Antony Bailey
Blackdown Solutions
Fernhurst, United Kingdom
+44 7894 199470
www.blackdownsolutions.com
I have spent my whole career heavily involved in "bleeding-edge" technology ventures. Working in the film & TV industry I have won awards for technical services. A true creative technologist with the ability to communicate effectively at the highest level, I have helped companies to develop in mobile communications and have been heavily involved in producing games for multiple platforms with major international brands such as Disney, Fox pictures and Universal Entertainment. Most recently I have been working as Blackdown Solutions, spending my time helping companies to understand and define their digital futures. From strategic planning, designing and building websites with complex CMS to helping with brand materials, embracing online video campaigns and social media marketing. I bring extensive knowledge both creative and technical in a number of fields, translating complex technical issues into understandable, viable, solutions.
Work Experience
Blackdown Solutions
Interactive Designer/Developer, Owner
Blackdown (Solutions) is a creative and technical solutions provider for on and offline media. Passionate, proven and personal, we offer a full spectrum of integrated creative services from business to consumer.
April 2011
- Present
United Kingdom
A2om International Ltd
Technical & Creative Director
Responsible for building and maintaining the companies production and technology base from day one both in terms of products to take to multiple markets, teams and internal systems. I directly managed a team of 8 on a daily basis and up to 26 in total in my senior position at the company. Whilst primarily responsible for the production and development of ground breaking e-learning platforms and content (using 3DS Max, Motion Builder, Photoshop, Flash and Microsoft developer tools), I was also constantly working as part of the sales effort presenting and negotiating contracts with our clients. This called for strong communciations skills and confident yet balanced negotiating approach. I played a major part in helping the company through business transitions both good and bad. During my time at a2om the company acquired major clients including The AA, Unilever, Thames Valley Police, Greater Manchester Police, The MET, The MOD and many more in no small part due to my either direct or indirect influence.
April 2006
- December 2010
Godalming, United Kingdom
Superscape
Technical Production Specialist
During this period at Superscape I worked producing a game development system based on Autodesk 3DS Max and the mobile 3D standard JSR184 (the development of which I was part of as a member of the 'expert group' with ARM, Vodafone, Motorola and others). I created highly complex scripts to run realtime game sequences and control in game logic inside 3DS Max. I also produced many of the animations and created the objects used in game. A major part of this time was spent on Disney projects including Kingdom Hearts mobile and Tron Light Cycles. Other games included Fox Pictures Independence Day, Sony Pictures S.W.A.T., Harlem Globetrotters, Evel Knievel and others. My work took me to the USA on a regular basis as well as Paris, Barcelona and on some occasions Hong Kong and China.
February 2004
- August 2005
Hook, United Kingdom
Viewpoint
Solutions Consultant
During my time at Viewpoint I worked in pre-sales helping the sales team to engineer solutions for clients presenting and demonstrating products and technologies as well as problem solving technical integrations issues. The development platforms for the 3D online delivery engine were 3DS Max, Maya and occasionally Softimage. Cross conversion of assets was often an issue. I worked with teams in London and New York. Clients included Aston Martin cars, BAA and British Airways.
September 2002
- October 2003
London, United Kingdom
Superscape
Solutions Consultant
I was head hunted from Freehand to work in pre-sales at Superscape. Here i demonstrated and presented with the sales team as we worked to roll out cutting edge products based in the online delivery of 3D content over narrow band technology (such as 56k modems and early mobile devices). The other major side of the business was games production based on the same 3D platform (developed in house over many years) and here I worked driectly with clients such as Lego on projects such as Knights Kingdom and Harry Potter Creator.
December 2001
- August 2002
Hook, United Kingdom
Freehand
Training & Support Specialist
At Freehand I worked supporting, training and demonstrating the Discreet line of post production and 3D creation products. Now all under the Autodesk banner these included 3DS Max, Paint and Effect, Character Studio and many of the architectural visualisation products. I also worked with many of the plug in and graphics hardware manufacturers to test and develop products. During my time here I won the Discreet* award for techinical support. My client list was long but included Codemasters, Lionhead, Electronic Arts, Eidos, Lloyds TSB and Foster and Partners.
