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MEET THE TEAM BEHIND THE SCIENCE.
Jo Griffin
Chief Operating Officer
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Jo Griffin
Chief Operating Officer
Jo’s experience encompasses working on numerous projects in partnership with a roster of leading industry houses including Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Sony Pictures, BFI, Imperial War Museum, RAF, AP Archive, Nestle, Cadbury, AELTC, and ITF to name a few.
Her rich client involvement, production knowledge, and easy manner make her the perfect COO to manage teams and to foster long-lasting relationships.
Jo is now the driving force behind R3store Studios, R3el.com and Digital Vision World. She is key to bringing outstanding vision to the operation coupled with a practical and direct approach to delivery.
Most Overused Phrase: “No worries”
Adores: Nieces and nephew
Film I love But Shouldn’t: Most cheesy 80’s movies!
Something Interesting About Me: I can wiggle my ears
Mark Coleman
Head of Global Sales
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Mark Coleman
Head of Global Sales
Mark oversees Digital Vision’s network of global resellers and client community.
Mark started his career at Pixit Media as a Software Defined Storage Solution Specialist, later moving up to Operations Director. Prior to joining Digital Vision, he worked for Escape Technology, a systems integrator for software and hardware solutions.
Over the years Mark has developed great relationships with VFX and post-production facilities, broadcasters, and international film studios. He prides himself in consistently delivering projects on time, on budget, and with business justification.
Most Overused Phrase: “Giving 110%”
Adores: Travelling
Favourite Film: Good Will Hunting (1997)
Something Interesting About Me: I travelled the world in the army

Fredrik Lidberg
Chief Scientist
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Fredrik Lidberg
Chief Scientist
Fredrik has been working on Digital Vision algorithms since 1998. He is a very experienced software engineer with expertise in image science research including prior academia work.
Fredrik has extensive knowledge in designing complex software which is highly optimised both on a low and high level. These optimisations are key for Digital Vision’s intelligent algorithms to do more for every CPU clock cycle.
Most Overused Phrase: I probably don’t talk enough to have one
Adores: Nature … and 5 minutes of VR now and then (before I get motion sick)
Favourite Film: The Thing (1982)
Something Interesting About Me: I like being offline and that’s where I’ll tell the tales
Phil Hand
Head Engineer
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Phil Hand
Head Engineer
Phil has an extensive engineering background in high performance 3D computing. He has worked in a variety of fields including (but not limited to) CGI, animation, visualisation, simulation, robotics, and laser scanning.
After four years developing software for Digital Vision, Phil is now taking the engineering reins and has big plans to shake up development.
Most Overused Phrase: “That’s really interesting, Pat!”
Adores: Cooking
Fave Film: The Wicker Man (the original one, of course)

Tornike Porchkhidze
Software Developer
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Tornike Porchkhidze
Software Developer
Tornike has previously worked as a developer at a Telecommunications company in Georgia. He is continuing to improve his skills in software development with the Digital Vision team.
Most Overused Phrase: “Yes, no.”
Adores: Computer games, board games
Favourite Film: The Shining (1980)
Björn Lantz
Product Specialist
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Björn Lantz
Product Specialist
Björn has been in the restoration and image enhancement industry for 25 years and has been with Digital Vision since 1994. He regularly delivers training and classes in film restoration and mpeg premastering.
Most Overused Phrase: “Håll Käften”
Adores: Strange mechanical devices that do something
Film I love But Shouldn’t: Der Himmel Über Berlin (1987)
Something Interesting About Me: I can wink my nostrils
Ian Smith
Quality Assurance & Support Manager
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Ian Smith
Quality Assurance & Support Manager
Ian joins Digital Vision World with 12 years’ experience supporting broadcasters and content owners worldwide in finding solutions to their content archive and distribution needs. He has ample experience in the creation and automation of client workflows in order to take the files they have and deliver the files they want.
Having held numerous job titles over these years his aim remains unchanged; to make the customer life a little bit easier.
Most Overused Phrase: “No bother”
Adores: Motorsport, particularly rallying, Irish rugby and gathering with family and friends
Favourite Film: The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Something Interesting About Me: I first crashed a car at the age of 4
Alex Kruszelnicki
Sales Coordinator
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Alex Kruszelnicki
Sales Coordinator
Since graduating from university, Alex has worked extensively across film and post production in a variety of roles. He started as a camera assistant, later progressing to DVD authoring, working in Archival and Ingest for BBC Studios and Post Production, and as a Content Services Technician in Digital Cinema for Deluxe and Technicolor.
During this time he has accumulated a broad range of expertise and is now applying the experience he has learned to the role of Sales Coordinator.
Most Overused Phrase: “Are you alright mate?”
Adores: Live music, great food, and a good book.
Favourite Film: Aliens (1986)
Something Interesting About Me: I was a published poet at the age of 11.
Levan Seskuria
Junior Sales
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Levan Seskuria
Junior Sales
Since earning his MBA, Levan has worked across a variety of roles in sales including managment and head of sales and marketing. Levan is continuing to develop his skills as a Sales Development Representative with Digital Vision.
Most Overused Phrase: “You are on mute.”
Adores: Beer, board games, books.
Favourite Film: Interstellar (2014)
Something Interesting About Me: I am a poet.
Thea Symonds
Producer
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Thea Symonds
Producer
Thea produces written and video content for Digital Vision World. Her key focus is showcasing artist work and promoting it across our channels. If you have a project you’d like highlighted, be sure to get in touch!
Most Overused Phrase: “For sure”
Adores: Dachshunds, coffee, that fast little walk birds do to get away from you but they aren’t super committed
Favourite Film: Soap Dish (1991)

Nino Gugulashvili
Community Manager
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Nino Gugulashvili
Community Manager
Nino has worked extensively in the marketing sector, creating campaigns for international brands such as Subway, Freedom Music, and Huawei.
As Digital Vision’s Community Manager, Nino finds new ways to encourage engagement across our talented and dedicated creative community.
Most Overused Phrase: “If you’re the best one in the room, you’re in the wrong room”
Adores: Music, sky, summer evenings, plants and nature, Christmas lights, life…
Favourite Film: Life is Beautiful (1997)
Something Interesting About Me: I can sneeze with my eyes wide open, or I think I can 🙂