About Allan Rea
Over 35 years of combined experience as a AV integrator, consultant and designer supporting the audiovisual needs of corporate, government, and broadcast clients.
Proud Grandpa, old truck and tractor enthusiast, like all the geeky details.
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A-Tek is hiring: Let me know if you are interested. https://lnkd.in/dMgMXYs8
Senior AV Programmer
YBRID, BETHESDA/ROCKVILLE, MD / FEDERAL CIVILIAN – AUDIO VISUAL ENGINEERING / FULL TIME / HYBRID APPLY FOR THIS JOB A-TEK is seeking a Senior AV Programmer to provide technical oversight to the development, and support of all client conference rooms/collaborative workspaces as well as any other designated area utilizing AV assets. These assets include video cameras, microphones, projectors, and flat panel displays, touch screens, Smart boards, speakers, amplifiers, PC’s, Polycom Video Teleconferencing equipment and other VTC associated equipment, DA’s, DM’s, switchers, scalars, and DSP’s in over 250 rooms. Serves as the primary POC responsible for the coding, and implementation of all AV code architecture in a primarily Crestron based control environment. Additionally, responsible for providing technical oversight to the design, engineering, and integration of all conference rooms and huddle spaces as well as all AV equipment. The Senior AV Programmer is responsible for the full lifecycle of AV programming used to run all conference rooms across multiple locations providing the same look, feel, and user experience to all staff regardless of location. This candidate proactively gathers customer requirements for both touch panel project UI, and control and maintenance functionality in the AV code. Ensures all code created is commented, modular, and thoroughly documented. This candidate will also have additional duties as needed assisting the AV engineering team in leading and overseeing the design of AV systems for individual rooms. Other duties include reviewing and approving wiring documents for projects as well as troubleshooting system problems such as system failures, mis-wirings, and configuration or programming errors. Serve as an integral part of the design, engineering, and implementation of new AV infrastructure as a part of planned AV capabilities upgrade project (50+ rooms within multiple locations). Subsequently may oversee ongoing support while ensuring optimal configuration and performance of equipment to meet customer requirements. Provides senior support and resolution oversight, managing routine questions about installation, operation, and usage of all types of audio/visual systems software and applications already installed and applications developed or deployed under this contract. Responds professionally to all questions, from both customers and co-workers. Applies advanced diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes and recommend/implement solutions to correct common failures. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail oriented, and possesses excellent and detailed technical writing ability (SOWs, BOMs) as demonstrated on their resume. Responsibilities:
Design, integration, and configuration of audio/video systems with Crestron control systems.
Design, installation, configuration, integration and testing of videoconferencing and integrated audio/visual technologies (videoconferencing, multimedia, displays, video projection systems, audio reinforcement systems, cameras, microphones, document cameras, streaming technologies, etc.) and A/V based collaboration technologies.
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
Understanding plans and specifications to identify the types and grades of materials and equipment needed to ensure compliance with project requirements.
Conduct customer site surveys and provide sales engineering support, including collecting and recording detailed operational, functional, and technical requirements, developing project scopes, and providing overall system costing for A/V projects.
Must have system Installation experience and experience setting up a variety of manufacturer's equipment, including equipment from Biamp, Extron, Clear One, Crestron, Shure, and Vaddio.
Qualifications:
Five to seven years of experience programming in AV systems
Candidate MUST have Crestron certifications related to programming.
Position requires at least 3 – 5 years of experience in the design of integrated A/V technologies.
Position requires at least 5 – 7 years of experience in the installation and troubleshooting of integrated A/V technologies.
Demonstrated experience designing and installing Extron, Tandberg (Cisco), Polycom, Crestron, Lutron, and corresponding hardware and software infrastructure.
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
CTS and/or CTS-D preferred
Experience with management servers preferred like Crestron IO, Evertz NMS, Utelogy.
About A-TEK, Inc. Headquartered in McLean, VA, A-TEK is comprised of a team of experts in managing the data that drives federal missions. With employees in 13 states, and a 26-year partner to U.S. government agencies including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DoJ), and the Department of Commerce (DoC). We deliver IT services and solutions coupled with a scientific capability across a myriad of government mission areas including public health, law enforcement, national security, environmental, and science. A-TEK, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected Veteran status. https://jobs.lever.co/atekinc/fd9decb1-fedb-4338-9531-0e5d88436f8f
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D, It is always best to use balanced audio connections whenever possible. and use transformers to balance unbalanced devices.
Addressing wellness is long overdue in our industry.
We become too focused on serving our clients needs / demands that we forget / neglect to take care of ourselves. This year I am celebrating my 39th year in AV, with a better work / life balance that should have been a much stronger priority decades ago.
Needs to be a frank discussion with the "sales team" on the proper spacing of ceiling speakers. There is no tap value that will help you on this one. Only the proper speaker for the and spacing for the ceiling height will do, if anyone expects to understand what is being said in all locations.
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That is Cool mine is a 1965.
The CCKW would hold a good amount of sound gear, however DOT would not be so happy as it 1940s technology and safety equipment. (and max top speed 55 MPH) but with all wheel drive it wont be as easy to get stuck at the outdoor music festivals.
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GMC CCKW, Case 310 loader, Jeep CJ5 and more if you count what my son owns. https://www.facebook.com/Harney-Motor-Pool-671711569937685
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