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export interface Project {
slug: string;
title: string;
client: string;
category: string;
year: string;
thumbnail: string;
summary: string;
description: string[];
highlights: string[];
technologies: string[];
scope: string[];
}
export const projects: Project[] = [
{
slug: "washington-commanders",
title: "Washington Commanders Broadcast Facility",
client: "Washington Commanders",
category: "Sports Broadcast",
year: "2019 - Current",
thumbnail: "/images/photos/commanders-stadium.jpg",
summary:
"Principal systems designer for a complete broadcast facility buildout for the Washington Commanders, engineering production infrastructure from the ground up.",
description: [
"Served as principal systems designer for the Washington Commanders' new broadcast production facility. The project encompassed a full-scale design and integration of broadcast systems to support the team's in-house content production capabilities.",
"The facility was designed to handle live game-day production, studio programming, and digital content creation with a unified routing and control infrastructure that allows seamless switching between production modes.",
"Special attention was given to scalability and future-proofing, ensuring the infrastructure could accommodate emerging formats including 4K/UHD and IP-based workflows as the organization's production needs evolve.",
],
highlights: [
"Complete broadcast facility design as principal engineer",
"Multi-format production infrastructure supporting live and studio workflows",
"Scalable architecture designed for 4K/UHD and IP migration",
"Integrated routing, switching, and monitoring systems",
],
technologies: [
"SMPTE ST 2110",
"SDI Infrastructure",
"Production Switching",
"Audio Mixing & Monitoring",
"Video Routing",
"Multiviewer Systems",
],
scope: [
"Systems Design",
"Signal Flow Engineering",
"Equipment Specification",
"Integration Oversight",
],
},
{
slug: "betmgm-cloud-production",
title: "BetMGM Cloud Production Infrastructure",
client: "BetMGM",
category: "Cloud & IP Production",
year: "2021 - 2024",
thumbnail: "/images/photos/betmgm-production.jpg",
summary:
"Designed a cloud-based production infrastructure enabling remote and distributed broadcast operations for BetMGM's content production.",
description: [
"Architected a cloud production infrastructure for BetMGM that fundamentally shifted their production model from traditional on-premises to a distributed cloud-native workflow.",
"The system leverages cloud-based switching, routing, and contribution platforms to enable production teams to operate from anywhere while maintaining broadcast-grade quality and reliability.",
"This design represented a forward-thinking approach to sports betting content production, where speed-to-air and multi-platform distribution are critical business requirements.",
],
highlights: [
"Cloud-native production architecture design",
"Remote production capability across distributed teams",
"Broadcast-grade quality over IP infrastructure",
"Multi-platform content distribution pipeline",
],
technologies: [
"Cloud Production Platforms",
"NDI / SRT",
"IP Contribution",
"Remote Production",
"Content Distribution",
"Redundant Connectivity",
],
scope: [
"Architecture Design",
"Cloud Infrastructure Planning",
"Workflow Design",
"Technical Specification",
],
},
{
slug: "cvs-aetna-broadcast-facility",
title: "CVS / Aetna Broadcast Facility",
client: "CVS Health / Aetna",
category: "Corporate Broadcast",
year: "2026",
thumbnail: "/images/photos/cvs-aetna.jpg",
summary:
"Designed and integrated a new broadcast facility for CVS Aetna through Broadcast Management Group, featuring a Ross FR12 build powering two fully independent control rooms from a single 12RU frame.",
description: [
"Led the systems design for a new broadcast facility at the CVS Aetna campus through Broadcast Management Group, replacing aging studio infrastructure with a modern, efficient production environment built around the Ross FR12 platform.",
"The design achieves remarkable efficiency\u2014a single 12RU frame powers two fully independent control rooms, supporting two remote locations plus an on-site studio. This consolidation dramatically reduces rack space, power consumption, and operational complexity.",
"The system was engineered with scalability at its core, with clear pathways for future expansion including HDR and 4K capabilities, enhanced I/O routing, and additional production environments as CVS's content needs grow.",
],
highlights: [
"Ross FR12 platform powering dual independent control rooms",
