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Hutson Cappelmann

Media Systems Engineer with 10+ years building production infrastructure across video, audio, and post-production workflows at Epic Games, WPP/Hogarth, and leading media organizations.

Target Roles

Current positioning focus.

Senior IT leadership rolesMedia systems and production technology rolesAI workflow and automation credibilitySelective consulting

Experience

Verified chronology from the current source set.

Media Systems Engineer

Epic Games

2020-2023

Cary, NC

  • Led "Project Gramme," a workflow modernization effort for remote video production, including LucidLink migration, Iconik archival and MAM adoption, and a cloud editorial VDI initiative using Parsec and AWS.
  • Owned editorial hardware and software upgrades, supporting NLE systems, related servers, and day-to-day technical support.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams and external partners to implement projects and maintain security compliance.

Sr. Post Prod Engineer

Hogarth Worldwide (WPP)

2015-2020

New York, NY

  • Maintained post-production studios, hardware upgrades, and NLE system updates.
  • Worked as a Quantum StorNext administrator.
  • Supported local and global post-production teams, monitored industry shifts, and helped bring in tools such as Frame.io.
  • Assisted with the design, procurement, and construction of post studio build-outs.

Business Development Specialist

Datagram

2014-2015

New York, NY

  • Managed web design, database management, 3D modeling, and project management.

Post-Production Engineer

@Radical.Media

2013-2014

New York, NY

  • Supported post-production spaces, managed Xsan and StorNext metadata controllers, administered user accounts and file servers, and managed tape decks.

Audio Producer and Assistant

DuArt Film and Video

2012-2013

New York, NY

  • Scheduled and produced audio jobs for TV spots, film, and TV shows, including engineering, mixing, sound editing, and voice-over sessions.

Capabilities

Operational depth.

Media Systems and Post Infrastructure

LucidLinkIconik / MAM workflowsXsanStorNextOpenDrivesSohonetMediaShuttleFrame.ioNLE systems support

Production Technology

AJA and Blackmagic playback hardwareSDI workflowsNDIDanteVideo / audio QCDisplay calibration

IT and Systems Administration

Mac, Windows, and LinuxIP networkingSystems and storage administrationServer administrationAWSRLM licensing

Creative and Review Tooling

Adobe Creative CloudPro ToolsUnreal EngineDaVinci ResolveFlameNukeAVID

Current Positioning Areas

Senior IT leadershipMedia systems and production technologyMAM / DAM and review-tool operationsAI workflow and automation

TODO: back these with public project examples and updated post-2023 resume facts.

Consulting

Selective service angles.

  • Production technology and media systems consulting
  • Workflow and storage architecture for editorial teams
  • Technical operations support for creative organizations
  • Selective systems and automation advisory work

Education

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)

BA, Sound Design / 2011

Source Status

Current implementation notes.

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