Highlights of Qualifications:
Qualified and skilled Audio Visual, Video Conferencing,
Control Automation (Creston& AMX),Telecommunications
Technician; Installation, Implementation, Removal and
Maintenance of Professional AV equipment including rack
mount gear; Audio mixers, Amplifiers, Video Switchers,
Scalers, Converters, Data and Image Projectors as well as
various display devices, Lighting modules, Data amplifiers,
IT modules, Routers, Switches and any and all necessary
wiring, including Fiber Optics.
Rigging/Certification (Truss/Structure & Current fall
arrest, scissor lift & boom lift)
Strong knowledge & well rounded experience in operation of
Multi Platform computers, (PC, Mac, Proprietary)
Construction, Operation & various maintenance including
interpretation of Wiring schematics.
Strong knowledge of electrical theory and principals
(Courses - Power Handling and Load Assessment, AVW Telav
Electrical Training, Properties & Principal Knowledge for
Safe Use and Operation of Power Distribution)
Skilled use of power and hand tools
Ability to lead as well as take direction in individual and
team oriented environments.
Excellent communication skills
Education
Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology in London
(www.OIART.org)
Diploma (2004)
Michael Power St. Josephs High School in Toronto
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (2001)
Work
Experience Delco Securities and Automation
April 2014 - May 2014
Cable Service Network Technician / Installer
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Install, implement and finalize Audio Visual Networking and
conferencing equipment for private and commercial
placement in various required environments
Verify, locate, repair, secure and update existing cable
architecture in relation to communications and automation
Work standards.
Experience Manage and maintain any and all related internal
correspondence between technician and Subordinates through
company inter web.
Suggest and implement various methods of technological
enhancement for further efficiency and overall team
modulation.
Macel Security Systems
January 2014 - March 2014
Work Cabling Service Technician/ Installer
Experience
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Install, implement and finalize Audio Visual and security
related cabling for private and commercial placement in
various required environments
Utilize schematic placement to verify, locate, install and
secure cable architecture in relation to communications and
building code standards.
Interface security cable architecture for hardware
implementation within existing indoor and outdoor zone
distribution, pre and post construction.
Manage and maintain any and all related tools and necessary
equipment for proper installation and security
Five Star communications
Dec 2012 - January 2013
Cable Service Technician/ Installer
Work Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Experience
Install, implement and finalize Audio Visual and IT cabling
for private and commercial placement in various required
environments; Home or business
Verify, locate, repair, secure and update existing cable
architecture in relation to communications standards.
ROGERS COMMUNICATION Technical Certification.
MY HOME DEPENDABLE TECHNICIAN August 2011 -
January 2012
Cable Service Technician/Rigger/ Installer
Work Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Experience
Install, implement and finalize Audio Visual equipment for
private and commercial placement in various required
environments; Home or business
Verify, locate, repair, secure and update existing cable
architecture in relation to communications standards.
ROGERS COMMUNICATION Technical Certification.
Manage and maintain any and all related Overhead signal
transmission lines including the installation and repair of
all Rigging modules pertaining to Rogers Communication.
Interface vendor/cable architecture for hardware
implementation within existing indoor and outdoor D-RIG
Cable cubby or zone distribution amplifier.
Suggest and implement various methods of technological
enhancement for further efficiency and overall team
modulation.
Work
Experience
HERMES TECHNICAL SERVICE June 2011 -
August 2011
Cable Service Technician/Rigger/ Installer
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Install, implement, secure and finalize Plenum rated RG
6&RG 59 Cable for permanent placement in various required
outdoor environments; Private and Commercial property.
Verify, locate, repair and update existing cable
architecture in relation to communications standards as
well as property zoning and Natural Gas landlines in order
to certify site requirements for installation and
finalization.
Suggest and implement various methods of technological
enhancement
Interface vendor/cable architecture for hardware
implementation within existing outdoor Cable cubby or
neighborhood zone distribution amplifier.
RAMCON COMMUNICATIONS February 2011
- April 2011
AV Service Technician/Lead Installer
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Install, implement and finalize Audio Visual equipment for
permanent placement in various required environments;
lecture halls, classrooms, board rooms, offices and display
areas.
Position, place, run, maneuver, secure and terminate any
necessary cabling and wiring (Cat 5,Cat 6, RJ45, RJ11, RS
232, RCA, BNC, XLR, ''TRS, RG59, RG6, etc)
Install and wire complete speaker systems (ceiling and wall
mount speakers, subwoofers, amps, receivers, mic's,
feedback eliminators, etc)
Implement, position and install various LCD projectors,
monitors, TV's, electric screens and any other display
devices (professional to consumer level) for maximum
efficiency and desired aesthetics, also various
applications with necessary security.
Suggest and implement various methods of technological
enhancement
Interface vendor/client equipment for hardware
implementation in existing AV integrated rooms.
TELUS COLLABORATIVE SERVICES October 2009 -
November 2010
(SAPPHIRE CANADA LTD.)
AV Automation, Video Conferencing Service
Technician/Installer
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Install, implement and finalize High End AV and AV
automation equipment for major integrated conferencing
boardrooms designed for permanent placement.
Align, configure, converge and service High End LCD
projectors; Barco, Christie, Runco,etc
Finalize and internally configure Network Video
conferencing codec's over IP and ISDN networks, including
third party secure networks as well as Gatekeeper certified
administrators.
Wire, run, maneuver, secure and terminate any necessary
cabling and wiring to code or specific commercial or
Telecommunication standard (Cat 5, Cat 6, RJ45, RJ11, RS
232, BNC, etc) as well as all necessary wiring termination
for Audio, Video, Data and Power signal with solder.
Interface vendor/equipment suppliers on hardware purchases
and software upgrades including firmware and module
expansion.
