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Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Strategic security executive with 20+ years in Media & Entertainment, 7+ years overseeing staff and third-party managed serves, including deep expertise in content security and global production, post-production, and vendor ecosystems. Proven leader in designing and scaling secure, cloud-enabled production pipelines, vendor networks, and digital workflows that protect high-value film and streaming assets from creation through distribution. Recognized for aligning security strategy with creative and technical operations—enabling secure innovation across VFX, post-production, and emerging AI/ML environments—while driving measurable risk reduction, operational efficiency, and business continuity. Trusted advisor to senior leadership, known for building overseeing teams, strengthening cross-functional partnerships, and scalable security frameworks within fast-paced, high-stakes studio environments.
Professional with robust background in directing and managing large-scale operations, consistently driving success through strategic planning and execution. Adept at implementing innovative solutions that enhance productivity and operational effectiveness. Known for fostering teamwork and adapting to evolving business needs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Content Security
ABC Company
Los Angeles, CA
01.2023 - Current
- Managed strategy and execution for a global content portfolio worth over $100M, aligning security frameworks with business goals to safeguard revenue and speed up distribution.
- Lead contact for productions from development through release, securing department and pipeline workflows; served as the primary technical advisor for complex technology scenarios.
- Cut third-party risk exposure by 40% across more than 400 active vendors by standardized and automated oversight frameworks that follow industry standards (such as TPN).
- Boosted team output by directing internal staff and managed services, elevating productivity and throughput through performance coaching and optimized workflow processes.
- Enhanced content delivery speed by working closely with creative and production teams to launch AI-powered solutions supporting tighter production schedules.
- Designed secure production environments utilizing DRM, encryption, and forensic watermarking, enabling the integration of AI/ML technologies and new distribution models.
- Guided data-driven decision-making using risk metrics and executive reporting to improve program adoption and operational efficiency.
- Improved end-to-end workflows through cross-functional leadership in security, engineering, and production and monitoring for increased operational transparency.
Senior Manager, Content Security
ABC Company
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Led content security initiatives and vendor risk strategies throughout studio production, ensuring protection of high-value intellectual property across all environments.
- Expanded the vendor risk program to conduct over 300 assessments annually, resulting in a 25% increase in compliance and a 35% acceleration in remediation through enhanced governance.
- Standardized security frameworks to bolster audit preparedness and operational scalability within multi-stakeholder contexts.
- Improved team productivity by 20% through focused coaching, alignment with OKRs, and workflow optimization.
- Established comprehensive security policies and tracking systems for sensitive content platforms, improving visibility and enhancing risk mitigation.
- Elevated and standardized teams to top-tier performance by implementing innovative development strategies.
- Effectively communicated complex security risks as business impacts to cross-functional and executive stakeholders, fostering improved organizational alignment.
- Partnered with Legal and leadership to enhance contracts and modernize security requirements.
- Embedded security controls across technology and production workflows to facilitate secure and scalable content creation.
Manager, Content Security
ABC Company
Los Angeles, CA
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Directed 200+ vendor security assessments, reducing third-party risk exposure and strengthening compliance across critical partners.
- Transformed vendor management and reporting workflows, increasing assessment efficiency by 40% and improving executive visibility into risk posture.
- Accelerated remediation and cross-functional alignment, reducing issue resolution timelines by 30% and improving operational resilience.
- Identified and mitigated vulnerabilities across content production and distribution workflows, enhancing end-to-end content protection strategies.
- Established scalable governance frameworks, dashboards, and audit-ready reporting to support regulatory compliance and executive decision-making.
- Partnered with production, engineering, and legal teams to embed security into business processes without disrupting delivery timelines.
- Drove continuous improvement initiatives aligned to evolving threat landscapes, strengthening organizational readiness and anti-piracy efforts.
- Led and developed high-performing teams, fostering accountability, adaptability, and execution in high-pressure production environments.
Project Manager, Media Operations
ABC Company
Los Angeles, CA
01.2011 - 01.2018
- Delivered more than 300 assets in over 40 languages, ensuring full compliance with distribution requirements.
- Decreased asset rejection rates by 20% through workflow optimization and enhanced quality control.
- Built trusted partnerships with creative producers and technical teams by listening actively, understanding concerns, and tailoring security solutions that respected the creative process.
- Leveraged empathetic communication to strengthen vendor and external industry relationships, aligning partner roadmaps with internal security objectives.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Created accurate budgets based on resource requirements, allowing for optimal allocation of funds across all aspects of the projects.
- Organized and maintained project documentation, enabling quick access to important information and facilitating smoother project transitions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business And Finance
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA01-2016
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- People management
- Operations management
- Team management
- Creativity and innovation
- Strategies and goals
- Budget management
- Legal and regulatory compliance
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Deep experience in content lifecycle (VFX, editorial, localization, on-set workflows)
- Strong executive communication and stakeholder alignment skills
- Proven ability to balance creative workflows with enterprise-security controls based on established and future best practices
- Continual education on Technology advancements and certification requirements
Timeline
Director, Content Security
ABC Company
01.2023 - Current
Senior Manager, Content Security
ABC Company
01.2021 - 01.2023
Manager, Content Security
ABC Company
01.2011 - 01.2018
Project Manager, Media Operations
ABC Company
01.2011 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Business And Finance
UCLA