"Single 12RU frame serving entire production operation",
"Support for two remote locations plus on-site studio",
"Future-ready for HDR, 4K, and expanded I/O routing",
],
technologies: [
"Ross FR12",
"Ross Ultrix",
"Production Switching",
"Multi-site Connectivity",
"Audio Integration",
"Multiviewer & Monitoring",
],
scope: [
"Systems Design",
"Line Drawings & Documentation",
"Equipment Procurement",
"Integration & Commissioning",
],
},
{
slug: "ubs-broadcast-center",
title: "UBS Broadcast Center",
client: "UBS",
category: "Financial Services",
year: "2026",
thumbnail: "/images/photos/bmg-control-room.jpg",
summary:
"Systems design for UBS's hybrid broadcast facility through Broadcast Management Group, connecting on-site production in New York to cloud-based operations serving content to over 5,900 brokers globally.",
description: [
"Contributed to the systems design for UBS's broadcast center in New York City through Broadcast Management Group, engineering a hybrid facility that connects on-site studio production to BMG's Cloud Control Center in Washington, DC.",
"The facility includes a complete control room, studio, and podcast suite, with redundant signal paths and remote monitoring capabilities that provide business continuity and disaster recovery.",
"The production infrastructure scales globally, enabling UBS to deliver professional-grade broadcast content to over 5,900 brokers while maintaining the security and compliance standards required in financial services.",
],
highlights: [
"Hybrid on-site / cloud production model",
"Redundant signal paths for business continuity",
"Podcast suite and studio integration",
"Global content delivery to 5,900+ brokers",
],
technologies: [
"Hybrid Cloud Architecture",
"SMPTE ST 2110",
"Media Asset Management",
"Redundant Infrastructure",
"Remote Production",
"Secure Content Delivery",
],
scope: [
"Systems Design",
"Signal Flow Engineering",
"Cloud Integration",
"Security & Compliance",
],
},
{
slug: "monumental-sports",
title: "Monumental Sports—Engineering Support",
client: "Monumental Sports & Entertainment",
category: "Sports Broadcast",
year: "2022 - Current",
thumbnail: "/images/photos/control-room-live.jpg",
summary:
"Engineering and systems integration support for Monumental Sports & Entertainment's live broadcast operations serving the Washington Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics at Capital One Arena.",
description: [
"Provided engineering and systems integration support for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, assisting with live broadcast production infrastructure for the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, Washington Mystics, and Capital One Arena. This was implementation and operational support work, not facility design.",
"The production environment includes arena-level broadcast systems, fly-pack deployment for flexible multi-camera production, and control room infrastructure capable of handling simultaneous game-day broadcasts across multiple sports and venues.",
"The integration work focused on ensuring reliable, broadcast-grade production workflows that scale from intimate studio content to full arena event coverage, with redundant signal paths and remote production capabilities.",
],
highlights: [
"Multi-sport broadcast production infrastructure",
"Arena-level control room and fly-pack systems",
"Live game-day production for Wizards, Capitals, and Mystics",
"Multi-platform content delivery and distribution",
],
technologies: [
"Production Switching",
"Multi-Camera Systems",
"Live Graphics & Replay",
"Audio Mixing",
"Signal Routing",
"Streaming & Distribution",
],
scope: [
"Systems Integration",
"Production Support",
"Fly-Pack Deployment",
"Live Broadcast Operations",
],
},
{
slug: "cosm",
title: "COSM Immersive Venue—Engineering Support",
client: "COSM",
category: "Immersive Experience",
year: "2025",
thumbnail: "/images/photos/monumental-control-room.jpg",
summary:
"Engineering and systems integration support for COSM's immersive LED venue, assisting with live event production and content delivery across massive curved LED display environments.",
description: [
"Provided engineering and systems integration support for COSM's immersive LED venue operations. The work focused on implementation and operational support for bridging broadcast production infrastructure with the unique demands of immersive, large-format LED environments. This was support and engineering work, not facility design.",
