Michael Garci

Experience

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  SMT (SportsMEDIA Technology Corp)

  Mar 2000 - Jan 2009

  - Led team of Animators, Software Engineers, and QA in the creation of graphics applications for on-air television productions. Managed projects in a fast-paced environment with strict deadlines, releasing over 500 software updates a year. Created formal project specifications, established and enforced quality guidelines, provided customer support, and created documentation to accompany software releases.- Accountable for successfully delivering broadcast quality products for NBC Sunday Night Football (including the Super Bowl), CBS NFL, TNT NBA, MLB Network and many others. Show less

  • Production Project Manager/Analyst

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  • Technical Analyst

    Jan 2004 - Jan 2006

  • Lead Production Technician

    Mar 2000 - Jan 2004
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  SMT (SportsMEDIA Technology Corp)

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2014

  Senior Engineering Project Manager

  - Managed entire SDLC to deliver new revenue-generating products to market including data management systems, social media integration applications, sports data monitoring, and graphics display software.- Directed development teams based on market analysis to strategically implement software features in order to maximize benefits toward a broad range of clients, improving scalability and boosting profit margins.- Served as Scrum Master to launch new products, including above mentioned, internal web based project management tool, and customer service application (including proactive monitoring of 24/7 systems and email alerts).- Operated cross-functionally to minimize unknown variables and set common goals. Consulted with all internal groups including Client Services, QA, Operations, Human Resources, Creative Services, and Help Desk, driving efficiency and performance initiatives of entire organization. - Worked alongside upper management to define processes and set development teams to institute the Agile Software Development Methodology to SMT’s engineering department.- Orchestrated highly complex deployment strategies requiring knowledge of IT infrastructure of Data Operations Center, Television Broadcast Studios, Stadiums, Arenas, Racetracks, and other facilities. Show less

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  NuMedia Innovations Inc.

  Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  Senior Project Manager

  - Implement Agile methodology to deliver custom software solutions for a variety of applications.- Manage the engineering efforts to create gamification and enterprise platform solutions, augmented reality products, and complex medical research studies.- Oversee creative design efforts working with animators and artists to create promotional marketing products, UI layouts, video productions, and game development among others.- Collaborate with clients to create and define custom engineered products over various media platforms including web, mobile, and video displays. Show less

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  SMT (SportsMEDIA Technology Corp)

  Oct 2015 - now

  Senior Production Technical Lead