Extron Electronics
Sr. Applications Engineer [ 01/2021 - Present ]
Specifies engineering requirements for new audio DSP products and addresses advanced technical support issues utilizing agile management of bug reporting, QA testing and software/firmware release management using Atlassian’s Jira and Confluence tools. Supported product requirements focused on VoIP testing with Asterisk call servers, OpenSSH TLS v1.x testing as well as large-scale AV/IP systems including Dante, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X spatial surround sound formats.
Utelogy
Sr. Field Engineer [ 11/2017 - 01/2020 ]
Supports deployments, upgrades, bug reporting and customer service for the Utelogy AV control and monitoring platform, a C# / HTML5 / JavaScript / .NET based control and management solution for control of AV devices such as audio DSP’s, video matrix switches, displays etc.
Oblong Industries
Custom Installations Field Engineer [ 06/2016 - 06/2017 ]
Installs custom designed linux based tele-presence solutions with a proprietary 3D spatial positioning system used to control content on large format display walls. Travels globally to customer sites installing and calibrating ultrasonic positioning systems for correct orientation and tracking. Works with clients to ensure proper configuration of networking requirements to facilitate secure operations. Identifies and resolves technical issues before, during, and after installation by working closely with installation partners and overseeing timely progress towards project milestones.
California Science Center Foundation
Audio Visual Technician [ 06/13 - 06/16 ]
The California Science Center Foundation is a non-profit organization that works in conjunction with the state operated California Science Center museum most widely known for being home to the ~$2B Endeavour orbiter vehicle. Solely responsible for all audio video operations in 3 venues and oversaw the load-in and load-out of 3rd party vendors in the Samuel Oschin Endeavour Pavilion. Maintained a number of Peavey MediaMatrix systems with AMX control and began to convert the venues to BSS Soundweb London systems. Maintained lighting systems above the Endeavour orbiter including operating scissor and boom lifts above the orbiter vehicle. Setup large and medium format projection systems throughout the museum with Barco ImagePro-II processors. Assisted in the design of the multi-million dollar Phase 3 development of the California Science Center.
Presentation Services
Event Technology Specialist II [ 05/2010 - 06/2013 ]
Division designs and implements audio-visual solutions for corporate events of all sizes, from small conferences to multi-thousand-person audience. Worked with a plethora of industry-standard equipment including rigging, sound, lighting, video, and IT fields. Responsible for the setup, operation, troubleshooting, and strike of all equipment. Worked directly with the client to achieve design goals.
REDC, LLC
AV Specialist [ 05/2009 - 01/2010 ]
REDC is a real estate auction company. Managed all aspects of the company’s five AV systems. From system design to audio engineer, stagehand to electrician, personally designed and implemented a custom wireless electronic cue system. Also responsible for company’s gear, scheduling equipment rentals, maintaining the inventory, and operating the AV setup at various locations nationwide.
Guitar Center
Certified Sound Expert [ 09/2008 - 05/2009 ]
Educated customers about products and helped them decide on the best product(s) for their needs. Completed several levels of training to achieve Expert status.
Royal Caribbean
FOH Audio Engineer [ 10/2005 - 06/2007 ]
Operated and maintained a state-of-the-art theater aboard the Radiance of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas, and the Serenade of the Seas. Ran new shows every night and two Vegas-style revues every week. Managed the stage staff and submitted weekly reports on the system’s status. Involved extensive troubleshooting, repair, and reprogramming; included room compensation of the mains and time alignment of the delay zones with SIA Smaart Live RTA software. Completed substantial repairs and restored the entire ship’s various audio systems to full working order with zero down time.
I.A.T.S.E
Audio Engineer (A-1) / Stagehand [ 07/2007 - current ]
Overflow work helping with builds and tear-downs of first-class shows at leading venues including The Orange County Performing Arts Center, The Sprint Center, Starlight Theater and Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. Typically assisted the touring A1/A2 engineer with wiring, but have also built stages, flown line arrays, wired intelligent lighting systems, set up back-line while performing all technical duties with skill and enthusiasm.
Johnson County Community College
FOH Audio Engineer / Stagehand [ 03/2003 - 06/2008 ]
Worked under the direction of Chief Audio Engineer Scott Gregory on various productions for Columbia Management as well as several privately funded productions. Performances included a number of New York dance troupes, The Kansas City Symphony, and a series of acoustic musicians and jazz bands. Responsibilities typically included hanging and focusing lighting instruments to the lighting director’s specifications and operating the sound system as both FOH and monitor technician.