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Audiovisual Specialist and Project Manager

Location:
Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Posted:
April 03, 2023

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Engr. Reginald Napoles Cadahing, PMP, CTS, ECE, ECT, MCP, ITIL

Ph.4B, Blk.9, Lot8, Towerville, Minuyan Proper, SJDM, Bulacan, Philippines

Saudi Aramco P.O. Box 2083, Dhahran 31311, Saudi Arabia

Telephone #: +966-**-*******

Mobile #: +966-**-*******

adwbhy@r.postjobfree.com ; adwbhy@r.postjobfree.com

Career Objective:

Eager to work in an environment ensuring teamwork and accept challenges of growth opportunities and to continue develop my potentials in the professional career where I can make a significant contribution to the success of the organization.

Summary:

A highly capable, well rounded individual, works on projects that are highly customized, top of the line, state of the art systems with advanced technological approach. Supports in less complex activities that relates to the analysis and evaluation of related technologies such as Audio-Visual (AV), Digital Signage (DS) and Radio-Frequency ID (RFID) systems.

Social and Organizational Skills and Competencies:

Creative, problems solving and results oriented specialist;

Excellent analytical skills which allow reaching sound conclusions and adequate decisions, even in an environment with a lot of variables;

Able to solve different tasks in any stress situation;

Good ability to adapt to multicultural environments;

Excellent communication and organization skills. Able to work independently and in a team.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of drawing details, equipment layout, conduiting layout, cable logs and rack elevations;

Familiarity with IT, telecommunications, audio-visual and electrical equipment including related materials and specifications;

15+ years’ of extensive experience in design, project management, integration, installation and troubleshooting of A/V systems, including: videowalls, projectors, processing, control systems, racks equipment, sound systems, videoconferencing, control rooms, network operations center, training rooms and other mission critical and high profile environments (designed more than hundreds of A/V systems: Command & Control centers, Auditoriums, Classrooms, Multipurpose Halls, Conference Rooms, Healthcare Labs, etc.)

Hardware Experiences:

A/V equipment (Extron, Lightware, Thinklogical, RGB Spectrum, Matrix Switch Corporation, WolfVision, Sony, Vaddio, Sharp, Gefen, Autopatch, Biamp, Peavey, Posh, Yamaha, Onkyo);

Projection Systems (Christie Digital, Canon, Optoma, Panasonic, DaLite, Stewart);

Interactive solutions (Smart Technologies, U-Touch, Wacom, Elotouch, uBoard Interactive);

Data/Video Walls solutions (Christie Digital, Mitsubishi, Orion, NEC, Samsung);

Multiscreen Controllers and their components (Christie Digital, Vista Spyder, Extron, Jupiter, RGB Spectrum);

LAN, AV Streaming and Videoconference Equipment (Cisco, 3Com, Haivision, Cabletime, VBrick, Tandberg);

3D Stereo and Wireless Tracking system (Infitec, NuVision, Christie Digital-Mirage, Intersense);

Digital Signage, PA over IP, CCTV over IP, IPTV and SMATV system solutions (CayinTech, Extron, Biamp, Bogen, Peavey, Indigovision, Pelco, Haivision, VBrick, Mediastar, Triax);

Digital Conference and Simultaneous Interpretation system (Brahler, Auditel, DIS, Televic, Taiden, Bosch);

AMX and Crestron control systems installation;

Extron Configurable Control system configuration.

Software Experiences:

Fluent knowledge of Multi-Screen Command and Control Applications (Christie Digital TVC Display Management Suite, Christie Digital MicroTiles Designer Release Candidate 1, RGB Spectrum Mediawall and Superview Control Software, Extron Multi Graphic Processor Software, Indigovision Control Center Software);

Strong knowledge of AutoCad, Visio, D-Tools;

Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Projects, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Key Accomplishments:

Saudi Media Systems’ Employee of the Year 2009 for outstanding performance in Engineering Department;

Design, Engineer, Integrate and Manage multi-million-dollar Saudi Aramco Upstream Professional Development Center Project which consists of several 2D and 3D (Active/Passive) rooms including classrooms, breakout rooms, simulators, Computer room, Audio Visual (AV) support rooms, control room and conference rooms with advanced technological solutions.

Employment History:

July 2013 – Present

Saudi Aramco – King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture/ITHRA (Dhahran, KSA)

Position: Audiovisual Specialist / Project Manager

Manage technology related contracts and projects which include, but not limited to: 3D Façade Projection Mapping, Outdoor LED Billboard, Audio-visual, Digital Signage and RFID systems upgrade;

Manage O&M contract development for ITHRA’s technology systems such as audio-visual, digital signage and radio-frequency identification and handles coordination with Saudi Aramco Contracts Department;

Supervises O&M contractor ensuring that they deliver the required technology services on time, which includes, but not limited to preventive, predictive and corrective maintenance as per company approved service level agreements (SLAs);

Provide technical support pertaining to technology systems that is required for daily operations of ITHRA components which include Plaza, Library, Knowledge Tower, Museum, Admin, Great Hall, Theatre and Cinema;

