Engineering
Electrical & Software Engineer
Over fifteen 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 |
- Software troubleshooting |
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- Custom cable creation & termination |
- Hardware troubleshooting |
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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 |
- Wood & metal working |
Professional Experience
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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 |
Accomplishments
· Integrated & updated AutoCAD drawings to reflect changes in machine shop equipment locations.
· Developed initial participation of Raytheon U-2 program in Joint Mission Planner System (JMPS) using VB & C++.
· Completed development & testing of PC-based TheaterTool & TheaterViewer for U-2 ground station.
· Wrote VB Scripts with JavaScript & HTML to automate software installation procedures.
· Replaced Mercury dma calls with Mercury dx calls for G4 Rehost program on HISAR.
Hardware
· Designed & tested inverse-current circuits for DAT format tape drives.
· Designed circuit to detect a two-second duration 60 hertz signal.
· Implemented physical PCB component changes on engineering verification samples.
· Evaluated & approved motor designs for direct drive DAT format tape drives.
Testing
· Conducted timing verification testing of analog Motor Commutation Control ASIC.
· Performed optimum recording current tuning on 200+ engineering sample DAT format tape drives.
· Performed endurance testing of Travan-5 format tape drive at temperature extremes.
· Conducted bit error rate throughput tests on DAT format tape drives in environmental chamber.
Research, Writing, & Presentations
· Instructed college students in "DC/AC Electricity", including elements of algebra & trigonometry, chemistry, & physics.
· Wrote instruction manual for cleaning the Vine Street Lounge theatrical & architectural lighting, (July 2006).
· Presented HISAR at 2002 JROTC Drill Competition, Annual High School & Annual College Career Expos.
· Authored “Sounding Off About Sound Engineering”, Bridges to Innovation, (February 1993).
Computer languages, Systems, & Applications
Languages: C, C++, Visual Basic, VBScript, JavaScript, make, HTML, Fortran 77
Operating Systems: Sun Solaris 8, Unix, MS Windows 98/NT4.0/2000/XP/Vista/7, MS-DOS 6.22, Mac OS X v10
Applications: AutoCAD 2006, Visio, MS Office, MS Project 98, MS Access, Oracle SQL, Adobe PhotoShop, Final Cut Pro
Education, Certifications, & Training
Society of Broadcast Engineers – Certified Broadcast Technician, February 2010
Central Piedmont Community College – Database Concepts, May 2007
Central Piedmont Community College – AutoCAD 2006, April 2006
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona – Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, June 1997
With training in electrical engineering, experience in hardware design, and software coding, Leafdale AVS is positioned to assist you in designing your solution. We work with you to understand your issues, concerns, and provide answers to your questions on your project.