Develop and maintain client services with in person and off
site correspondence methodology including client assist
training and vendor distributor preferential for impeccable
technical service within top tier, fortune 500 margin.
Assist in develop and design of Engineering standards for
the Collaboration services team. to support and resolve
client issues.
WESBELL COMMUNICATIONS
July 2009 -October 2009
Telecommunications Technician/Installer
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Install, implement and finalize Telecommunications
equipment for Bell Odyssey project and Rogers T- LAN to
Wi-fi conversion for permanent placement in various
required environment; high- rise condominiums, apartments,
offices and display areas.
Position, place, implement and install DCDU power units,
BBU (Base Bend Units) for signal transmission, RRU's (Radio
Units) for communication with Wi- Fi antenna's, Adtran
routers and switches as well as Power Distribution
amplifiers for DC power.
Wire, run, maneuver, secure and terminate any necessary
cabling and wiring to code or specific Telecommunication
standard (Cat 5,Cat 6, RJ45, RJ11, RS 232, BNC, Lug nut and
any compression/crimp termination being signal or power
related; 750 gauge etc).
Removal and salvage of unnecessary control systems
including all wiring, rack units, equipment and related
material with proper electrical handling of workplace
materials and practices ie. Low Voltage technician.
REMOTE POSSIBILITIES INC
November 2008 -June2009
AV Technician/Installer
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Install, implement and finalize Audio Visual equipment for
media automation and permanent placement in various
required environment; high- rise condominiums, apartments,
upscale homes, corporate offices and display areas.
Position, place, implement and install touch screen keypads
(AMX), lighting keypads/dimmer controls (Lutron), AV,
internet, phone, keypad and switch(relay) wall
ports/outlets (panduit and traditional).
Position, place, implement, install and wire Lutron
automated blinds, pockets, mounts, flaps as well as Lutron
control module unit for blind automation control and power.
"Fish", run, maneuver, secure and terminate any necessary
cabling and wiring (Cat 5,Cat 6, RJ45, RJ11, RS 232, RCA,
BNC, XLR, '' TRS, RG 59, RG 6, etc)
Install and wire complete speaker systems and surround
sound 5.1 home theaters (ceiling, recessed and wall mount
speakers, subwoofers, amps, receivers, mic's, etc).
Implement, position and install various LCD projectors,
monitors, TV's, electric screens and any other display
devices (professional to consumer level) for maximum
efficiency and desired aesthetics, also with various
applications including necessary security.
Suggest and implement various methods of technical
enhancement.
NATIONWIDE AV
Work August 2008 - November 2008
Experience AV Technician/Installer
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Install, implement and finalize Audio Visual equipment for
automation and permanent placement in various required
environments; lecture halls, classrooms, board rooms,
offices and display areas.
Position, place, run, maneuver, secure and terminate any
necessary cabling and wiring (Cat 5,Cat 6, RJ45, RJ11, RS
232, RCA, BNC, XLR, ''TRS, RG 59, RG 6, etc)
Install, wire and implement Crestron automation rack units
with processor, Crestron IMRX receivers, SMART technology
podiums, Sympodiums and SMART Boards.
Work Install and wire complete speaker systems (ceiling and wall
Experience mount speakers, subwoofers, amps, receivers, mic's,
feedback eliminators, etc)
Implement, position and install various LCD projectors,
monitors, TV's, electric screens and any other display
devices (professional to consumer level) for maximum
efficiency and desired aesthetics, also various
applications with necessary security.
Suggest and implement various methods of technological
enhancement
DUOCOM AV
Work June 2007 - December 2007
Experience AV Technician
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Install, operate, control & dismantle multimedia based tech
savvy entertainment projects; High end full scale media
integrated communications, IT based presentations and
forums, audience interactive shows, press events,conferences, government/political addresses, performance
arts and all corporate AV.
Formulate and teach Video and Lighting curriculum for
presentation technology and skilled technical enhancement
among peers.
Effectively handle and manage responsibilities and tasks
completing organizational goals and objectives as Lead AV
Technician
Suggest and implement various methods of technical
enhancement in operations
Inspect and perform technical maintenance on various forms
of Audio Visual based presentation equipment
AVW TELAV (Toronto)
November 2005 - June 2007 AV Technician
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Install, operate, control & dismantle multimedia based tech
savvy entertainment projects; High end full scale media
integrated communications, IT based presentations and
forums, audience interactive shows, press
events,conferences, government/political addresses,
performance arts, all corporate AV.
Work efficiently under high pressure situations executing
integral tasks as a skilled individual and as a supporting
team member.
Effectively handle and manage responsibilities and tasks
completing organizational goals and objectives as team
lead.
SOUND DOGS (Toronto)
Work October 2004 - May 2005
Experience Internship
Responsibilities and Accomplishments:
Cut and master Sfx for archives and commercial library
Provide and maintain an efficient organized working
environment
Assist my supervisor and fellow employees on technical
tasks and assignments provided
Transfer data and sound files to and from various mediums
of storage
Digitize VHS and BETA tapes for purpose of further storage
and transmission
Volunteer
Orenstein Music Production Toronto
February 2001 - June 2001
(www.normanorenstein.com)
Assist my supervisor in his engineering tasks as well as
any other necessary work in the studio
Provided and maintained an organized, professional studio
environment
Responsible for documentation and greeting clients
Sunfest Cultural Music Festival London
July 8 - 11, 2004
(www.sunfest.on.ca)
Assisted the FOH engineer,mix engineer and stage manager
to ensure proper technical set up and transition between
performances
Responsible for set up and removal of equipment and
instruments
Responsible for set up and removal of microphones
Awards
June 1997 Monsignor Percy Johnson Award S.S
Toronto
(All around academic excellence)
References
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MATHEW KNEZ