"The production systems support live event coverage, pre-produced immersive content, and hybrid experiences that combine real-time camera feeds with rendered environments. The control room infrastructure handles multiple simultaneous content streams routed across massive LED surfaces with precise synchronization.",
"This project sits at the intersection of broadcast engineering and experiential technology, requiring expertise in high-resolution signal distribution, LED processing, and production workflows designed for non-traditional display formats.",
],
highlights: [
"Immersive LED venue production infrastructure",
"Multi-stream content routing across curved LED surfaces",
"Live event and pre-produced content delivery",
"High-resolution signal distribution and LED processing",
],
technologies: [
"LED Processing",
"High-Resolution Signal Distribution",
"Production Switching",
"Content Management",
"Real-Time Rendering",
"Multi-Display Synchronization",
],
scope: [
"Systems Integration",
"Production Infrastructure",
"Signal Flow Engineering",
"Commissioning",
],
},
{
slug: "red-sands",
title: "Red Sands Defense Production",
client: "Red Sands",
category: "Defense & Events",
year: "2024, 2025",
thumbnail: "/images/photos/tent-production.jpg",
summary:
"Deployed mobile broadcast production infrastructure for Red Sands defense events, engineering fly-pack systems for multi-camera live production in field environments.",
description: [
"Designed and deployed mobile broadcast production systems for Red Sands defense industry events, engineering complete fly-pack production environments capable of operating in non-traditional field locations. The work required ruggedized, rapidly deployable systems that deliver broadcast-grade quality in austere environments.",
"The production infrastructure included multi-camera systems, live switching, multiviewer monitoring, and streaming capabilities—all packaged in road cases for rapid deployment and teardown. The systems supported live demonstrations, keynote presentations, and real-time event coverage distributed to remote stakeholders.",
"The project demonstrated the versatility of broadcast systems integration beyond traditional studio environments, applying the same engineering discipline to mobile production in challenging field conditions.",
],
highlights: [
"Rapidly deployable fly-pack production systems",
"Multi-camera live event coverage in field environments",
"Multiviewer monitoring and live switching",
"Streaming and remote distribution capability",
],
technologies: [
"Fly-Pack Systems",
"Multi-Camera Production",
"Live Switching",
"Streaming Infrastructure",
"Multiviewer Systems",
"Field Communications",
],
scope: [
"Systems Integration",
"Fly-Pack Design & Deployment",
"Live Production",
"On-Site Engineering",
],
},
{
slug: "intuit-xr-facility",
title: "Intuit XR Production Facility",
client: "Intuit",
category: "Extended Reality",
year: "2025",
thumbnail: "/images/photos/xr-monitor.jpg",
summary:
"Built an extended reality (XR) production facility for Intuit through AVI-SPL, creating an immersive virtual production environment for corporate content and product visualization.",
description: [
"Designed and built an extended reality (XR) production facility for Intuit through AVI-SPL, one of the world's largest AV integrators. The project represents the convergence of broadcast engineering and immersive technology—creating a virtual production environment that pushes beyond traditional studio workflows.",
"The XR facility enables Intuit to produce immersive content for product launches, corporate communications, and training materials using real-time rendering and LED volume technology. The integration required precise calibration between camera tracking systems, LED displays, and real-time graphics engines to achieve seamless in-camera visual effects.",
"This project demonstrates the evolution of broadcast systems integration into the extended reality space, where traditional broadcast engineering fundamentals—signal routing, color science, synchronization—merge with game engine technology and spatial computing.",
],
highlights: [
"Full XR stage design and integration",
"LED volume with real-time rendering pipeline",
"Camera tracking and virtual production systems",
"Broadcast-quality output from virtual environments",
],
technologies: [
"LED Volume / ICVFX",
"Real-Time Rendering",
"Camera Tracking",
"NDI / SDI Hybrid",
"Color Management",
"Production Switching",
],
scope: [
"Systems Integration",
"XR Stage Design",
"Calibration & Commissioning",
"Workflow Development",
],
},
];
export function getProjectBySlug(slug: string): Project | undefined {
return projects.find((p) => p.slug === slug);
}