Objective
I am a motivated self-starter and look for positions that will allow me the ability to learn and grow. I am a problem solver and am fully capable of troubleshooting from a system level down to component level. My service style is professional, has always reflected well on my employers and has been successful in helping to keep costs down while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
Experience
West End Electric – Palmdale, CA
Contract Low Voltage Technician
1/10 to 6/12
Performed duties relating to routine interior and exterior lighting including washing/relamping/repairing/rewiring fixtures and adjusting/repairing/replacing switches and replacing core, electronic, dimmer, compact fluorescent.
Master Systems Telecommunications, Inc. – Chatsworth, CA
Project Lead Engineer
3/07 to 4/09
Commercial and residential, design installation and support services: Custom home theater & surround sound design and build on any budget. Installed Plasma/LCD TV's, Projectors and all custom High Definition installations as well as surround sound. Every installation provided with a professional AutoCAD line diagram and final schematic. Integrated systems & home automation. Customized automation audio, video, lighting. Structured, low voltage wiring: Custom structured wiring for new constructions and retrofitting of existing buildings. Performed low voltage wiring. Wired & wireless internet and data networks. High Definition TV, audio, video, telephone, security systems and CCTV. Intercoms and access control systems. Pro Audio & Video Services: Church and House of Worship Audio/Video and Sound Reinforcement Installations. Custom Commercial Installations for hotels, restaurants, office spaces, conference and board rooms.
KFORCE Technology Staffing – Encino, CA
Project Design Engineer
6/07 to 8/08
Fourteen month contract assignment at Disney ABC Television Group in Burbank, California. Responsible for the design, implementation, commissioning and documentation of new and existing content delivery infrastructure for Disney ABC Cable Networks: Disney Channel HD, Disney Toon HD, ABC Family HD, Soap Net HD. Performed site surveys, interfaced with clients, architects and contractors. Ability to work with engineering staff & customers to produce design changes on deadline. Developed functional system designs to meet client’s needs under the direction of the Project Design Team Manager. Created equipment lists: floor plans, racks and console elevations; conceptual and detailed audio, video, and control diagrams; patch and custom I/O panel layouts for a large scale broadcast media and post production systems. Designed, test, and commissioned technical systems, including new broadcast and media production facilities. Monitored the installation process. System configuration, testing, and client training. Coordinated with appropriate departments to assure proper scheduling & integration of designed systems. Held weekly stakeholder meetings for the presentation of project status reports, design review packages and required design modifications. Responsible for all system documentation, including AutoCAD and paper drawing sets, cable lists, and equipment databases. Test and programmed control systems, computer controlled digital signal processors, routers and mixers. Maintained awareness of new equipment developments and industry operating practices. Directed department’s efforts in equipment and technology research. Assisted in technical aspects of broadcast operations and media production.
TVG Interactive Horse Racing Network - Los Angeles, CA
Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
3/06 to 3/07
Performed corrective and preventive maintenance on a wide variety of broadcast systems and equipment in support of a 24-hour broadcast facility as assigned by the Chief Engineer. In this role, I provided feedback to the Chief Engineer on operational issues and assigned work orders. Produced, compiled, updated, and managed AutoCAD drawings, and engineering documentation. Monitored, analyzed, and solved problems with RF, video, audio, cameras, digital switchers, digital routers, various digital and analog VTRs, digital video servers, character generator, on-air automation, satellite downlink, post-production, and non-linear editing systems. Transmission and Satellite Control (TOC) Master Control and VTR operations. Performed similar duties on remote broadcasts, as assigned.
CBS KFMB TV-8 - San Diego, CA
Maintenance Engineer/ Satellite Truck Operator
6/03 to 4/05
Performed broadcast technical support to include installations, maintenance, and repair of sophisticated digital, audio, and video remote broadcast/production television equipment. Operated satellite truck and/or portable satellite equipment to transmit multi-path satellite transmissions (tape, audio/video) from remote locations. This included equipment transport, set-up, operation, and breakdown and truck maintenance. Act in lead role while on remote or project assignment. Assisted in studio as needed; operated studio video andaudio equipment for guests and live shots. Documented quality standards, system anomalies, operations procedures, reference materials, and project work as applicable. Remote television field engineering, including troubleshooting, major maintenance and operation of all television remote RF broadcast/production equipment. This included satellite uplink and downlink equipment as well as cameras, microphones, mixers, tripods, switchers, tape decks, editing systems, studio cameras, and related equipment.
20th Century Fox Television - Century City, CA
Broadcast Maintenance Engineer
8/98 to 8/02
Installed, repaired and maintained audio, video, RF, and server based broadcast systems. Repaired analog and digital equipment down to the component level. Maintained and repaired HPA's, Antennas, waveguide, exciters and other RF satellite transmission equipment. Maintained and repaired character generators, still stores, logo motions, frame synchronizers, distribution amplifiers, patch bays and other broadcast infrastructure equipment. Maintained Video Cipher, Digi Cipher, and PowerVue encryption equipment. Used spectrum analyzers, waveform/vectorscopes and other test equipment. Setup, patched, and monitored live events. Experienced with the installation of cabling and equipment interpret wiring diagrams and drawings used in the design of new installations testing and certification of new installations or modifications. Assisted in maintaining technical integrity of the plant based band video/audio and RF infrastructure. Maintained and repaired all Master Control equipment including: Sony Digital Betacam VTRs, Pinnacle servers, Monitors, DecoCasts and all associated switching and patching equipment. Working knowledge of Harris/Louth automation equipment and software. Maintained and repaired all Production Control equipment, including Sony Triax cameras, Sony Digital switcher, servers, Digital VTRs, and all related integrated equipment. Maintained and repaired GVG Routing System and M2100 Digital Master Control Switchers, BTS routers and GVG switchers. Maintained and repaired all audio equipment.
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