March 2000
- December 2001
Bramley, United Kingdom
Education
University Of Wales Newport
BA (hons) Interactive Art
September 1996
- September 1999
Newport, United Kingdom
Languages
English (Native),
French (Beginner),
Awards
Skills
Art Direction,
Ios,
Social Media,
Wordpress,
Adobe Creative Suite,
Amazon Web Services,
App Design And Development,
Apple,
Autodesk 3Ds Max,
Aws,
Cinema 4D,
Cloud Technology,
CMS,
Coda,
Connected TV,
CSS,
CSS3,
Digital Touch Up,
Expression Engine,
HTML,
HTML5,
IPTV,
JavaScript,
Joomla!,
Jquery,
JS,
JSON,
Magento,
Microsoft Office,
Open Cart,
OSX,
Photography,
Transmit,
Video Editing,
Video Players,
Web Frameworks,
Windows,
Woocommerce,
WPMU,
XML,
Recommendations
David A Thomas
Founder & MD at Ongar Ltd., Authorised European Distributors, WaveJet Propulsion
Antony is an excellent conceptualist, abreast of latest technological developments, a timely deliverer of projects and a strong leader of his team. All the work with which Antony was tasked was delivered to brief, on time and with the bonus of an extra 'wow' factor, whether in design or functionality.
January 21, 2012, David A managed Antony at a2om
Tim Braithwaite
Creative Consultant & Senior Integrated Copywriter
Ant makes sense of the term "Solutions Architect", drawing on a wealth of integrated skills honed at the coalface of creative digital business. I can turn to him for business strategy, project management, creative planning, design, IT and more, and I frequently do. He is at his best when given enough free rein to bring his combined skills to bear, orchestrating an overall project solution, but he is modest enough to embrace individual tasks with the same care and commitment. Ant is one of the most reliable, dedicated and friendly people I know. Hire him if you can.
March 10, 2012, Tim worked directly with Antony at Blackdown Solutions
Will Willson
3d artist at a2om
Ant is a motivational force to be reckoned with. Plus highly knowledgeable and adept in all aspects of interactive software design.
February 12, 2012, Will reported to Antony at a2om
Paul Gregory
CTO at Red Dot Square Solutions
Anthony is a talented and driven creative worker. He is knowledgeable of current technology, and quick to absorb new technology.
April 14, 2007, Paul worked with Antony at Superscape
Donald Wisniewski
President & CEO at CyberHULL
Anthony was a solid contributor. He takes initiative and control of the whole project no matter how complicated it might be. He is innovative and resourceful when it comes to solving problems and driving a project to completion. I highly recommend him.
September 6, 2006, Donald managed Antony indirectly at Superscape
David Macmillan
Vice President - Europe, Middle East & Africa at Jive Software
Antony Bailey is one of those people you just want to work with. He has great insight and imagination and is a hard working, team player who always made a strong contribution to everything he was part of. Antony has the drive, determination and acumen to succeed in every endeavor. I would welcome the opportunity to work together with Antony again in the future.
June 20, 2007, David managed Antony at Superscape
Patrick Glithro
Presales Solutions Architect at Rightster
Antony was an excellent Solution Consultant for Superscape. Working alongside the Sales team he dealt with the technical side of the selling process in a professional and competent manner.
In addition he was heavily involved in the Sales side including regular presentations to CxO level. Especially good was his ability to present complex technical ideas in an easily...more
September 5, 2006, Patrick worked directly with Antony at Superscape
Matt Allen
MD at Blue Graphics Ltd and Owner, Blue Graphics Ltd
Antony is an excellent person to work with and we have been involved in business with him for many years. He is technically very bright and personable and great to work with on all projects. I am more than happy to recommend him on a professional and personal level.
