Sam Bradbury

Production Engineer Building Great Shows and Experiences

Flagstaff, Arizona, United States

About

With a decade of experience in live events design, installation, and operation, I'm ready to tackle whatever project the industry has in store for me. I specialize in lighting and audio systems design and operation for theatre, houses of worship, and experience based production. I'm especially in-tune to the needs of small venues and events that aren't as well serviced by large rental houses. I always consider the entire guest experience from first impression to final goodbye and make sure to integrate or operate any system seamlessly into the greater venue or event environment.

Experience

  • Systems Administrator at Mountain Line Flagstaff
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    - Fully rebuilt network management structure including DHCP, DNS, DCs, etc to streamline administration and create redundancy in the case of a shutdown at any of our sites - Increasing network security through tightening LAN access, updating firewall rules, updated access control, and other security tactics - Working on cloud migration to allow easier access to file structure and greater redundancy in case of a major failure - Working with vendors and internal departments to design, scope, and implement new IT, security, and access systems for new sites under construction

  • Owner, Technical Engineer at Bradbury Productions LLC
    Jan 2022 - Present · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Live production company offering systems design, installation, and technical operations services across the Southwest. Currently providing full-service support to clients such as Eastside Christian Church and The North Pole Experience among many others.

  • Part-Time Faculty at Northern Arizona University-The W. A. Franke College of Business
    Jan 2025 - May 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Demonstrated success in teaching Management of Information Systems at an AACSB accredited business college within a university recognized by the Carnegie Foundation with an R1 designation. I'm incredibly honored to have been a member of this prestigious faculty and have the opportunity to mentor and instruct the next generation of successful business professionals.

  • North Pole Experience (Flagstaff, Arizona, United States)
    • Projects and Technical Manager
      Jan 2024 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

      - Fully redesigned and installed all new audio, lighting, and IT systems to radically upgrade the guest experience - Assisted the Creative and Technical director with the installation and operation of new world-class special effects and animatronics - Was responsible for maintenance and oversight of all electrical components in NPX operations, both low and high voltage - Worked as project manager for the company, to plan, schedule, and ensure the efficient completion of all major projects - Managed a team of technical engineers to keep all technical systems up and running for up to 20 hours a day during the operating season

    • Technical Manager
      Sep 2023 - Jan 2024 · 5 mos

    • Technical Engineer
      Nov 2021 - Sep 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos

      - Fully redesigned and installed audio systems during the operating season - Designed systems that could be controlled from the experience floor and removed unsightly equipment from the experience - Maintained audio, lighting, and communications systems to support the North Pole Experience -Trained staff in best use of audio and digital equipment -Assisted all departments and monitored radio communications, audio, lighting, and show systems, responding to any issues or calls for assistance

  • Lighting Programmer at Festival of Arts / Pageant of the Masters
    Jun 2024 - Jun 2025 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Programmed light cues alongside LBO, Master Electrician under the direction of the Technical Director and Artistic Director utilizing High End Systems and ETC consoles - Converted prerecorded looks into a cuestack for the run of the show - Trained light board operator and festival staff in programming and operation of RoadHog console