Sherif Sadek
New York,NY
Summary
Friendly and outgoing sales engineer with strong presentation and interpersonal skills, effectively communicating technical knowledge to end-users and C-level executives. Proven ability to leverage extensive product education and experience to drive customer engagement and satisfaction. Demonstrated success in enhancing product line visibility and adoption among diverse clientele.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Post Production Sales Engineer
The Studio – B&H
New York, USA
01.2018 - Current
- Recommended and designed creative virtual production and post-production facility solutions.
- Provided pre-sales support for B2B customers, enhancing sales conversion rates.
- Analyzed customer pain points to develop tailored solutions.
- Increased market share and business opportunities for studio through strategic initiatives.
- Managed installation projects for color, audio, and live production setups.
- Collaborated with vendors and manufacturers to gather insights on new products.
- Traveled for roadshows, showcasing virtual production setups and conducting breakdowns.
- Monitored new market trends and state-of-the-art equipment to enhance offerings.
Chief Technical Engineer
Outpost Digital
New York, USA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Led team of 4 post-production and technical engineers, enhancing project delivery and technical output.
- Supervised 1 engineer at Santa Monica branch, ensuring optimal workflow and operational standards.
- Supported 2 Pro Tools rooms to facilitate high-quality audio production.
- Supported 2 Linux DaVinci Resolve stations, enhancing workflow capabilities.
- Supported 40 offline editorial stations and 4 finishing rooms, facilitating seamless production processes.
- Maintained Quantum M440 SAN and Promise JBOD chassis for optimal performance.
- Calibrated video monitors with Klein K10 for accurate color representation.
- Assisted in productions through encoding and transcoding dailies and masters.
Chief Finishing Engineer
Post Factory NY
New York, USA
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Resolved technical issues for colorists, enhancing color accuracy and workflow efficiency.
- Maintained in-house Quantum Xcellis SAN and Facilis Terrablock systems, ensuring optimal data access and project performance.
- Oversaw maintenance of DI theater projection and audio systems.
- Calibrated monitors, projectors, and speakers using professional measurement tools.
- Provided support to online editors and audio engineers for Avid software and hardware.
- Maintained Adder and Avocent KVM systems to ensure reliable operation in server environments.
- Assisted conform artists in overcoming workflow challenges, improving project delivery timelines.
- Installed and supported computers running OS X, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
Senior Tech Support Engineer
Nutmeg Post
New York, USA
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Delivered technical support to media composer offline editors and Pro Tools engineers, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Installed, supported, and maintained internal file servers and production computers.
- Administered in-house FTP server and Avaya phone system, enabling seamless operations across teams.
- Supported colorist by streamlining pre- and post-color session processes, ensuring optimal output.
- Conformed offline sequences to high-resolution media, enhancing color sessions.
- Exported deliverables from color sessions for distribution and review.
- Managed website and archival processes for all completed projects.
- Researched emerging technologies for acquisition and implementation assessments.
Senior Account Executive
Assimilate
New York, USA
01.2008 - 01.2014
- Doubled market share in East Coast region of North America by implementing targeted sales strategies.
- Identified and qualified over 100 potential customers, expanding outreach and enhancing lead generation.
- Demonstrated Scratch software to potential clients across diverse settings.
- Provided technical support to over 30 clients, enhancing user experience.
- Trained new employees and users on software utilization, improving onboarding experience and user proficiency.
- Tested software thoroughly and reported bugs to development team.
- Contributed to software evolution by requesting new features based on user feedback.
Avid/Final Cut Pro Support Engineer
PostWorks
New York, USA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Maintained and supported 100+ Avid and Final Cut Pro editing rooms to ensure seamless operation.
- Collaborated with IT to establish remote access for Avid/FCP edit rooms and storage units, improving accessibility.
- Oversaw maintenance of Avid Unity central storage units, enhancing performance and reliability.
- Designed and built Avid equipment rack (Tallboy) for editing rooms.
- Trained interns and new employees on equipment usage and best practices.
Telecine Engineer
Technicolor Creative Services
New York, USA
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Maintained and supported spirits and shadows telecines, ensuring consistent performance for production schedules.
- Ensured functionality of DaVinci 2K Plus color correction systems.
- Supported film-to-tape workflows to enhance project efficiency.
- Organized and cleaned machine room, enhancing equipment readiness for seamless operations.
- Installed HD, SD, composite, component video, and AES/analog audio patch bays.
- Trained interns on equipment operation and workflow processes, fostering skill development and operational continuity.
Education
New York - Stop Motion Animation and Puppet Building
School of Visual Arts
New York01-2015
New York, NY - Adobe AfterEffects
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY01-2014
Tewksbury, MA - Avid Certified Support Representative
Avid Technology
Tewksbury, MA01-2007
New York, NY - A+ Certification
Career Blazers Learning Center
New York, NY01-2002
BFA - Film/Video/Animation
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY01-2000
New York, NY - Summer Internship, Post Production
New York University
New York, NY01-1998
Netherlands - 3D Animation and Video
Rotterdam Art Academy
Netherlands01-1998
Skills
- Post-production workflows
- AVID Media Composer & ProTools
- ADOBE Creative Cloud
- ASSIMILATE Scratch
- COLORFRONT Transkoder
- DAVINCI Resolve
- Video Switching & Audio Mixing
- Virtual production workflows
- Computer Hardware
- Network storage
- LTO backup solutions
- Barco Certified Operator
- Avid Certified Support Rep
- A Certified
- Windows OS
- MacOS
- CentOS Linux
- LAN/FTP Networking
- Google Platforms
- ChatGPT
- RunwayAI
Awards
- Best Director of a Short Documentary, Madrid International Film Festival, 2013, From Queens To Cairo
- Best Feature Documentary, Queens World Film Festival, 2013, From Queens To Cairo
- Best Documentary, Citizen.tv, 2013, From Queens To Cairo
- Honorable Mention, International Film Awards Berlin, 2013, From Queens To Cairo
Timeline
Post Production Sales Engineer
The Studio – B&H
01.2018 - Current
Chief Technical Engineer
Outpost Digital
01.2017 - 01.2018
Chief Finishing Engineer
Post Factory NY
01.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Tech Support Engineer
Nutmeg Post
01.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Account Executive
Assimilate
01.2008 - 01.2014
Avid/Final Cut Pro Support Engineer
PostWorks
01.2006 - 01.2008
Telecine Engineer
Technicolor Creative Services
01.2003 - 01.2006
New York - Stop Motion Animation and Puppet Building
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY - Adobe AfterEffects
School of Visual Arts
Tewksbury, MA - Avid Certified Support Representative
Avid Technology
New York, NY - A+ Certification
Career Blazers Learning Center
BFA - Film/Video/Animation
Rochester Institute of Technology
New York, NY - Summer Internship, Post Production
New York University
Netherlands - 3D Animation and Video
Rotterdam Art Academy