Technology Specialist System Programmer

PATRICK BARRON

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Elite Level A/V Systems Designer, Control System Programmer and Operations Manager with almost 30 years' experience in analyzing user needs and providing solutions. Skilled in using problem-solving and critical thinking skills to create, modify and innovate ideas. Dedicated to bringing organizations to the next phase of growth and development. Diligent and motivated to improve processes, streamline operations and increase revenue. Designs focused on providing the best overall solution for the client based on listening to their needs.

SKILLS

● Business operations ● Complex problems analysis

● Process improvement ● Production understanding

● Results-oriented philosophy ● AV system design

● Purchasing and procurement ● CAD proficiency

● Project management ● Advanced problem solving skills

● Project planning and development ● Troubleshooting and debugging

● Logistics management ● Advocate for following industry standards

● Employee relations ● Advanced certifications and training

WORK HISTORY

Just Press Play, Dallas, TX - Oct 2021 – present

Commercial Division Director, hired to show a residential company how to do commercial systems

Managed and led one of the largest AV projects going on in the country.

DSP programming for Biamp and Qsys. Control programming for SAVI, Crestron and Atlona Velocity system.

Created all AV designs, system drawings and managed projects in commercial division

Facility Solutions Group, Dallas, TX - April 2021 – October 2021

Senior Systems Programmer and Design Engineer

Programmed complex Crestron control systems. DSP programming for both Biamp and QSC Qsys systems

Redesigned large sports bar using a video over IP system due to backorder of original design elements

Helped estimators to optimize bids, saving the company over $10k each on multiple occasions

Audio DSP and control system programming for large performing arts center with a 500+ seat main auditorium featuring a QSC line array main audio system and over 200 channels of DANTE.

Multimedia Solutions Group, Commercial Technology Director, Flower Mound, TX – April 2020 – March 2021

System Design and Programming for all commercial projects

Transitioned company into doing commercial projects after having a long history of residential projects

Established new relationships with vendors that were focused on commercial products.

Created a training program for installers to learn proper installation techniques and methods based on industry accepted standards.

Designed and programmed large boutique hunting lodge AV system with 70+ video over IP endpoints and DANTE audio. Designed network and AV system.

Columbia Advisory Group, Senior AV Advisor, Richardson, TX - Sept 2019 – March 2020

Hired on as sales engineer but due to personnel changes became primary system designer and sole programmer

Worked on higher education systems. Designed a new video conferencing standard room at Texas A&M Commerce that was the basis for all future rooms for the next several years.

Responsible for all system design, programming (Crestron and Biamp), project management, labor management and creating all proposals for the AV division after original AV division director left company

Audisee AV, Design Engineer and Programmer, Plano, TX - March 2019 – Aug 2019

Programmed all systems for entire company handling Crestron, AMX and Biamp programming

Designed systems and created proposals for custom design build projects

Due to having certifications with Crestron and Biamp, enabled Audisee to establish dealerships with both companies

Took over entire training complex for AT&T Headquarters in downtown Dallas. Rewrote Crestron system for 2 large video conference training rooms with 4 wide screen projection systems and 120+ seat training facility with push to talk mics at each seat and tracking cameras based on mic state.

Advanced Connections Incorporated (ACI), AV Technology Manager, Carrollton, TX - May 2016 – Dec 2018

Handled all audio video system design for the entire company with 4 offices in Texas.

Performed control system programming for all AV projects in the company

Developed proposals for clients outlining project scope and timeline based on client meetings, site visits and provided recommendations based on customer requirements.

Set policies using audio video industry standards for processes, drawings and implementation.

Designed, programmed and project managed entire multi room complex plus city council chambers and police station for City of Buda after consultant was removed from project by client. Featured live stream of all council meetings.

Barron Systems, Lewisville, TX, Owner, 2003 - 2016

Owner of audio video solutions provider company. Brief company history at http://www.barron-systems.com.

Managed a staff of eight full time employees, consisting of project managers, human resources, accounting, purchasing, and warehouse management.

Provided technical engineering support, control system programming and project management for dozens of systems integrators throughout the country. Worked on dozens of government international and domestic projects.

Procured and maintained top secret clearance for over 10 years to allow work on government projects.

Hired and oversaw over 20 subcontractors covering disciplines such as AV installation and systems programming.

One of first 10 companies worldwide to achieve InfoComm APEx (Audio Visual Provider of Excellence) Certification

Technology Providers Plano, TX, Regional Manager, 2000 – 2003

Trained, managed and mentored a team of six AMX and Crestron programmers focused on servicing dozens of accounts.

Oversaw all administrative and recordkeeping functions for the central and eastern region.

Set up contracts, negotiated rates and created service contracts.

AMX LLC. - Richardson, TX, Control system programmer, 1993 – 1997

Analyzed system specifications and drawings to develop programs for AMX dealers

Created touch panel pages using advanced graphical design programs.

Established compatibility with third party software products by developing programs for modification and integration.

Led the creation of the AMX programming team as a separate unit that was not attached to regional sales teams.

2nd in charge of AMX programming team which at the time was the only way to have AMX systems programmed prior to the ability of dealers to program their own systems and 3rd party programming companies.

EDUCATION

1993 Bachelor of Science: Engineering from Baylor University

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

One of approximately 200 people worldwide (at the time of acquiring 2nd cert) to hold both CTS-D and CTS-I certifications from Avixa (formerly InfoComm). InfoComm CTS-D and CTS-I certification are the highest ANSI recognized certification available in the professional A/V industry.

One of approximately 20 people in the world (outside of AMX employees) who have obtained the AMX ASM designation

Boards & Committees: InfoComm Independent Programmer's Council Chairman, InfoComm IPC 2010-2013

Avixa / InfoComm CTS-D Technical committee member from 2014-2019. The technical committee is comprised of industry experts that are called on to create, review and evaluate the test questions for future CTS-D exams.

Articles & Publications: Contributing author as the control system expert in an on-going column "IT/AV Expertise" for Sound &Video Contractor Magazine.

CERTIFICATIONS

AMX ACE AMX VIP AMX ASM (AMX Solutions Master) BSS London

Biamp Tesira Biamp Vocia Biamp Audia Polycom Soundstructure

Crestron Master Programmer Crestron DMC-E-4K, DMC-D-4K Crestron CSP - Crestron Service Provider

Crestron CLC-C - Commercial Lighting Control Specialist Clear One Certified

QSC Qsys Level I and II Dante Level I, II and III HiQ Net System Architect

Atlona Velocity Certified Programmer SAVI certified programmer

Avixa CTS-D -Certified Technology Specialist-Design Avixa CTS-I -Certified Technology Specialist-Installation

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