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Vancouver Film School

Vancouver Film School

Vancouver Film School (VFS) is Canada’s premier post-secondary entertainment arts institution, offering an immersive curriculum in film, animation, design, & beyond.

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Technical Leader

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Hello, and welcome to my LinkedIn profile! I am a highly skilled film and TV graphic artist with a strong background in Visual Art. With a diverse range of experiences and credits under my belt, I have contributed to notable projects such as Unforgiven, Schmigadoon, Menendez Blood Brothers, DC Legends of Tomorrow, and the making of Like Someone in Love. Prior to my venture into film and TV, I spent a decade working as a dedicated photojournalist and documentarist, covering renowned publications like Paris Match, AfP, Il Sole 24 Ore, and Arté. This experience has honed my keen eye for detail, composition, and storytelling, which I bring to every project I undertake. My collaborative approach allows me to effectively work with creative teams, leveraging our combined expertise to find innovative solutions that bring visions to life while adhering to budget and schedule constraints. Though I am based in Vancouver, Canada, I am more than willing to travel anywhere to contribute my skills and expertise to your project. If you are seeking a versatile and passionate graphic artist who can enhance your creative endeavors, I would love to connect and discuss potential collaborations. Let's work together to create something truly remarkable! Feel free to reach out to me here on LinkedIn or through the contact information provided below.

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Chief Executive Officer | Board Member and Advisor | Transformative Brand & eCommerce Visionary

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Investor | Alchemist (Managing Director) @ Gamma Prime | Kingmaker

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Technology Leader · Platforms, AI & Systems Thinking

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I’m an Award Winning Creative Director & Technologist / Web Audio & Music Technology Pioneer / Community Builder / Author & Speaker who loves prototyping the future. As a pioneer of the early Web, I placed myself at the intersection of technology, creativity, and community, with a focus on technology's power to amplify human creativity and foster genuine connectivity. I pioneered online audio, creating Looplabs, the web’s first online music creation platform, revolutionizing interactive audio, social music creation and remixing, receiving recognition from Steve Jobs, SxSW, and the prestigious Webby Awards. I’ve designed innovative interfaces, experiences, and installations, presented at global conferences, and published books on the intersection of technology and art. As a community builder, I’ve built online communities amassing millions of members, organized global (un)conferences, TEDxYouth events, and launched national festivals in Canada (FITC) and Australia (_SOUTHSTART). I've always believed in prototyping the future -that making is breaking, and that if it's not fun, exciting or affecting lives it's not worth doing.

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As Chief Product Officer of Tafi and Daz3D, Ty oversees a dynamic team in a multinational organization based in Salt Lake City and Vancouver, Canada. Tafi thinks of Ty as the resident Avatar Expert. His avatar journey began in 2012 when he joined Disruptive Publishers and worked on avatar projects for two Xbox consoles, the XBox 360 in 2012, and the XBox One in 2017. During this time, he also worked on the development of TAM: The Animator’s Modeler, an IOS production tool for creating high-quality 3D characters on the iPad. In 2019, Ty started his own business, where he was able to design initial offerings and premium assets for several additional avatar systems. Bringing that knowledge and experience to his latest role as Tafi’s CPO, Ty has helped Tafi revolutionize custom avatar creation with one of the industry’s leading avatar engines. A veteran of the software and video game industries for more than a decade, Ty has a strong core background in both the creative and operational sides of things. Not only is Ty a skilled creative, 3D modeler/generalist, technical artist, graphic designer, and marketing professional, he has also developed experiential and academic knowledge in business development, human resources, corporate strategy, sales, client relations, and operational management. Ty has led international organizations, including teams based in India, Ukraine, China, and the Philippines, shipping more than 14 titles across multiple platforms, while working with the world’s most prominent video game companies. Not only that, Ty has collaborated across multiple industries, working with blockbuster motion pictures, top apparel groups, and some of sport’s most popular major leagues.

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Hi I’m Scott,I’m a creative and versatile product management leader with a strong track record building and scaling global teams, defining vision and strategy, and executing ambitious initiatives that drive impact.I started as a UX researcher because I was obsessed with understanding why people struggle with products—and how to fix it. That curiosity led me into product management, where I've spent the last 20+ years solving complex problems at scale in zero-to-one, mid-size, and enterprise B2B & B2C SaaS with 60-25,000 employees and up to $100M in ARR.Diversity of domain has been a consistent theme over my career and I’m quick to learn new industries and businesses and effectively determine the what and why behind products and customer needs. I’ve shaped product strategy, connecting all aspects of a product under a single, cohesive vision and execution plan, and helped companies scale by aligning customer needs with business goals. I've built and led product teams from the ground up and helped existing teams execute better. And I love working with thoughtful, talented people to solve meaningful problems through clear vision, strong execution, and a culture of continuous learning. I’m passionate and entrepreneurial, and accountable for delivering results and lead with curiosity, care, and work cross-functionally, and hands on where needed, to deliver results.The outcomes are engaging easy-to-use products that drive user satisfaction and transformational revenue growth.

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Passionate professional with extensive experience in motion graphic design, technical skills, and team leadership across diverse areas. Highly organized with proven ability to manage high-volume projects and coordinate efficient workflow. Outstanding communicator and relationship-builder known for going above and beyond to ensure best possible outcomes in client service and satisfaction. Regarded as a passionate leader, critical thinker, innovator, and a technical specialist.

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As an experienced technology founder and Y Combinator alum, I currently help early-stage B2B SaaS startups win by leading software execution, managing high performance teams, and recruiting world-class product builders. My past roles include executive leadership, technology entrepreneurship, developer evangelism, founder-led sales and marketing, and product management. My past clients/customers include Starbucks, Nintendo, Blizzard Entertainment, Riot Games, FIFA, MSI, Ubisoft, Adidas, Nike, Jordan, Microsoft, Electronic Arts, Dell Technologies, Bacardi, Red Bull, Tommy Hilfiger, T-Mobile, Reel FX, Verizon, Tool of NA, USA Basketball, Major League Baseball, Samsung, Telstra, and ZOTAC. "Take care of the people, the products, and the profits -- In that order."