Ensure that all Creative Audiovisual Systems (CAVs) part of ITHRA Exhibits in Children’s Museum, Galleries, Energy Exhibit, Plaza and Library are functional and in good condition;

Provide suggestion and oversee the proper implementation of new technology requirement spanning the King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture;

Responsible for technology related works including design review & analysis to guarantee the project is properly implemented based on best practices and standards;

Serves as a company representative and Audiovisual, digital signage & RFID systems manager;

Making sure that all technology systems are functional based on the requirements and systems specifications;

Develop contracts scope of work (SoW) business system specifications and formulates study plans to resolve technology-related problems. Provides reports that result from studies;

Support in the identification of business, organizational, and/or operational requirements as well as assist in the design, development and launching of systems in support of business functions, processes and programs;

Responsible to provide solutions to users related to technology problems which are moderately complex in nature;

Monitors the design and implementation phases of technology-based systems and provides supports to Ithra Technical Services and Programs Divisions;

Prepares the user manuals and associated documentation resulting from technology systems implementation;

Serves as an advisor to Ithra Programs division in assisting their technology-related requirements;

Maintains contact with other departments in order to exchange ideas and information;

Perform independently, interfacing directly with other divisions, department or related user representatives.

June 2011 – May 2013

BT-Business Solutions/Mubadra (Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Position: Senior AV Systems Design Engineer

Assigned as Riyadh Branch Senior AV Design Engineer under Healthcare Division who is responsible for the management design, engineering & integration of AV systems (including cameras, projectors, smart boards, microphones, speakers, DSP’s, switchers, control processors, etc.) with B-Line Medical simulation servers such as SimCapture, SimBridge and Clinical Skills for university’s healthcare and medical simulation training;

Responsible for project management and coordination with all stakeholders from project initiation, planning, executing, monitoring & control and project closing;

Generating Bill of Quantities (BoQ) for RFP’s requested by the client;

Visit the sites & serves as Technical Lead Support for all projects that have been implemented;

Manage all instructions given by the Operations Director.

May 2010 – January 2011

Saudi Media Systems (Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Position: Eastern Province, Engineering Department In-charge

Responsible in solving complicated technical issues and provide appropriate solutions;

Giving specific tasks as well as performance evaluation to the engineering staff;

Attend weekly inter-departmental coordination meeting together with the General Management;

Perform duties and responsibilities of a Systems Design Engineer and other engineering related works including design of low current systems like video conferencing, A/V presentations, distance learning, audio/video, MATV, CCTV, public address, nurse call, integrated security systems, large visualization systems, command and control centers.

Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work;

Proven track record of producing competent and comprehensive A/V systems for medium and large companies and government entities;

Design A/V systems documentation, supervising assembling works, participating in acceptance tests on the largest and difficult objects;

Attending international exhibitions (GITEX, InfoComm) for studying new and perspective products and technologies;

Support for engineering concepts, systems design and specifications to Marketing Department. Interface with Marketing and Projects to make up data deficiencies. Finalize one-line diagrams.

Support to Projects Department for systems integration and engineering calculations, shop drawings and as-built drawings for projects.

April 2007 – May 2010

Saudi Media Systems (Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Position: Systems Design Engineer (Specialized in AV Systems)

Design facility packages for video conferencing (Tandberg), presentations, distance learning, audio/video with AMX or Crestron controller, MATV, CCTV, public address, nurse call, integrated security systems, large visualization systems (Christie Digital), command and control centers;

Visit the customer’s site to gather information for design and communicate with clients on facility layout and requirements;

Communicate with vendors, architects, HVAC engineers, to ensure facility design is being effectively implemented and to work out any compromises as construction takes place;

Visit the customer’s site to ensure proper implementation of design prior to installation of systems;

Familiarity with A/V, presentation and data visualization equipment manufacturers and suppliers;

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;

Review and understand customer specifications and system drawings, assess equipment counts and project requirements;

Design, integration and testing of A/V systems (projectors, rear projection systems, videowalls, videoconferencing equipment);

Tools: Christie Digital TVC Display Wall Management Suite, Extron Multi-Graphic Processor Control Software, AutoCAD, MS Visio, D-Tools.

December 2006 – April 2007

Saudi Media Systems (Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Position: Site Foreman/Project In-charge

Handles all aspects of coordination between the company and the client, including scheduling and planning, work coordination with other trade and communications;

Administers contracts to ensure that the company’s interests are protected and that the job is delivered on time;

Supervision of site crews and subcontractors;

Installation of A/V systems, including cable pulling, hanging projectors and other peripheral devices, installing video conferencing solutions, AMX and Crestron control systems and various other tasks associated with A/V equipment;

Troubleshoot audio, video, and control systems problems;

Specifications, Products description and analytical data preparation;

Tools: AutoCAD, MS Visio, MS Office.

