Experienced AV System Programmer/Engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the Audio Visual industry.

Technical Design & Project Management Expert | Seeking Remote Contract Roles”   Professional Summary Results-driven Designer and Project Manager with extensive experience in AV system design, project estimation, and large-scale project delivery. Skilled in translating client requirements into innovative technical solutions, managing multimillion-dollar projects, and ensuring on-time, on-budget completion. Adept at collaborating with stakeholders, optimizing resources, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Proven track record with high-profile clients and international events.   QUALIFICATIONS Designer / Project Estimator Provide technical support to sales and engineering teams during pre-sales activities. Conduct customer consultations and needs analysis. Prepare proposals, project estimates, and design-build consulting packages. Create interconnection-level and rack layout drawings for AV, control, and LAN integration. Develop detailed equipment lists with technical specifications. Produce floor plans, elevation drawings, and system design/functionality summaries. Draft needs analysis documents for client approval. Prepare operation and maintenance manuals. Project Management Successfully managed large-scale, high-complexity projects valued over $5M. Delivered multiple end-to-end projects simultaneously, including design, integration, and installation. Served high-profile clients: Bombardier, Canadair, CAE, Government of Canada – House of Commons, McGill University, Polytechnique, Université de Montréal, KPMG. Collaborated with designers, architects, consultants, and clients to ensure requirements were met and documented. Oversaw project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. Maintained stakeholder alignment and approval throughout project lifecycle. Managed costs, schedules, and quality to ensure timely delivery within budget. Optimized cash flow to prevent delays and maintain vendor credit limits. Technical Support Provided technical assistance at major international conferences: GATT Conference – Uruguay Round, Montreal AIDS Conference, Montreal G7 Summit, Halifax G8 Summit, Kananaskis, Alberta Skills Project Management: Budgeting, Scheduling, Resource Allocation, Risk Management, Stakeholder Communication Design & Estimation: AV System Design, Rack Layouts, Floor Plans, Elevation Drawings, Technical Documentation Technical Expertise: AutoCAD, Google SketchUp, Visio, MS Project, SAP R/4.7, Adobe Photoshop Networking & Integration:  Design, AV Control Systems, Telepresence Solutions Software & Tools: Microsoft Office 365, Collaboration Platforms, Design-Build Consulting Packages Certifications: CTS (InfoComm), Project Management (NSCA), Networking (ICIA), MS MTR- Telepresence Architecture) Soft Skills: Leadership, Client Consultation, Problem-Solving, Team Coordination, Vendor Management