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David Baker:  Executive Profile

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Media & Technology Consultant

Los Angeles, CA (8/01 — Present)

Established a growing consulting practice serving a diverse mix of companies. Client base ranges from content security & distribution providers to diversified media companies. Services provided include strategic planning (development to implementation), determination of future applications, planning product/service offerings and improving market position.

Founder & Co-Director - Boeing Digital Cinema

El Segundo, CA  (11/00 — 8/01)

Established business unit within Boeing Satellite Systems focused on the digital distribution, via satellite and fiber, of feature motion pictures for theatrical release.  Responsibilities included executive management of all day-to-day unit activities, business planning & strategies, product specification, system architecture and promotional activities.  Successes included worlds' first digital delivery, over satellite and fiber, of the feature motion picture “Bounce” for electronic exhibition and the digital premiere of “Spy Kids.”  Also organized promotional events at ShoWest and Cannes Film Festival.               

Digital Media Consultant - Hughes Space & Communications

El Segundo, CA  (2/00 — 11/00)

Developed and implemented strategies to expand market position from satellite manufacturing to diversified communication provider.  Laid the groundwork for next generation digital spacecraft architecture, associated ground systems and hybrid networking.  Also assisted with development of systems and methodologies for content submission, management, security, transaction and utilization.  

Director, Digital Cinema & Media Business Development - CyberStar, a Loral Company

Mountain View, CA  (01/99 — 02/00)

Directed all business and marketing activities for the communication service business targeting the satellite distribution of feature motion pictures for exhibition.  Planned and executed major promotional events at ShoWest and Cannes Film Festival.  Established and maintained relationships with all major film studios and theatrical exhibitors.  Developed convergent digital media applications for major media providers including ABC NewsOne.          

Sr. Vice President & Executive Producer - Network Event Theater  

Beverly Hills, CA  (01/96 — 01/99)

Established and operated a satellite linked network of 40 digital cinemas located on college campuses.  Responsibilities included executive management of all day-to-day business activities, business planning, budgeting and allocations, contract negotiations, exhibitor and content provider relations (film & advertising) and event production.

President - Electronic Integration Systems, Incorporated

Beverly Hills, CA  (02/85 — 01/96)

Established and managed electronic systems design-build organization.  Products included systems and software for entertainment related production services.  Oversaw all business aspects from engineering to marketing.  Proposed and negotiated all contracts through execution.

Chief Engineer & Producer - LA Studios / Voice Over LA 

Hollywood, CA  (11/82 — 02/85)

Directed technical operations for music production and television post-production studio facility.  Also acted as    in-house producer for numerous music, television and film projects.  

Project Manager - Mattel Electronics

Hawthorne, CA  (06/80 — 10/82)

Provided support and assistance to product design team during development of Intellivision electronic game system.

Education

California State University, Fullerton                Bachelor, Telecommunications

Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA      Associate, Music/Television Production

Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA                Associate, Broadcast Engineering