Matthew Darlington
Technology / Internet
Services provided
As a creative services technology leader, I embrace and leverage technology to drive transformation, innovation, and business value. Throughout my career, I have consistently championed new technologies and new strategies. My initiatives have delivered dramatic productivity improvements through core process automation—and significantly reduced the time required for resource-intensive processes by creating innovative networking approaches.
I work effectively with senior executive leadership, creative teams, and technical resources to ensure that we're all on the same page and working towards the same strategic business objectives. My deep knowledge of technology—combined with my expertise in both the creative and business domains—has made me the "go-to" person in finding effective new ways to utilize technology solutions that improve efficiency across the organization.
In addition to my technical abilities, I'm skilled in working with creative teams to ensure that we always maintain our focus or real-world business demands and that we constantly maintain client brand integrity. I understand the delicate balance between client needs and artistic integrity—but I recognize that our job is to add value to the client.
Experience
ALTITUDE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT, LLC, Centennial, CO 2004-Present
Senior Director, Creative Services / Creative Services Manager / Producer, Creative Services Department / Production Assistant, Creative Services Department
I direct technical and creative services operations—including cross-platform networking, business process automation, scripting, and permissions—to maximize productivity and provide clear value to customers. I also develop and execute our technology strategy.
-Leveraged technology to dramatically grow productivity and quality across the organization.
PROCESS AUTOMATION
Spearheaded business process automation—including scripting, presets, and OTS solutions.
-Cut time for multiple tasks significantly.
-Improved quality by removing potential user error.
-Created a range of highly usable user interfaces.
-Selected OTS solution for rapid graphic automation.
-Slashed time required dramatically.
-Enabled process to run seamlessly after hours—eliminating resource load during peak computing hours.
NEW TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION
Based on my reputation for embracing new technology- I served as an impacted user and evaluated a new Media Asset Management system (MAM). I promoted the solution and trained/transitioned users. I partnered with the President and CTO of the infrastructure vendor to troubleshoot functional issues and created UI/UX ticket requests to improve MAM user experience.
-Delivered critical contributions to grow solution adoption and increase functionality.
NETWORKING
I created and implemented an innovative strategy to network multiple machines—across all departments—to significantly improve rendering time.
-Delivered massive increase in project completion speed.
TRAINING
I worked with users to communicate value of new technologies/processes.
-Trained users on technological capabilities to streamline processes and grow productivity.
Education
University of Colorado at Denver
Master of Science / Information Systems: Web and Mobile Computing
Activities and societies: Projects included: .NET Development; C++ Development; Modeling, Analysis, and Design; Database Management Systems; Data Warehouse Development; Business Intelligence; Information Security for Enterprises
University of Colorado at Denver
Master of Business Administration - MBA