my profile/bio/resume
Here are several links to places that attempt to describe my past, present, and future:
My Illustrated, Annotated, Verbose, and Largely Outdated Bio
My Official resume:
David W. Sieg
2645 Suffolk St.
Kingsport, TN 37660
(423) 378-0145
dave@zfx.com
PROFILE:
Versatile project manager with considerable experience in technical Consulting, sales, video production & engineering, computer graphics and non-linear editing, Broadcast and Digital Video, Internet application and content delivery systems.
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a challenging role working with technology and people. I bring a broad spectrum of experience working with creative and technical people to accomplish clearly understood goals in a timely manner.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
- Business & Management - I own and have managed ZFx, inc. a software development and consulting company for 17 years, employing or contracting with numerous programmers, graphics artists, salespeople, and administrative staff.
- Software Development - I have supervised both large and small projects, the largest being at Paramount Studios, where I led a team of sixteen programmers developing a 3D animation package used in several motion pictures. At ZFx, I managed development of a Linux/SQL-based web content management system. Recent consulting emphasis has been on high-definition digital film restoration software. Familiar with C, C++, SQL, Perl, PHP, Java and javascript, visual basic and .net development environments.
- Networking and Hardware - I owned and managed Tricon.net, Northeast Tennessee’s first regional Internet Service Provider, developed a strong working knowledge of data and fiber transmission protocols and standards, security issues, firewall configuration issues, LINUX, IRIX, Windows, Macintosh, and LAN, WAN, SAN, and VPN architectures.
- Image Processing – I have a strong working knowledge of image processing algorithms, hardware implementation, codecs and image formats.
- Operating Systems - I have worked with UNIX/Linux since 1983. Familiar with windows and Mac configuration and applications, networking, fast RAID and SAN storage, network security and performance monitoring.
- Documentary and Commercial Production - In 2005 I produced a 2-hour documentary DVD which I shot and edited, Scanimate, The Dream Machine shown at SIGGRAPH 2006. Edited a HDTV presentation in FCP for a European client. I have produced hundreds of computer-generated elements for feature films and TV commercials, as well as music CD’s and CDROMs.
- Personnel Management - I believe one of my greatest strengths is working well with people. I have a good track record of interviewing and hiring exceptional talent, and recognizing and resolving personnel and technical issues with highly talented technical and creative individuals.
BACKGROUND/EXPERIENCE:
- ZFx, Inc. Kingsport, Tennessee: 1990-present Owner. Produced broadcast and commercial 3D animation for clients in Hollywood and Mexico City. Developed a database-driven Linux web content management system. ZFx continues to host hundreds of websites for companies throughout the Tri-Cities region. Clients have included General Motors, Chrysler, Frito-Lay, Colgate Palmolive, Eastman Chemical, General Shale, Siemens Energy and Automation, Monarch Pharmaceuticals, Bristol Motor Speedway, WETS-FM, Christian Medical/Dental Association, and Food City.
- International Video Conversions (IVC) Burbank, CA 2002-2003. Data Image specialist. (Consulting contract) Researched various image processing algorithms and systems for use in mastering High Definition DVD’s.
- Omnibus Computer Graphics, Hollywood, CA, 1984-1987 Director Research & Development. Supervised construction of computer graphics production facilities in Studio G on the Paramount Studios lot in Hollywood, new facilities in New York City, and in Toronto, Canada. Supervised 16 programmers and 3 hardware maintenance engineers. Managed software development for computer-generated scenes in films: Flight of the Navigator - Disney and Explorers - Paramount. (screen credits)
- Image West, Ltd., Hollywood, CA, 1979-1983 Chief Engineer, promoted to project lead on VersEFX, a realtime 2D/3D animation system. Supervised three hardware & software engineers. Designed, supervised, and transitioned the Image West technical operations into new facilities in Studio City.
- University of Mississippi, Center for Media Services, 1974-1979, Chief Engineer . Responsible for designing, installing, and maintaining studio, control, and master control facilities. Supervised 3 staff engineers. Worked full-time as University staff while earning my Bachelor of Arts in Communications (1977). First Class FCC License.
Status: Single, In good health (non-smoker)
Hobbies: Photography, videography, musician (I play bass guitar in a band).
REFERENCES: (available by request)
