Bio (100 words – updated 06/02/2018)
Bio (150 words – updated 06/02/2018)
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I worked with Maria as a business partner during the launch of several VOD services for FilmFlex Movies Ltd. The services required the close collaboration of a number of organizations at both a techni…
Rob HoughtonProgramme Director
On The Sleeping Butterfly Effect: The Mind — Memory, Depression and Joy:
This is a great article that breaks down negative thinking in an understandable way. I’ve been working on getting rid of my ‘ex…
Colette Johnson-VosbergContent Funding Specialist
Maria great interview and very insightful for manufactures and techies alike. Actually after watching it Tag seems to be taking the analogue to digital leap as you discussed. But it is the tip of the …
Jonathan AshleyDirector
Maria consulted to our company on developing an OTT Strategy and evaluating various technology options for our OTT implementation. It was a pleasure working with Maria, she is not only very knowledgea…
Yokow QuansahHead: Innovation & Solutions
I had the pleasure of working with Maria who ran a Seminar for Women in Tech as part of Salt’s official diversity partnership of London Technology Week 2014.
She is a fascinating speaker who has an ‘e…
Sarah DeSilvaClient Services Manager - Diversity
It’s a pleasure. Especially when the person asking the questions is as knowledgeable as you are about broadcast and new media workflows. The correct questions derive the appropriate solutions… Thanks.…
Zaheer MahomedManager: Production Engineering
Maria has always represented herself well in discussions and articulates herself well in a debate. She is easy going in conversation and social.
Bob HannentSenior Technology Manager
On Maria’s interview on 3D, 4K, Blu-ray versus on-demand, UltraViolet, Smart TV, Pure Audio, and the future in DVD Intelligence’s ‘An Industry Executive Speaks’ series:
Very informative. A must read. …
Peter CraneFeature Film Producer and BAFTA member
What a great speaker you were at our Mobile World conference! Always good to have fantastically smart tech speakers especially when they are senior women like you.
Julia HobsbawmFounder and CEO
I have worked with Maria for 5 years at FilmFlex Movies. Maria is an unusual combination of a total film fan, extremely bright but also happy to teach us all the new technology. I have learnt so much …
Paula HolmesService Manager
I am meticulously making my way through the great work you did.
Jean-Louis AçafrãoGeneral Manager: Video On Demand
Maria and I negotiated the security and content protection requirements between some major UK services and the US Studio I worked for.
Having now moved on to work directly for services similar to thos…
Stephen GrangeDirector, Technology and Operations
I was introduced to Maria while she was Head of Technology at FilmFlex to help them iron out some finer points of transcode profiles they needed for delivery. What immediately impressed me about Maria…
Daniel LoshakRegional Manager
In my role at Informa, I have utilised Maria’s expert knowledge of the industry in a number of events I have organised. She has acted as an excellent moderator, panellist and thought leader giving val…
Laurence ColdicottResearch Manager, Head of Content & Partnerships, TV Connect
As Head of Technology, Maria has always delivered services and products for a wide range of our clients to the highest standard. Playing a key role in the development of the original platform archit…
Jeff HenryCEO
This is one of the most relatable, impactful talks on workplace diversity I’ve heard. And topping it off with this nugget at the end was powerful: “Diversity drives innovation…and ROI.” (On “From Girl…
Nicole A MeyersonSite Editor and Women@Groupon Events Chair
Maria is that unique person who is extremely passionate about the projects she works on. The passion can be found not only in her deep knowledge of Digital Media but the respect of her peers in the in…
Steven ChesterVice President, Global Media & Entertainment
Maria is excellent to work with. She is very clear and straightforward in what she says, and very knowledgeable in her area. Where she doesn’t know something she will say and find out for you, so yo…
Tim WrightVice-President, Technology
Thanks for doing a great job as a presenter. You are very well-spoken and you made everyone on the panel look better.
Martin KatzConsulting Producer
I have had a pleasure to work with Maria as a client during my time at Ascent Media, she was very detailed, delivery focused yet keeping in mind the big picture commercial implications of a number of …
Samir FarajiVP - Director Finance & Commercial Affairs
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