Adam Rosen
Professional History & Education

Work Experience

 

• INDEPENDENT IT CONSULTANT (dba OAKBOG), Malden MA (2006 - present)
  
  IT Consulting & Technical Support Specializing in Apple Macintosh computers & Digidesign ProTools digital audio workstations. Services for individuals, small businesses, creative professionals and media production facilities. MacOSX client/server installation and troubleshooting, network setups, onsite support and maintenance, end user training. Remote support via email, phone, VPN and remote desktop technologies. Sole Proprietorship. Apple Certified Consultant (ACHDS).
   
   
• MACINTOSH INSTRUCTOR, Boston MA (2006 - present)

  Newton Community Education (2006 - present)
  Brookline Adult and Continuing Education (2006 - 2007)
  Courses taught:  Intro to Macintosh, Intermediate Macintosh, Mac Troubleshooting, Macs for Windows Users
   

• SOUNDTRACK RECORDING STUDIOS, Boston/New York (1998 - 2006)

  IT/Network Manager, ProTools Specialist (2001 - 2006): IT support and network management for professional audio/video production facilities in Boston and New York; combined resources include over 100 Macintosh and Windows systems (MacOS 7/8/9, MacOSX, Win 98/2K/XP), servers (MacOSX Server, AppleShare IP, QuickMail Pro Server, Filemaker Pro Server, FTP (Rumpus), Soundminer, mSoft ServerSound), T1 & DSL management, VPN support. Configuration, administration and real time troubleshooting of multiple ProTools TDM production workstations (ProTools v5/6/7 with AV Option, Avid AudioVision). Analog and digital interfacing, plugin install/support, iLok management.
  
  Webmaster (1999 - 2005): support for Soundtrack Group company sites (soundtrackboston.com, aircraftmusiclibrary.com); site design, updates, DNS management. Development tools include Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Flash. AirCraft website utilized music search via Filemaker Pro webserver.
  
  Audio Engineer & Technical Support (1998 - 2001): Music and audio post engineering services; specialist in processing and converting audio for internet and multimedia applications (QuickTime, RealAudio, Windows Media, MP3). Technical support services for studio and business operations – network troubleshooting, session support, equipment installations, Macintosh and PC repairs. Extensive support of ProTools workstations.

   

• BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC, Boston MA (1998 - 1999)

  Assistant Professor, Music Production & Engineering: Part time faculty.
  Courses taught:  Multitrack Recording Techniques, Principles of Synchronization

   

• OAKBOG STUDIOS, Somerville MA (1996 - 1998)

  Audio/Video Editing, Interactive Media Design and IT Consulting services to small businesses, educational institutions and post production facilities. Website and PowerPoint development. All responsibilities included in the creation and management of a small business. Services continued through 2006 on a part-time basis.

   

• MIT VIDEO PRODUCTIONS, Cambridge MA (1995 - 1996)

  Video Production Specialist: Video editor and post production coordinator for component Betacam-SP suite. Significant graphic and title design requirements, occasional field production.

   

• BOSE CORPORATION, Framingham, MA (1988- 1995)

  Media Producer, Audio Engineer: Produced and developed modular non-linear video, slide and multimedia presentations for use in international sales and marketing theaters. Developed the first Bose interactive videodisc kiosk. Primary recording engineer in Bose production facilities for three years. Designed and produced major soundtracks and alternate language assemblies for audio, video and multimedia projects. Project manager for design and install of audio and video editing suites. Long term support of interactive video, CD and CD-ROM projects.

  Transducer design engineer: Designed and prototyped component audio loudspeaker systems for Professional Products Group and Bose KK (Japan Development Group).

   

Education

• MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Cambridge, MA

  B.S. Physics 1988 Additional coursework in electrical circuit design, acoustics, computer programming, music theory, film study and writing. GPA 4.6/5.0.

• Seminars and Continuing Education
  • Intermediate Flash Design (Interactive Factory, Boston MA)
  • Streaming Media Production (Future Media Concepts, Boston MA)
  • Avid Media Composer Editing (Avid Education Center, Tewksbury, MA)
  • Music Theory and Composition (Harvard University Extension, Cambridge, MA)
  • Electronic Field Production (Sony Institute, Burbank CA)

Certifications

•  Apple Certified Help Desk Specialist (ACHDS) September 2007
  

 
Recording Credits

• The Chieftains - Water from the Well (Digital Editor)
• All the Queen's Men - The Mullet Sessions (Recording Engineer)
• The Harvard Krokodiloes - Downstairs at the Upstairs Bar (Recording Engineer)
• Bose Lifestyle Music System - Special Edition Demo CD (Soundtrack Designer)

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