February 2005 – December 2006

Saudi Media Systems (Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)

Position: AV Technician

Dealing with all aspects of coordination between Project Manager, work coordination with other subcontractor in the area scope of work;

Responsible for all site’s requirements like projector, screen, speakers, cameras, lights, etc. installation, cabling, conduiting, trunking, connectors, terminators, interfaces, hardware and resource planning such as Man-days by task and specialized installation or testing equipment. Establish and maintain punch lists for outstanding activities;

Tools: MS Office, Hand Tools

Education Background:

Second Philippine International School (SPIS - Riyadh, KSA) 2008 - 2009

Microsoft & CISCO Certifications, MCP, CCENT, CCNA, CCNP

Technological Institute of the Philippines (Manila) 1998 - 2003

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Professional Regulations Commission, Licensed Electronics Engineer (ECE # 0068877)

Professional Affiliations & Certifications:

Project Management Professional (PMP) # 2809476

Certified: October 2020 Status: Valid

Philippine Professional Regulations Commission, Licensed Electronics Engineer (ECE)

Registered: January 4, 2018 Status: Valid

Philippine Professional Regulations Commission, Licensed Electronics Technician (ECT)

Registered: December 15, 2016 Status: Valid

AVIXA/InfoComm International Certified Technology Specialist (CTS)

Certified: October 31, 2017 Status: Valid

AVIXA/InfoComm International Certified AV Technologist

Certified: October 2015 Status: Valid

Project Management Institute (PMI)

Member: October 2018 Status: Active

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Member: December 2016 Status: Active

Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP-KSA-ERC)

Member, BOD: April 14, 2016 Status: Active

ITIL Foundation Certificate in Service Management (ITIL V3)

Certified: November 26, 2014 Status: Active

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)

Certified: June 20, 2009 Status: Active

Aruba Certified Mobility Associate (ACMA)

Certified: May 17, 2010 Status: Active

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)

Certified: August 8, 2009 Status: On-process for Renewal

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Certified: April 14, 2009 Status: On-process for Renewal

Cisco Certified Entry-level Network Technician (CCENT)

Certified: March 14, 2009 Status: On-process for Renewal

Additional Trainings:

Sept. 8, 2020 – Conflict Management Training Workshop held online from TLC Aramco, Ras Tanura, KSA

July 16-17, 2019 – Motivating Employees Through Conversations Training and Workshop held in TLC Aramco, Ras Tanura, KSA

July 2-3, 2019 – Problem Solving Training and Workshop held in TLC Aramco, Ras Tanura, KSA

Feb. 10-13, 2019 – Leadership Challenge Training and Workshop held in TLC Aramco, Ras Tanura, KSA

April 9-10, 2017 – Project Management Essentials held in TLC Aramco, Ras Tanura, KSA

Oct. 13, 2014 – AV Systems Performance Verification held Dubai, UAE;

Oct. 14, 2014 – Troubleshooting Techniques for Installed and Event AV held in Dubai, UAE

Oct. 15, 2014 – Needs Analysis: The Key to a Successful AV Project held in Dubai, UAE

Oct. 16, 2014 – Audinate’s Dante Networked Audio held in Dubai, UAE

Sept. 7 - 10, 2014 – 7 Habits of Highly Effective People workshop held in Rastanura, KSA;

Oct. 24-27, 2010 – Christie Digital Mirage HD12K, DHD 700 Projector Service Training & Vista Spyder X20 Installation and Configuration held in Dharan International Hotel, Dharan, KSA;

Oct. 20, 2010 – Holovis CAVE Operation Training held in Saudi Aramco UPDC, Dharan, KSA;

Oct. 19, 2010 – Techviz XL Software Installation and Configuration held in Dharan International Hotel, Dharan, KSA;

Oct. 18, 2010 – Haivision Video Furnace: Portal/Media/Unicast Servers & Applications held in Dharan International Hotel, Dharan, KSA;

Oct. 17, 2010 – Intersense IS-900 6DOF System Installation and Configuration held in Dharan International Hotel, Dharan, KSA;

Aug. 19, 2010 – Haivision Video Streaming Configuration and Installation Training held in SMS Office Al-Khobar, KSA;

June 27-28, 2010 - RGB Spectrum Mediawall 4200 & Linx DVI Switchers Technical Training held in Dharan International Hotel, Dharan, KSA;

Feb. 27, 2010 - Belden Cable Assembly sponsored by SETRA Company held in Sheraton Hotel, Riyadh, KSA;

Dec. 17, 2009 - Extron Electronics Configurable Control Systems held in Dubai, UAE;

Nov. 14, 2009 - Leviton Product Installation held in Radisson Hotel, Riyadh, KSA;

Aug. 09 – 20, 2008 - Project Management Professional (PMP) with (40) Professional Development Units (PDUs) held in Riyadh, KSA;

Feb. 19, 2008 - Extron Electronics AV Systems Design held in Dubai, UAE;

May 08, 2007 - TANDBERG Installation and Configuration held in Riyadh, KSA;

Aug. 23, 2005 - IDirect Technologies Solution Installation held in Riyadh, KSA;

Dec. 05, 2004 - Power Electronics Training held in Manila, Philippines.

Personal Data:

Date of birth : August 15, 1981

Marital status : Married

Nationality : Filipino

Languages : Average in Arabic, fluent in English and Filipino



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