Multimedia Installation Engineer
Over seven years of combined experience in electrical, software, audio, video, and broadcast engineering ranging from commercial product development, defense contract software development, live theater production, audio/video systems installation, and television broadcasting systems. A project-driven generalist with an eye for details and solutions.
Areas of Expertise
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- Software coding |
- Hardware & Software troubleshooting |
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- Custom cable creation & termination |
- Supervision of interns & assistants |
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- Hardware integration |
- Fine arts technical production |
Technical Proficiencies
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- Project design & implementation |
- Electrical design |
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- Schematics literate |
- Electrical soldering (standalone & PCBs) |
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- Electrical & signal flow troubleshooting |
- Instruction of proper equipment use |
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- Technical writing and presentations |
- Wood & metal working |
Professional Experience
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Audio/Video Consultant |
Leafdale AV Services |
July 2010 – present |
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Broadcast Engineer |
WTVI Channel 42 television station |
January 2009 – July 2010 |
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Instructor, Electrical/Electronics Technology Division |
Central Piedmont Community College |
August 2007 – present |
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Assistant Technical Director, Performance Facilities |
Central Piedmont Community College |
March 2007 – present |
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Audio/Video Consultant & Installer |
Pushing String AV Services |
December 2004 – October 2005 |
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Multi-Disciplined Engineer II |
Raytheon Company |
October 1999 – July 2004 |
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Servo Systems Engineer |
AIWA Digital Technology |
July 1997 – August 1999 |
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Audio Reinforcement Technician |
Cal Poly Pomona Theater |
February 1995 – June 1997 |
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Audio Installation Specialist |
Dance Magnetics |
March 1995 – October 1996 |
Accomplishments
Design & Installations
· Designed & built rack-mounted wireless IFB transceiver shelf & power distribution center.
· Installed five non-linear editing systems (MacPro) into rack shelves.
· Designed & built rack-mounted, cantilevered shelf for stand-based MacPro monitor, installed to hang upside down.
· Designed, built, & installed mounting board for 15 new Master Control monitors. Installed said monitors.
· Designed in-attic mounts for ceiling-mounted Community CPL46 speakers. Installed Community CPL46 & CPL55 speakers.
· Designed the mounting & installed a ceiling-mounted, powered, 108” wide video screen.
· Installed 4 Somfy Automatic Blackout window shades, tied to activate with power-on of video projector.
· Installed 8.1 surround sound with Boothroyd Stuart Meridian M33 speakers, & crawl-space-mounted ButtKicker2 bass shakers into company owner’s residence.
Cables
· Installed coax RG6, RG59, Cat 5e/6, & fiber optic cables in A/V racks, cable raceways, under floors, & in drop ceilings.
· Created, repaired, & tested cables ranging from XLR-3 to TRS, Triax to sub-miniature DB-44.
· Created numerous BNC video & RJ-45 Cat5e/6 data cables.
· Designed & built cable adapters for testing.
· Installation of power and signal cables for all listed equipment, including cable terminations.
Associated Tasks
· Programmed Leprecon LWD-2400 Architectural Dimming System with 7 zones & 2 Houselites wall panels.
· Coordinated with carpenters, electricians, painters, & other trades.
· Conducted site-surveys for proposals.
Education, Certifications, & Training
Society of Broadcast Engineers – Certified Broadcast Technician, February 2010
Central Piedmont Community College – AutoCAD 2006, April 2006
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona – Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, June 1997