TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
I bring 25+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, system architecture, and project management across the media and technology sectors.
I'm a technology leader with 25+ years of experience across IT infrastructure, project management, and media technology.
With over 25 years of experience spanning IT infrastructure development, system architecture, and technical project management, I design and implement solutions for complex infrastructure and production challenges.
My background combines deep technical expertise with proven business management skills, having built and operated multiple successful technology ventures. This unique perspective allows me to bridge the gap between technical requirements and business objectives, delivering solutions that are not only technically sound but also aligned with organizational goals.
I take pride in my ability to deliver complex projects with resource constraints while maintaining operational excellence. Whether it's designing high-availability infrastructure, implementing virtual production environments, or developing custom streaming solutions, I approach each challenge with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and future scalability.
Technical disciplines I work across day to day, from broadcast infrastructure to virtual production and DevOps automation.
I design and implement complete virtual production environments for film and media production.
I architect and manage broadcasting infrastructure for radio and television stations.
I design and implement IT systems focused on high availability and performance.
I manage commercial film productions, with hands-on expertise in digital imaging technology.
I build continuous integration and delivery pipelines for media production workflows.
I develop and operate streaming platforms and content delivery networks.
Leadership roles across virtual production, broadcast, and streaming media over two decades.
Led the development and operation of a virtual production laboratory, architecting complete systems from concept to operational facility.
Managed digital imaging and production aspects for commercial film production, working with advertising agencies and clients.
Led development teams across Europe creating a custom content delivery network and streaming media platform.
Built and managed a multi-platform media business, including operations of three radio stations and one TV station.
Selected Work
Selected projects I've led from concept to implementation, with the results to back them up.
Complete design and implementation of a virtual production facility, from concept to operational use
Create a virtual production laboratory to support advanced film production, research, and experimentation with emerging technologies.
Architected complete virtual production studio from initial concept to operational facility, including custom LiveLink plugin for Unreal Engine 5.x, comprehensive production pipeline integrating SDI video, NDI, AES67 audio, and NVIDIA Rivermax ST 2110, all built on robust infrastructure using Proxmox virtualization with ZFS storage.
Created one of the most advanced virtual production facilities in the Eastern Mediterranean, enabling multiple simultaneous production workflows, supporting projects from commercials to experimental films, and positioning CYENS as a leader in virtual production research.
High-availability broadcasting infrastructure for multiple radio and TV stations
Build and maintain robust broadcasting infrastructure for multiple media outlets with limited budget, 24/7 uptime requirements, and minimal technical staff.
Implemented VMware ESX virtualization environment with FreeBSD-based ZFS storage, redundant network topology, and power systems. Created virtualized radio automation systems, digital audio processing chain, and hybrid SDI/IP infrastructure for television production.
Achieved 99.97% uptime over a 13-year period, reduced hardware costs by approximately 60% through virtualization, and successfully managed multiple format transitions while supporting business growth and adaptation to changing market conditions.
Cross-border development of specialized streaming infrastructure
Develop a custom content delivery network for media streaming across Europe when existing CDN solutions couldn't meet specialized content requirements and quality demands.
Led a distributed development team across Basel, Madrid, and Athens to create strategic edge server locations, custom routing protocols, distributed storage with intelligent replication, and adaptive bitrate streaming technology.
Reduced buffering incidents by 78%, decreased average stream start time from 8.2 to 2.3 seconds, supported 4K video delivery, and reduced content delivery costs by 62% compared to commercial CDN alternatives.
Have an infrastructure, virtual production, or media technology project in mind? Get in touch and let's talk about how I can help.
Nicosia, Cyprus
Currently available for short- and long-term projects across IT infrastructure, virtual production, and broadcast systems.