MEET THE TEAM
The people that make Hardwired possible
Jan
CEO, Founder
Jan is the owner and managing partner of Hardwired, with over 30 years of hands-on experience in live event production. He’s worn just about every hat in the industry—producer, production manager, director, technical producer, camera operator—which gives him a deep, practical understanding of what it takes to lead teams and deliver exceptional events. Supporting Civic Hall has been both an adventure and a pleasure, and Hardwired’s work has helped raise events to a level that consistently exceeds expectations.
Kim
PTZ Operator
Kim is a camera operator, technical director, and photographer with two decades of experience in live events and video and film production.
Matt
Digital Technician
Matt Vicari is a Brooklyn-based digital technician and event production professional. His work focuses on on-set digital workflows, camera systems, and technical support for photography and live events. His background includes photography, IT, and live A/V production.
Will
Video Production Technician
Will Steinthall is a premiere video production and live stream technician in the NY tristate area, with 4 years of experience with Hardwired at the Palladium Times Square, Central Park Summerstage, and Civic Hall on 14th Street.
Natasha
Video professional
Natasha Ortiz is a multidisciplinary video professional working across live and digital production, with hands-on experience in livestreaming, PTZ operation, technical directing, videography, and editing. She combines her technical skills with her storytelling abilities to create polished content, which makes a strong impact throughout the entire production process, from broadcast to post-production.
Rick
IT & Production Specialist
Rick is bilingual, speaking both “IT” and “Live Production” fluently. He began his career in TV news and transitioned into corporate event production for prestigious hotels, healthcare brands, and university employers. Today, he connects clients with live-streaming, hybrid meetings, and broadcast networking solutions, also volunteering as a disaster communications tech when the need arises.
Chosen as Time Magazine’s Person of the Year in 2006. Prefers bourbon, but will celebrate a good show with whatever the crew is pouring.
Dave
Audio Engineer
Dave Brooks is an audio engineer with over 30 years of experience mixing live audio. He has mixed Front of House, (FOH) audio for many of the biggest and most well known artists in the world in every genre. His credits also include mixing audio for television, both live and recorded and corporate and other events of all types and sizes. Dave is based in New York City where he works to provide audio services at the very highest levels locally and around the world.
Brian
Production Manager
Brian Giannone has supported Jan behind the scenes for over 15 years.
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With 20+ years of production experience, Brian has been intimately involved with productions of all shapes and sizes (for HBO/Warner Bros/NBC-Universal/Disney/CBS/Netflix/Apple/Hulu/Live Nation/AEG Live/ESPN...to name a few). Whether supervising hundreds of cast and crew on scripted big budget feature films and TV series or producing live events singlehandedly (if needed) - Brian gives each project the attention it needs to deliver a great product.
Drew
Event Engineer
Drew has been in the film, television and broadcast industry for 20 years and has been working with Hardwired since its formation. He has a mastery of all aspects of production, from engineering to directing, and has even been a part of an Emmy winning project. Along with continuing to work in broadcast he is also the founder of an app that focuses on competitive trivia and recaps for TV lovers.
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Mike
Sound Technician
Grateful to have experience from the biggest studios and stages! When not working live sound or tech for live events I’m either in the studio or by the beach eating a burrito.
Justin
Junior Tech
Originally from Portland Maine, Justin graduated from Ithaca College’s Sound Recording Technology program in 2022. He is a lifelong musician and loves to spend time writing and recording music in his studio. He also works as a live sound engineer at a handful of venues around NYC.
Belle
Junior Tech
Originally from the Bay Area, Belle graduated NYU Tisch and now works in the New York Film and TV scene as a writer/director - having directed an upwards of 22 stage productions and 5 short films.
As an avid tech nerd, she adores working for Hardwired and hopes the reader has a lovely day.
Alex
Live Event Tech
With over 20 years of experience in live music venues, Alex has worked at iconic spaces such as Irving Plaza, the Nokia Theatre/Best Buy Theater/Sony PlayStation Theater/, and the Apollo Theater as a Camera Operator and Venue Manager. He also freelances as a Video Technician and installs video surveillance systems for businesses across NYC.
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Alex is proud to be part of the Hardwired team at Civic Hall and excited to collaborate with its talented crew.
Pearl
Junior Tech
Originally from Baltimore, Pearl Sweeney is a freelance cinematographer, gaffer, and tech nerd. She is a recent NYU Tisch grad and a lover of all things electric. She is super excited to be a Junior Technician at Hardwired and combine her background in live events with her technical knowledge. When she's not nerding out you can probably find her on the side of a mountain.
Sabrina
Junior Tech
Originally from the Bay Area, Sabrina Lin is a freelance Production Assistant with a BFA from New York University, Tisch. Since graduating, she has worked as a PA in film/TV, fashion, and various live events. With Hardwired, she has acquired invaluable technical experience and education, and is looking forward to continuing to build her portfolio of skills with this wonderful team.
Cameron
Junior Tech
My name is Cameron Grandy, and I’m a recent graduate of Northeastern University, where I majored in Communication & Media Screen Studies with minors in International Affairs and Criminal Justice. I’m passionate about event planning, event management, and marketing, and I love working on projects that bring people together and create memorable experiences. My background has given me a strong foundation in communication, organization, and creative problem-solving. I’m excited to continue growing in this field and contributing to the Hardwired team.
Scotty
Junior Tech
This is Scotty Malcolm. He is a junior tech for Hardwired. He graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Music Production and Engineering. In addition to his work for Hardwired, he plays in bands around New York City and assists sessions at studios.
Oscar
Junior Tech
Hello my name is Oscar. My hobbies are art, animation, film and 3D Printing. I also enjoy studying Martial arts.
Behind every successful production is a team that knows how to plan, adapt, and execute.
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From setup to showtime, our crew brings experience, precision, and a commitment to getting it right.
Jan
CEO, Founder
PTZ Operator
Kim
Matt
Digital Technician
Will
Video Production Technician
Natasha
Video professional
Rick
IT & Production Specialist
Dave
Audio Engineer
Production Manager
Brian
Drew
Event Engineer
Mike
Sound Technician
Justin
Junior Tech
Belle
Junior Tech
Alex
Live Event Tech
Junior Tech
Pearl
Sabrina
Junior Tech
Cameron
Junior Tech
Scotty
Junior Tech
Oscar
Junior Tech