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Michael Hsu

Michael Hsu

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Technical Designer

  • Education

    • Yale School of Drama

      2014 - 2017
      Master's Degree Technical Design and Production

      Activities and Societies: Thesis: "3D Flying Controls Systems"

    • Knox College

      2007 - 2010
      B.A. Physics, Percussion

      Activities and Societies: Knox College Jazz Combo, Asian Student Association, Knox Badminton Club President

    • Columbia University - Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science

      2010 - 2012
      B.S. Mechanical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: Columbia Musical Theater Society, Varsity Show, CU Badminton Team

  • Experience

    • Production Resource Group

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2012
      Sound Intern

    • Hudson Scenic Studio, Inc.

      Sept 2012 - Dec 2012
      Engineering Intern

      Technical Design Highlights:- 18ft diameter mechanically geared clock that runs between zero and four times normal speedProduction Highlights:Matilda (Broadway)Cinderella (Broadway)Elf: The Musical (National Tour)

    • GUILD

      Mar 2013 - Aug 2014
      Draftsman

      Responsible for the technical design and construction drawings in Rhino 3D for over 60 retail and interactive installation projects. Extensive experience in direct-to-surface printing, laser cutting, and vinyl cutting. Executed displays for public interaction with RFID, stepper motor control, micro-controllers, DMX LED pixel mapping.Client Highlights:Cisco, Kickstarter @ MOMA, Dior, Doritos SXSW, Heineken, LACMA, Lincoln National, Mulberry, NCR, Nike, Progressive, Proenza Shuler, Red Bull Music Academy, Starwood, Stella McCartney, Victoria's Secret. Show less

    • The Public Theater

      Oct 2013 - Aug 2014
      Automation Intern

      Designed and fabricated motor drive and push-button controller to re-purpose DC motors as deck winch system.

    • Tait Towers

      Jun 2015 - Sept 2015
      Electrical Design Intern

      Responsible for designing enclosures with Beckhoff PLC hardware and creating multi-line electrical drawings for control of motorized stage effects. Chief Accomplishments:Developed single-line concept schematics, attended client meetings, and represented shop for on-site surveys for Longwood Gardens (water / pyrotechnic show with hundreds of I/O points for jets, pumps, and flame effects).Project highlights:Longwood Gardens, Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour, Cirque Du Soleil: Toruk, Disney Shanghai, Aladdin Germany. Show less

    • McLaren Engineering Group

      Jun 2016 - Aug 2016
      Mechanical Engineering Intern

      Performed mechanical / structural hand calculations to validate technical design of scenery. Calculations included weld strength, beam sizing, bolt strength, overhead rigging loads, overturning, concrete anchoring, truss layouts. Analyzed structural frame models in RISA 3D against aluminum and steel design codes. Used FEA to analyze strength of formed sheet metal parts and plate weldments.Project highlights:Beyonce Formation Tour, Disney Cruise Line: Frozen, Here Lies Love: Tour.

    • Hudson Scenic Studio

      Jul 2017 - Jul 2022
      Associate Automation Engineer

      Responsibilities:- Developed technical designs and construction drawings for over 50 productions for Broadway, themed entertainment, permanent installations, temporary outdoor installations, and live broadcasts.- Performed preliminary structural and mechanical calculations coordinated with third party engineering to produce stamped drawings.- Collaborated with artistic, production, project, and purchasing managers to ensure delivery of productions as designed.- Supervised small teams of shop and union labor on-site to install scenery and perform site surveys.- Wrote FAT and SAT documentation and provided engineering support during testing procedures for themed entertainment projects.- Programmed custom Autodesk Inventor Visual Basic scripts to automate repetitive drawing tasks.Production highlights:Annie Live! (NBC Broadcast)Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser (Orlando)Prom (National Tour)Mrs. Doubtfire (Broadway)Fox Weather Studio (Broadcast)Sotheby's (Installation)Brookfield Properties (Installation)Passover (Broadway)Lincoln Center Lawn (Installation)Hangmen (Broadway)Girl from the North Country (Broadway)Derren Brown Secret (Broadway)Summer (National Tour)Inheritance (Broadway)Jagged Little Pill (Broadway)Oklahoma (Broadway)Hadestown (Broadway)Cirque Du Soleil : RUN (Las Vegas)Ain't Too Proud (Broadway)Bronx Tale (National Tour)Anastasia (National Tour)Lifespan of a Fact (Broadway)Fiddler on the Roof (National Tour)Lion King (International Tour)Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (Broadway)Summer (Broadway)My Fair Lady (Broadway)Hamilton (National Tours) Show less

    • Object Construction

      Jul 2022 - now
      Technical Designer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • OSHA 10

      OSHA Safety Training Institute
      Oct 2020

    • Engineer In Training

      NCEES
      Aug 2018
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Michael Hsu
      “Golden Hammer” Bernhard R. Works, Fredrick A. Beurki Scenic Technology Award, United States Institute for Theatre Technology Mar 2017