Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
IAN R HANNAH

IAN R HANNAH

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

From the Battlefield to the Boardroom I am a forward-thinking Leader and innovator bringing 20 years of expertise in Broadcast and more recently Software development. Cultivates rapport with individuals to optimize project goals and output, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies.

I sit between the creative / business teams and the technical personnel able to bridge and translate customer requirements and organize a develop meaningful solutions to complex problems


Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

VP Innovations

Qii.Ai
Toronto, Ont
02.2019 - 02.2023

Product Managed the development of a software suite of 3 applications.

using Photogrammetry and ML for visual identification of anomalies in

infrastructure


Innovator of new productions and workflow methods.


Sat in between technical and business departments.

Generator of ideas and roadmap based on customer needs and requirements.


Innovation Manager

Industrial Skyworks
Toronto, ON
03.2015 - 02.2019

Innovator Built an entire new methodology of visual inspections using drones and thermal cameras.


This program has permanently changed the methodology for industrial roof inspections, due to to its safer, faster and improved data collection.


Ran a drone team on the leading edge of drone applications including advanced 3D model building, night time thermal collection. Worked with regulators in Canada and the US to ensure all complex work was approved.







Freelance

Deep Productions
Toronto, ON
03.2014 - 03.2015

Developed workflows/equipment for 360 VR film.


Shot the film across the High Artic


Broadcaster Arte / Discovery

Senior Producer

Tricon
Toronto, ON
03.2011 - 03.2013
  • Drafted production schedules for every department on production team.
  • created budgets for new productions
  • Developed/Directed Pilot episodes for Food Channel US
  • Developed Series for Slice Network Canada
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Head of Production

SI Entertainment
Toronto, ON
08.2008 - 12.2010
  • Oversaw Productions including Disaster DIY/House OF Bryan
  • Revamped House Of Bryan, turning from a rejected show to the highest rated show on HGTV
  • Laid the groundwork for the format for the future Series.
  • Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.

Production Executive

Canwest/Shaw
Toronto, ON
03.2005 - 06.2007

A management role which oversaw all aspects of production and approvals involving budgets of up to 4 million.


Worked closely with sales and marketing to ensure successful product integrations, including several online strategies for productions


Worked with independent producers to ensure deliverables were met


Had bi weekly pitch meeting for approving next round of show pilots


Producer / Director

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Toronto, ON
07.1997 - 07.2006

Embedded Journalist in Afghan Conflict nominated for a Gemini for my documentary on November Company


Director Face to Face field interview show


Director Past Life Investigations, multi award winning series exploring peoples inner life, using past life regression. I won a Gemini for my work on this series.


Video Journalist North Pole Trek

I made a documentary about the longest Canadian Sovereignty Patrol to the North Pole.


Production Editor/Director 200 Episodes of Big Life a new magazine show.


Education

Post Grad Diploma - Electronic Imaging

University of Dundee, Scotland
09.1985 - 06.1987

Bachelor of Arts - Audio Visual Communications/Drama

University of Manchester, Manchester
09.1982 - 06.1985

No Degree - Pilot Training Multi Engine Instrument Rating

Island Air, Toronto
05.2001 -

Skills

Problem-Solving

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Accomplishments

Awards

Grimme Award Online Culture and Entertainment 2015 (360 dop) Polar Sea

Gemini/( Canadian Screen )Award Winner (director) “Gamer Revolution”

Banff (director) Nominated Best Documentary “ Gamer Revolution”

Gemini Award (director) Winner “Past Life Investigations”

Kodak Spectrum Award Winner (director/dop) “Past Life Investigation”

Gracie Allen Award (director/dop)Winner “Past Life Investigation”

Gemini (director/dop) Nominated “November Company Afghanistan”

Kodak Spectrum Award (director/dop) Winner “Afghanistan”

New York Festival Winner “Marinas Art”

Columbus IFVA Winner “Destination North, Trek to the Pole”

Gemini Award Nominated “Shift TV”

Gemini Award Nominated “Shift TV”

Certification

Private Pilot Multi IFR

Timeline

RPAS Adavanced

03-2019
VP Innovations - Qii.Ai
02.2019 - 02.2023
Innovation Manager - Industrial Skyworks
03.2015 - 02.2019
Freelance - Deep Productions
03.2014 - 03.2015
Senior Producer - Tricon
03.2011 - 03.2013
Head of Production - SI Entertainment
08.2008 - 12.2010
Production Executive - Canwest/Shaw
03.2005 - 06.2007

Private Pilot Multi IFR

06-2004
Island Air - No Degree, Pilot Training Multi Engine Instrument Rating
05.2001 -
Producer / Director - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
07.1997 - 07.2006
University of Dundee - Post Grad Diploma, Electronic Imaging
09.1985 - 06.1987
University of Manchester - Bachelor of Arts, Audio Visual Communications/Drama
09.1982 - 06.1985
IAN R HANNAH