Experience

Cerebro Sports

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Product Officer

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  - Supervise all operations and logistics related to verifying and processing data for player performance database - Verify and process various statistical data when retrieved by web application - Coordinate with stat development company, providing guidance and clarity to programmer on scope documents and adjustments - Serve as primary data architect, answering questions about structure, display, and utilization - Directly oversee training and performance for data administrator and entry processors - Utilize NBA network to gain market exposure and feedback from team analysts - Facilitate product demonstrations for general managers and relevant stakeholders Show less



Houston Rockets

• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Director of Technology, Game Planning Developer

  • Oct 2016 - Dec 2019

  Under the supervision of Coach Mike D'Antoni: ● Created and produced post game defensive breakdown system o Graded each defensive situation within a possession o Reported defensive breakdown rate at team level (scoring percentage of no breakdowns vs at least 1 breakdown) o Listed player breakdowns by frequency (game and season) o Created edits of all players defensive highlights and breakdowns for each game o Alerted coaches when players had slippage in certain areas (providing stats and video to emphasis POE) ● Created and refined processes to provide video and statistical data for coaching staff ● Identified anomalies in statistical reports provided by management ● Researched stats on upcoming opponents to support our points of emphasis ● Maintained and developed video department ● Troubleshooted all technical problems on the road (laptops/audio and video needs/file transfers) Show less

• Director of Basketball Technology / Game Planning Developer

  • Oct 1999 - Jun 2019

• Director of Technology, Game Planning Developer

  • Jun 2011 - Sep 2015

  Under supervision of Coach Kevin McHale: ● Established regional scouting system, created a network of call sheet trading ● Bench responsibilities: tracked defensive breakdowns, transition points, ORBs allowed, bonus situations and play calls)● Created bench replay system to review defensive breakdowns, offensive adjustments and questionable calls, all available via iPad ● Integrated video/data distribution application utilizing wireless iPad syncing via laptop● Managed video/data distribution database for content ● Created practice plan templates to synchronize coaching staff and schedule ● Created wireless powered workstations for strength and conditioning staff to allow mobility on the court ● Ordered and maintained all technology needs for (Trainers/Strength/Equipment/Coaches) ● Analyzed and refined game and practice planning in order to effectively prepare for games Show less

• Video Coordinator, Systems Developer

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  Under supervision of Coach Kevin McHale: ● Oversaw all technology, video, and audio needs in remodel of Toyota Center basketball facilities o Locker room video board Microtile System (Researched for HD video board companies, designed and contracted integration, custom track design and video automation companies) o Designed centrally powered sound systems and monitors throughout the facility o Theater room (Designed entire room top to bottom, custom built chairs, staged seating, telestration monitor, 16’X9’ monitor wall, acoustic balancing, custom carpet and lighting) o Designed and oversaw installation of Video Room workstations/Server room rack system) o Practice Court Camera solution for short throw distance (Fisheye lens/Industrial pan system) ● Created Advanced Scout schedule system Show less

• Video Coordinator, Systems Developer

  • Nov 2007 - Jun 2011

  Under supervision of Coach Rick Adelman: ● Created processes to review custom edits at halftime for coaches and as a team ● Integrated Cloud system for remote access to all edits on the road ● Created, edited, and distributed Scout Videos and Reports/Post Game Reports (Coaches) ● Created play call and personnel edits for all scout teams ● Coordinated with all scout coaches to create Pre Game/Post Game Edits ● Initiated use of iPads for players to review games and edits ● Integrated use of barcode scanning for equipment manager inventory system ● Introduced DVD media over VHS ● Maintained and supported all technology equipment and services for entire team ● Created processes to review custom edits at halftime for coaches and as a team Show less

• Assistant Video Coordinator, Systems Developer

  • Jan 2003 - Nov 2007

  Under supervision of Coach Jeff Van Gundy: ● Integrated Playtools Application to digitize and organize play diagrams ● Created processes to display defensive clips at halftime ● Designed travel work stations for coaches (TV/VCR travel system) ● Managed all video/scouting service contracts and purchasing (XOS Director, Playtools, Hoop1, Directv and Verizon Wireless) ● Created digital forms and diagrams for scouting and coaching needs (Game Plans, Play diagram templates and Scouting forms) ● Created Post Game Statistics Report System o Created and maintained hand tracked data forms, data entry database and report forms o Hired and managed statistics crew on game days ● Designed & maintained Toyota Center video room and locker room media center ● Integrated XOS Director (1st Digital Video Editing System) ● Provided I.T. support for Basketball Operations ● Assisted coaches on the court during drills and practices ● Created processes for mobile video database● Managed scout videos for coaching staff utilization Show less

• Assisted Equipment Manager

  • Aug 2003 - Sep 2007

  Under supervision of Coach Rudy Tomjanovich: ● Worked with coaches to utilize digital presentations for pre-game meetings Assisted Equipment Manager ● Created processes to organize ordering and inventory ● Camera Operator (recorded games, practices and workouts) ● Supported all electronics and computers for entire team ● Assisted with Draft Workouts and Utah Summer League