/Technology), Baylor University
Numerous technical and professional conferences, seminars and workshops
Experience:
April, 1999 - December, 2007
Applied Materials, Inc. - Santa Clara, CA
On-line Communications Project Manager December, 2004 – December, 2007
The focus of this position involves researching Internet trends, recommending technologies and coordinating vendors for implementation and development of on-line improvements of appliedmaterials.com.
Secondary responsibilities are the creation of processes for appliedmaterials.com, in-house developed tools, in-house daily tasks and the use of departmental resources.
This position also includes the research, script writing, storyboarding and production of the award-winning “How to” series on appliedmaterials.com. These animated presentations describe technical topics of the semiconductor industry. Topics include: How to Make a Microchip, How to Make a Flat-Panel Display, How Clean is a Cleanroom, How to Make a Transistor, What is Nanomanufacturing Technology and What is Solar Power.
Streaming Media Technologist April, 1999 – December, 2004
The primary responsibility included the design, deployment, coordination, production of content, and management of a cutting-edge global streaming media infrastructure. The product, named AMTV, is comprised of network-level routing server farms with custom streaming media applications; including a six-channel music broadcast system and an on-line media encoder.
Other responsibilities of this position included technology research, project management, media production, media development, architecting streaming media products for internal customers, developing web-based streaming media encoding system, process creation for digital media production, streaming and web server administrator, digital media production system creation, development of on-line departmental tools, integration of on-line productivity tools, and training employees globally on streaming media production.
A notable project involved the researching, advising, creating process documentation, and integration of a digital asset management system for multi-departmental deployment.
May, 1996 - March, 1999
Andersen Worldwide (Arthur Andersen/Andersen Consulting) - St. Charles, IL
Events Producer (Project Manager) Sept, 1998- March, 1999
The responsibilities of this position included project planning and management for corporate events, production of corporate events, research new technology trends for the events industry, negotiation with vendors for on-site support of equipment and establishing relationships with internal clients.
Major accomplishments included estimation, coordination and installation of computers used during a large (2000+participants) government event, coordination of an external vendor trade fair with 40+ vendors and 1200+ participants, production of an industry focused seminar with 200+ particiapants, coordination and management of a 4-day videotaped seminar with 500+participants.
Digital Media Post-Production Specialist Aug, 1996 - Sept, 1998
Responsibilities:
- Edit, compress and deliver digital media files
- Maintain 5 digital media production stations
- Assess requirements for production on a project-by-project basis
- Organize and prepare production elements
- Assist on video shoots to avoid problems specific to digital media
- Research and propose new media technology for various departments
- Manage and train digital media production staff and interns
- Scope and procure the hardware and software for video and multimedia production systems
- Train new employees on the hardware and processes of digital media production
Major Accomplishments:
- Created a 5 station digital media production area
- Re-organized processes of digital media production for efficiency
- Created media for multiple CD-ROM distributed training programs
- Helped select CD digital media standards for Andersen Worldwide
- Consulted on initial streaming standards selection for Arthur Andersen’s Knowledge Space, an on-line knowledge sharing site
- Created sound effects for various CD-ROM offerings
Aug, 1995 - March, 1999
Rhythm House Productions - Mobile DJ/Professional Audio
Owner Aug, 1995 - March, 1999
Rhythm House Productions was a mobile DJ/professional audio support company which was hired out for 50-80 jobs a year. This company provided an opportunity for me to understand the business skills required to run a small company. Additional skills of marketing, customer relations and entertainer were required.
July, 1990 - March, 1999
Audiotech, Inc. - Westport, MO
Contractor Sept, 1992 - March, 1999
Major responsibilities of this position included the installation of professional sound and lighting equipment in venues around the U.S., the maintenance and repair installed equipment, the design of sound and lighting systems, and consultation with clients regarding equipment needs
Mobile DJ/Technician July, 1990-Aug, 1992
Responsibilities included entertaining party goers at events with 100-1000 participants, setting up and maintaining sound equipment and training of new party DJs.
Oct, 1993 - June, 1995
Sonance, Inc/KBRQ - Waco, Texas
PSA Director/On-Air Announcer
While at KBRQ, I held the positions of public service announcement (PSA) director and on-air announcer. Responsibilities included reviewing and producing PSAs for air and running a leading radio show for its daypart.
Additional Positions:
- Mobile entertainer, Sky High Productions, Waco, Texas
- Production director/Announcer, KWBU, Waco, Texas
Last Edit: March 2008