Roaming Genius is Andrew Hollis — an IT consultant and systems administrator with a decade-plus in media & entertainment. From editorial and VFX workstations to render farms, shared storage, and large-scale data delivery.
Certified & vendor-neutral
I've run the infrastructure at the studios and agencies producing work for
…and sat across the table from their security teams through years of Motion Picture Association (MPA) audits — passing every one.
IT Consultant & Systems Administrator
My career in technology began long before it was a career — seated at a keyboard, navigating Microsoft DOS one command at a time. From there, I followed the evolution of the Windows platform through its pivotal decades, while developing an equally deep fluency in macOS — the platform that would ultimately lead me into the world of creative professionals.
That crossover proved formative. The media and entertainment industry runs on both ecosystems simultaneously, and understanding each from the inside out became a defining professional advantage. Where others saw a platform divide, I saw an opportunity to serve as the connective tissue between technical infrastructure and the artists, editors, and producers who depend on it.
Today, with over a decade of experience supporting M&E environments, I specialize in the infrastructure that keeps creative pipelines moving — from editorial and VFX workstations to render farms, shared storage, and large-scale data delivery. In this industry, downtime isn't just an inconvenience — it's a production risk.
The technical depth is a given. What sets the work apart is judgment, plain language, and a bias toward keeping you running.
Whether you're a boutique studio or a growing facility, I cover the infrastructure that creative work depends on — end to end.
Since 2008 I've kept boutique studios and global agencies running — quietly, so their people never have to think about it.
Selected clients & collaborations
On-site across the LA metro, and available anywhere via remote support — including live screen sharing over Zoom to get you unblocked fast.
Tell me what you're running and where it hurts. I'll get back to you personally — usually within one business day.