Michael-Ryan is a seasoned media professional with nearly 20 years of experience in the media and entertainment industry. He has a reputation as a creative storyteller and problem solver, expert negotiator, and acclaimed motivational skills. Starting in television, he helped create the first technologically advanced all digital non-linear television station in the world. Since then, he quickly progressed into motion pictures where he has worked in almost every facet of the industry. Combining his unique film, video, television and technical experience, he is now focused on new media. Through his many experiences working in different cast and crew positions, he has learned each position's unique responsibilities, expectations, time requirements and capabilities. Combining this information with unmatched creativity, this knowledge fuels him to better manage schedules and budgets to maximize production value and minimize financial risk.