Daniel Siper

Experience

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  Hornblow Group USA Inc

  Jan 2013 - Sept 2013

  Management Intern

  Daniel as the Management Intern was responsible for inventory of over 5 bands (including They Might Be Giants, OK Go, and Mike Doughty) while keeping organized spreadsheets using Excel. He continually participated in large mailing projects with one totaling over 2,000 pieces of inventory that needed to be shipped. Daniel would also transcribe messages taken over the phone.

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  New York School of Music

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Teaching Intern

  Daniel, as a professing intern, had the opportunity to teach young aspiring musicians what it meant to work together to make music in a "rock band" setting. Daniel gave guidances to young drummers, guitarists, and vocalists that ended with a concert to display what was taught.

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  Freelance Musician/Booking/PR

  Sept 2013 - Jul 2018

  Independent Contractor

  • Studio Musician for various recording projects • Booking, PR Specialist and Drummer for bands including: Mike Pays Heat, Plainview, Risky Biscuit• Communicate with media outlets to secure press for albums• Network to book and coordinate concerts at various venues in Philadelphia

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  Drexel University

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2017

  Music Industry Major

  Concentration in Music Technology Minors: Video Production, Business Administration

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  House of Loud

  Aug 2014 - Sept 2014

  Engineering Intern

  As an engineering intern under the owner, multi-platinum award winning producer David Bendeth, Daniel was responsible for the organization of the studio facilities, recording messages left for the studio and assisting in set up and break down of studio sessions.

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  SSA Music

  Jan 2015 - Dec 2015

  Publishing Intern

  As a publishing intern for SSA Music Daniel was responsible for organizing the new catalog and becoming familiar with it enough to help recommend artists to pitch for certain positions which ranged from movies to smaller tv shows. Daniel also assisted in A&R recommending bands for SSA to look into signing into their catalog. Daniel would also receive and deliver messages as well as work remotely on some projects.

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  Studio Crash

  Jun 2015 - Oct 2015

  Engineering Intern

  As an Engineering Intern for Studio Crash Daniel's responsibilities included assisting in sessions ranging from single vocalists to big band jazz ensembles. He would also take phone calls and deliver messages as well as studio maintenance which included building bass traps that were to be hung in the studio. Furthermore he would run sessions himself when given the opportunity.

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  The Imagination House

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Audio Engineering Intern

  Daniel assists in running sessions and at times will run sessions himself. He also assists in Performer Stuff, which handles the organization of hundreds of songs to be put onto the website. He is responsible for making sure all the songs are mixed correctly and inputted onto the website correctly. He also gets to make and eat cookies.

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  THE IMAGINATION HOUSE LLC

  Jun 2017 - Sept 2018

  Associate Engineer and Video Designer

  - Supervisor of Production Room B.- Responsibilities include: video editing,audio editing, and managing the studio calendar. - Supervise and manage projects to completionwhile on a strict deadline.- Oversee the Internship Program,managing 2-4 interns at one time.- Clientele includes: Disney, Universal,Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise LinesPrograms Used:ProToolsLogicAbletonFinaleSibeliusPremierePhotoshopAfter EffetcsIllustrator Show less

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  Walt Disney World

  Sept 2018 - Sept 2019

  Entertainment Technician

  As an Entertainment Technician at Walt Disney World, I contributed to the success of various high-profile shows and events. For the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, I served as both an audio and stage technician, handling the maintenance and operation of complex audio systems essential for delivering a high-quality experience.At Hollywood Studios’ center stage, I worked as a camera operator, enhancing the live experience for park guests. My role extended to ESPN Wide World of Sports, where I created and managed digital graphics and deployed the BrightSign network, supporting over 70 screens across the complex. Many of the live events at ESPN were broadcast on television, requiring a high level of coordination and technical precision to ensure seamless broadcast-quality visuals and audio.In addition, I frequently took on roles at events as an audio crew chief, overseeing setup and operation, and running graphics for stadium events. This role required adaptability, technical expertise, and collaboration, allowing me to support top-tier live and broadcasted events across multiple venues. Show less

