Ionut Pogacean
About Ionut Pogacean
Ionut Pogacean is a Senior Product Manager at Vizrt, specializing in augmented and virtual reality technologies. He has extensive experience in graphics and data solutions, having held various roles at Sky and Vizrt over the past several years.
Current Role at Vizrt
Ionut Pogacean serves as a Senior Product Manager at Vizrt, a position he has held since 2021 in London, England. In this role, he focuses on content creation and control applications, including Trio, Pilot, and Multiplay. He specializes in augmented and virtual reality, utilizing Ncam, Stype, and Mo-sys tracking systems. His responsibilities also include enhancing production efficiency with Viz Multiplay and optimizing graphics resources while maintaining brand essence.
Previous Experience at Sky
Ionut Pogacean has extensive experience at Sky, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Graphics & Data Solutions Support Engineer from 2016 to 2018, and briefly as a contractor in 2016. He served as a Broadcast Graphics & Data Technical Specialist from 2018 to 2020 and later as a Broadcast Graphics & Data Team Manager from 2020 to 2021. His roles involved technical support and team management, contributing to the efficiency of broadcast graphics operations.
Career at Vizrt
Ionut Pogacean's career at Vizrt spans from 2007 to 2016, where he held several positions. He began as a Customer Assistance representative and progressed to Head of Customer Support for Eastern Europe. His tenure included significant contributions to customer support and the development of Viz Pilot Edge. He also played a role in integrating Vizrt tools into sports workflows and was featured in a demo session for Viz Pilot Edge 3.
Education and Expertise
Ionut Pogacean holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications from the University Politehnica of Bucharest, completed from 2003 to 2009. He furthered his education with a Master's degree in Business Administration from the same institution, achieved between 2010 and 2012. His technical expertise includes proficiency in Powershell scripting and automation integrations with Vizrt Mosart and Ross Overdrive.
Focus on Innovation and Engagement
Ionut Pogacean promotes innovative engagement methods aimed at younger audiences. His work emphasizes the importance of adapting technology and content strategies to meet the evolving needs of viewers. He is involved in the development of solutions that enhance user interaction and streamline production processes, ensuring that content remains relevant and engaging.