September 6, 2006, Matt managed Antony at Freehand Ltd
Danny Irven
Technical Sales Consultant at Blue Graphics Ltd
Working with Antony was a great pleasure and I would greatly enjoy working with him again. His vast knowledge and professional but friendly manor was an invaluable element to our successful team!
September 5, 2006, Danny worked directly with Antony at Freehand Ltd
chris johnson
Multimedia Developer at Freehand
Very fast worker and adapts well to any situation. Keen to help whenever asked.
September 5, 2006, chris worked with Antony at Freehand Ltd
Founder & MD at Ongar Ltd., Authorised European Distributors, WaveJet Propulsion
Antony is an excellent conceptualist, abreast of latest technological developments, a timely deliverer of projects and a strong leader of his team. All the work with which Antony was tasked was delivered to brief, on time and with the bonus of an extra 'wow' factor, whether in design or functionality.
January 21, 2012, David A managed Antony at a2om
Tim Braithwaite
Creative Consultant & Senior Integrated Copywriter
Ant makes sense of the term "Solutions Architect", drawing on a wealth of integrated skills honed at the coalface of creative digital business. I can turn to him for business strategy, project management, creative planning, design, IT and more, and I frequently do. He is at his best when given enough free rein to bring his combined skills to bear, orchestrating an overall project solution, but he is modest enough to embrace individual tasks with the same care and commitment. Ant is one of the most reliable, dedicated and friendly people I know. Hire him if you can.
March 10, 2012, Tim worked directly with Antony at Blackdown Solutions
Will Willson
3d artist at a2om
Ant is a motivational force to be reckoned with. Plus highly knowledgeable and adept in all aspects of interactive software design.
February 12, 2012, Will reported to Antony at a2om
Paul Gregory
CTO at Red Dot Square Solutions
Anthony is a talented and driven creative worker. He is knowledgeable of current technology, and quick to absorb new technology.
April 14, 2007, Paul worked with Antony at Superscape
Donald Wisniewski
President & CEO at CyberHULL
Anthony was a solid contributor. He takes initiative and control of the whole project no matter how complicated it might be. He is innovative and resourceful when it comes to solving problems and driving a project to completion. I highly recommend him.
September 6, 2006, Donald managed Antony indirectly at Superscape
David Macmillan
Vice President - Europe, Middle East & Africa at Jive Software
Antony Bailey is one of those people you just want to work with. He has great insight and imagination and is a hard working, team player who always made a strong contribution to everything he was part of. Antony has the drive, determination and acumen to succeed in every endeavor. I would welcome the opportunity to work together with Antony again in the future.
June 20, 2007, David managed Antony at Superscape
Patrick Glithro
Presales Solutions Architect at Rightster
Antony was an excellent Solution Consultant for Superscape. Working alongside the Sales team he dealt with the technical side of the selling process in a professional and competent manner.
In addition he was heavily involved in the Sales side including regular presentations to CxO level. Especially good was his ability to present complex technical ideas in an easily...more
September 5, 2006, Patrick worked directly with Antony at Superscape
Matt Allen
MD at Blue Graphics Ltd and Owner, Blue Graphics Ltd
Antony is an excellent person to work with and we have been involved in business with him for many years. He is technically very bright and personable and great to work with on all projects. I am more than happy to recommend him on a professional and personal level.
September 6, 2006, Matt managed Antony at Freehand Ltd
Danny Irven
Technical Sales Consultant at Blue Graphics Ltd
Working with Antony was a great pleasure and I would greatly enjoy working with him again. His vast knowledge and professional but friendly manor was an invaluable element to our successful team!
September 5, 2006, Danny worked directly with Antony at Freehand Ltd
chris johnson
Multimedia Developer at Freehand
Very fast worker and adapts well to any situation. Keen to help whenever asked.
September 5, 2006, chris worked with Antony at Freehand Ltd