Gary Randolph. Simpson

**** ***** *****

Brandywine, Maryland 20613

301-***-****

acr0xw@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I have several years of experience as a Broadcast and AV/IT Engineer, including an active Secret Clearance . I am very detailed with an excellent record of employer and client satisfaction. I have comprehensive experience with most aspects of broadcast and AV/IT engineering. I have experience with audio setup, mixers, camera operation and live studio support. In addition, I have a working knowledge of IEEE 802.3 Ethernet, TCP/IP, QoS, ISDN, Firewall Traversal, SIP, H.323, relevant video standards as well as DoD Video Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS) processes. I am competent with evaluating, designing, documenting, installing, implementing, testing, maintaining, operating, removing, upgrading, and modifying video teleconferencing equipment systems. Further, I have experience with reading schematics, wiring diagrams, flow charts, using ohm meters scopes and other electronic test equipment.

Finally, I am a committed individual who excels under high-pressure situations. I possess excellent creative and communication skills and believe my education and employment background would be an asset to your company.

Thanks for your consideration, and I look forward to meeting with you in the future.

Sincerely, Gary R. Simpson

Gary Randolph. Simpson

7600 Paula Court, Brandywine, Maryland 20613 301-***-**** acr0xw@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

American University, Master of Arts in Communication Producing for Film and Video

Graduated: August 2010

Strayer University, Bachelor of Science Degree Computer Networking

Graduated: August 2006

University of the District of Columbia, AAS Degree Electronic Engineering Technology

Graduated: May 1996

Learning Tree International Training, CompTIA Security + 5 day Course

Completed: April 2015

EXPERIENCE:

INNOVATIVE MANAGEMENT CONCEPTS, Inc. (Fulltime 40hrs week) 4/12/10 - Present

Video Telecommunications Engineer (DoD Contractor)

Oversee the video teleconferencing program for the Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Install, maintain, operate, remove, and modify video teleconferencing (VTC/SVTC) Bridge & Multi Point Control Units (MCU), TMS systems, and AV equipment

Perform preventive maintenance on VTC systems and equipment.

Resolve system operational problems by troubleshooting and performing fault isolation; repair, replace, or reprogram faulty equipment as required

Provide client consulting and training on control, interfaces, and use of the audio/visual and VTC equipment

Act as equipment custodian and perform inventory asset management and accountability functions

Operate and configure Polycom RMX 2000 Bridge, CMA 4000, Video Proxy Borders, Polycom HDX 8000/7000, Group Series 500, Tandberg MXP1700, Tandberg EX60/90 and Crestron touch panels

Moderate experience with programming software for Crestron & Cisco/Tandberg and Polycom VTC equipment

Comply with and possess familiarity of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) operational guidelines

Establish policy for the VTC program to ensure and maintain successful VTC operation

Provide life cycle refresh projections for VTC infrastructure and AV equipment build out projects and conduct site surveys to establish VTC/AV equipment customer requirements.

Installed and maintain UCView server and 6 digital players for digital signage throughout the agency

Stay abreast with new technology as it relates to Video Teleconferencing standards and technologies

CLEARMOTION STUDIOS

Producer/Videographer/Editor Freelance 12/6/02- Present

Produce and edit documentaries, movie shorts, weddings, commercials, PSA’s and other events. Edit events using Final Cut Pro HD, Motion, Adobe Premier and Avid Express

Use various post production effects and techniques, Chroma keying, motion graphics, animations and voiceovers

Operate cameras, lighting equipment and audio equipment

Prepare reports and invoices

Work with post production, editing, encoding, distribution and uploading content to YouTube, Vimeo and other video-sharing websites

Produce, manage, schedule and consult with clients on various projects, help oversee all person(s) involved with video and audio productions from start to finish

Ensure all photos, video clips and any materials related to video production are consistent with all guidelines and standards pertaining to intellectual property rights

Write scripts for production, manage crews and direct talent when necessary

Maintain camera’s and setup non-linier editing equipment

SIRIUS XM RADIO

Broadcast Technician (Fulltime 40hrs a week) 4/21/08 – 2/28/09

Provided technical support to talk/music studios, edit suites and remote studios

Maintained, repaired and installed studio audio/video/multimedia and broadcast equipment

Troubleshoot install and repair electronic equipment in the BOC

Install AV distribution switchers for video walls that consisted of ten plasma screens for monitoring XM signal flow

Installed and maintained video projectors for lobby and conference rooms

Assisted with the design and building new studios

Repaired field and studio equipment. Which included soldering and replacing electronic components and circuit boards

Installed CAT5, fiber and audio cables

Assist in design and installation of new systems and equipment

Performed IP configuration for new equipment

Software and hardware configuration and installation

Assisted in planning and preventive maintenance to insure 99.99% reliability for XM equipment

Documented work in drawings, manuals and logs

Supported Mac and PC based systems for all studios

Installed Non- linear editing systems, update software and hardware

Supported Final Cut Pro, Dalet, Filemaker Pro, Pro Tools, ESP and Klotz equipment

Assisted in developing standard test procedures

BOOZ ALLEN & HAMILTON

Senior Consultant Analyst (Fulltime 40hrs a week) 3/16/07 – 11/10/07

Provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 support, monitored and troubleshoot global network using SNMP

Viewed incidents through NetCool and Encore

Used Concord to generate at a glance reports and proper event identification

Managed incidents through the use of Vantive ticketing system

Provided Novell backup support, DNS and IP management by using VitalQip and Solarwinds

Setup and revoked PKI certificates

Troubleshoot network outages, email restores, and created whiteboards. Used outer band management, Avocent, KVM and other network management software to access routers and switches

Troubleshoot hardware and software problems for end users using remote desktop software

Create trouble tickets using Remedy

Deleted, created and configured Blackberry Enterprise accounts and troubleshoot active sync issues, including the generation of reports logs

Performed system upgrades, troubleshoot hardware and software issues and provided network services to remote and international sites

C-SPAN CABLE NETWORKS

Broadcast Transmission Engineer (Fulltime 40hrs week) 06/14/00 – 03/20/07

Support studios at CSPAN and New York remote location. Duties also involved video audio support, TV graphics preparation suite support, post production studios support, terrestrial transmission systems support, satellite distribution and DTH transmission system support

Received video feeds from remote locations through satellite using microwave, Ku-Band, Telco and fiber links. Operated routers, DA's, waveform monitors/vector scopes, video/data/audio equipment and support live productions in C-SPAN studios

Troubleshoot and maintained Panasonic AJD850 DVCPRO decks, Sony Betacam SP decks Sony Pal decks and Panasonic AG-DV2500 Mini DV decks

Coordinated and connected video feeds & IFB connections with field crews, producers and master control operators

Involved with white and black balancing studio cameras during live television shows and controlling all lighting, audio and video aspects of the production

Operated Grassvalley video switchers, Snell & Willcox shakeout box

Setup and configured DSP units using TCP/IP static IP addresses

Configured VPN Circuits for video transmissions. Used encoders, decoders for mpeg-2 and mpeg-4 transmissions

Transcoded video and audio files for post production, viewing and delivery

Maintained IP based broadcast systems

Upgraded hardware and software and updated manuals for transmission operation

Tested and troubleshoot all production, post-production and broadcast systems

Monitored and coordinated the work of outside contractors and vendors servicing technical systems

Configured and setup non-linear editing computers. Installed video editing software, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro and other editing software. Upgraded and maintained other PC’s and broadcast equipment

Troubleshoot network problems, used AutoCAD and Visio for computer/wiring projects in areas of cable runs and equipment installs. Built and repaired video and audio cables

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