Sergey Antonov

Experience

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  Internews Network

  Nov 1998 - Oct 2005

  ICT Manager and Network Administrator

  Designed and supported the client/server network based on Microsoft Windows technology for local representative.Ensured uninterruptable email, messaging, video and voice communications between local and other branch offices of Internews and it's partners working on an international and domestic projects.Designed, implemented and supported a professional audio and video production network infrastructure combining editor's desktop workstations, network attached media servers, computer based non-linear video editing systems, mobile capture and editing stations, titling and chroma key systems and live broadcasting servers.Designed and implemented backup strategy for servers, workstations and mobile users.Researched and implemented future technical solutions to address company needs, increase the efficiency and cost savings.As a member of international research team worked on creating and implementing company wide IT policies, technologies and procedures.IT and video equipment budget preparation, cost and specifications comparison and vendor relationships. Prepared of tender and procurement documents according to company corporate procedures and rules.Conducted IT and video editing and technical training and support for local personnel, partners, and regional TV stations.Video editing of TV shows, documentaries and PSAsProvided IT assistance to various public activities carried out by the organization. Show less

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  MaxPrint

  Oct 2005 - now

  Technical Director

  Responsible for Digital Print on Demand and Wide format divisions at MaxPrint (the two initial company's fields of activity).Built and support the high efficient production environment to fulfill ever growing printing, copying, scanning and other requests from corporate and consumer clients. Ensure no down time of all printing presses, postpress equipment and IT network of a company's production infrastructure. Ensure the constant supply of consumables and spare parts (including international purchases)Built a team of professionals able to accomplish any complex and urgent tasks on highest level. Define the roles and responsibilities, ensure the interchangeability and maintain the personnel encouragement and penalty system. Constant research and implement of new technologies and products, calculating costs and return on investment per equipment or project.Configured and implemented the client/server PrintEffect management software to reduce the order processing time, ensure an ease of order calculation, monitoring, reports and assets management.Conduct training for staff, prepare procedures and rules for order processing and movement through the company's production chain.Perform marketings tasks, such as product creation, analysis, cost and features comparison, find the proper target audience and distribution channels.Work in close cooperation with clients to find the best solutions in terms of design, quality, price and production time to meet their complex marketing and business needs.Configured, adopted and implemented the online print shop - the web based tool for placing orders, file upload and custom design creation for company’s current and future customers. The main goal of the project is to make printing services easier to access for public and free up the staff from routine tasks.http://online.max-print.biz Show less