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  Feld Entertainment

  Sept 2019 - May 2020

  Head Audio Sesame Street Live

  As Head of Audio on the Sesame Street Live U.S. tour, I managed audio production for over 50 shows across 30 states. Leading with adaptability and technical expertise, I handled the rigging and setup of line arrays, ensuring top-tier sound quality in diverse venues. Alongside my assistant A2 and local venue teams, I maintained the audio rig and managed on-the-road troubleshooting, addressing any issues that arose with speed and precision. This role demanded hands-on problem-solving and close coordination with crew, allowing each show to deliver a seamless audio experience for audiences nationwide. Show less

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  DeVore Design, LLC

  May 2020 - Sept 2023

  Media Manager

  As Media Manager, I led a comprehensive media team for a company specializing in photo, video, drone, 3D imaging, and social media services tailored for real estate professionals. I was the top luxury photographer and videographer, responsible for overseeing a team of 17 photographers and 10 overseas editors, ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality media within a 24-hour turnaround.In this role, I played a key part in elevating team performance by developing training programs for photographers and conducting quality control for all photo and video outputs. Additionally, I project managed the launch of a proprietary, fully automated system that streamlined the editing workflow by sending raw files to editors and returning them ready for delivery. This system boosted operational efficiency and supported the company’s growth from 20 to 60 shoots per day within three years. Show less

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  Los Angeles Film School

  Oct 2021 - now

  Professor

  At the LA Film School, I teach live sound audio courses, guiding students through foundational and advanced techniques in live audio engineering. I manage three distinct classes covering a spectrum of skills: from essential live sound routing to advanced mixing techniques in live environments.My courses emphasize hands-on learning and real-world application, equipping students with the technical proficiency and adaptability essential for dynamic audio settings. By sharing insights from my industry experience, I foster a learning environment where students gain both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to succeed in live audio production. Show less

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  Google via Adecco

  Jan 2023 - Jun 2024

  Broadcast Engineering Project Manager | YouTube TV

  In this temp role with YouTube TV Broadcast Operations via Adecco, I managed key infrastructure projects that supported YouTube TV’s broadcast operations. My responsibilities included driving the buildout of multiple headends and assisting with infrastructure upgrades across global sites, ensuring reliable content delivery across diverse signal acquisition channels including fiber, SRT, and satellite.As a temp, I worked extensively in cross-functional collaboration, partnering with Google teams such as Finance, Network Acquisition, Fiber Vendor Delivery Management, the Speakeasy Communications Team, Google NOC, the DCIM team (Thorax), Procurement, and Logistics. This collaboration allowed me to align project outcomes across YouTube TV’s operational ecosystem, facilitating efficiency and synergy across departments.I also focused on enhancing network reliability through infrastructure standardization and a scalable deployment model, supporting rapid deployment timelines. By leveraging SQL, JavaScript, Agile methodologies, and DCIM software, I contributed to streamlining processes and driving efficient project delivery, strengthening YouTube TV’s broadcast capabilities on a global scale. Show less

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  AVI Systems

  Jun 2024 - now

  Project Manager | Supporting YouTube TV Broadcast Engineering

  As a Project Manager with AVI Systems supporting YouTube TV Technical Operations, I drive large-scale technical infrastructure projects that underpin YouTube TV’s broadcast operations worldwide. Currently, I’m managing multiple multi-million dollar CAPEX projects to build out six new headends and refresh 12 international sites across seven countries and four continents. This includes optimizing YouTube TV's network peering infrastructure, delivering five 9s of reliability between broadcast partners and Google’s AS15169 edge.In addition to infrastructure management, I work closely with content partners and a team of eight network engineers to ensure efficient signal acquisition across fiber, SRT, and satellite pathways. My support extends to NFL Sunday Ticket, where I assist the YouTube TV Technical Operations Center team with troubleshooting and managing fiber connectivity.I've strengthened strategic relationships with colocation facilities and LW/DWDM fiber transport partners, enhancing global scalability for YouTube TV. Through managing the standardizing infrastructure designs and establishing a scalable deployment model, I’ve help cut deployment timelines significantly since jumping on.My project management approach integrates Agile principles, SQL, JavaScript, and internal DCIM software, streamlining workflows for data-driven efficiency. Close collaboration with finance is central to my role, especially as I lead a site decommissioning initiative projected to save $5M annually. My adaptability to new tools and procedures ensures a flexible, high-performance team, driving YouTube TV’s mission forward. Show less