Audio-AV & Network Electronics Specialist

GREGORY KLYPCHAK

Audio Specialist · Network Engineer

Metamora, IL 61548 • 309-***-**** • ****@*******.***

Professional Summary

Helpful, professional, valuable team player with expertise in audio-visual technology and data networking. Ready to bring over 30 years of relevant work experience to a new position in Central Illinois

Skills

Software installation

Wire harness assembly

Electronics troubleshooting

Power supply testing

Customer support

Hardware repair

Work history

Electronics Bench Technician, 01/2024 to 01/2026

Mobile Communications of America – Peoria Heights, IL

Programmed Motorola APX and MOTOTRBO radios.

Implemented Motorola Capacity Max radio installations consisting of over 400 radios for a large corporate manufacturer.

Programmed one AVTEC operator console system.

Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, and wiring diagrams.

Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption.

Collaborated with engineering teams to identify root causes of technical issues and implement effective solutions.

Electronics Technician, 05/2023 to 01/2024

Supreme Radio Communications – Peoria Heights, IL

Performed programming and support for Motorola MOTOTRBO and APX two-way radio systems.

Performed testing and auto tune for approximately 500 public safety APX radios.

Performed IT support for staff computer systems.

PC Technician, 08/2022 to 09/2022

BasicITS – East Peoria, IL

Removed and reinstalled approximately 240 computer workstations, monitors, and peripherals as part of a 90-day office workspace furniture refresh project.

Subcontracted to Rivian, Inc.

Infrastructure Engineering Consultant Specialist, 06/1998 to 07/2022

COUNTRY Financial – Bloomington, IL

Design and provide support for 50 corporate conference rooms in three US locations specializing in Microsoft Teams room systems.

Review system design submissions from third party A/V integrators for renovating one auditorium and six corporate training rooms.

Established equipment lifecycle requirements, document procedures, train support staff on operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Interact frequently with executives and other leadership team members providing superior customer service.

Infrastructure Support Specialist, 06/1998 to 07/2022

COUNTRY Financial – Bloomington, IL

Configure and deploy routers and switches for over 120 agency offices as part of a technology refresh project.

Provide support for corporate conference room A/V systems including room layout and system design.

Responsible for managing the corporate structured wiring cable plant.

Research, select, and manage inventory of low voltage cabling components and supplies.

Established custom server and equipment cabinet configurations to meet infrastructure configuration requirements.

Develop physical layouts, document procedures, and maintain cable records for six strategic datacenter facilities.

Built cabling infrastructure in four remote datacenter facilities.

Served on project teams providing leadership, direction, and knowledge pertaining to power and structured wiring.

Reviews engineering documentation for determining equipment power and environmental requirements.

Train and mentor staff personnel for correct methodologies of cable management as well as other job functions.

Established department annual budget list of supplies and works as technical purchasing agent for supplies.

Received Operational Excellence Yellow Belt Certificate of Achievement.

Data Communications - Network Specialist, 06/1998 to 07/2022

Country Financial Insurance – Bloomington, IL

Served as purchasing agent for network hardware and technical supplies.

Designed, implemented, and support switched Ethernet LAN networks utilizing VLAN technology.

Designed and successfully implemented Fibre Channel SAN infrastructure.

Lead teams on multiple projects of large network implementations (approximately 2000 nodes).

Performed network protocol analysis and bandwidth utilization monitoring.

Performed DNS administration duties.

Designed and implemented a fault-tolerant centralized corporate Internet infrastructure using redundant feeds.

Senior Data Communications Analyst, 06/1998 to 07/2022

Country Financial Insurance – Bloomington, IL

Designed, installed, and maintained Ethernet, ATM, and Token Ring networks.

Responsible for LAN diagnostics and network performance.

Provided support for OS/2, Windows 3.X, Win95, and NT-based terminal emulation software.

Configured, installed, and provided support for bridges, routers, and switches.

Performed network protocol analysis and monitoring.

Designed and implemented DHCP and DDNS server-based TCP/IP address infrastructure.

Provided basic UNIX system administration for Solaris 2.7 based Sun systems.

LAN Systems Analyst, 02/1996 to 05/1998

Caterpillar – Morton, IL

Designed, installed, and maintained Token Ring and Ethernet networks consisting of 500 nodes.

Responsible for LAN diagnostics and network performance.

Provided support for OS/2, Windows 3.X, Win95, and NT-based terminal emulation software.

Configured, installed, and provided support for hubs, bridges, routers, and switches.

Performed network protocol analysis and monitoring.

Designed and implemented DHCP server-based TCP/IP infrastructure.

Installed, tested, and debugged new microcomputer hardware and software systems.

Senior PC/Network Consultant, 05/1995 to 02/1996

McDonnell Douglas Technical Services – St Louis, MO

Installed and maintained Novell NetWare 2.2, 3.11, and 3.12 networks.

Provided software support for Microsoft Windows-based packages.

Performed telephone helpdesk hardware and software support.

Performed instructional training sessions on basic computer usage.

Subcontracted to Illinois Dept. of Public Health

Network Engineer, 09/1989 to 04/1995

Bradley University – Peoria, IL

Installed and maintained Novell NetWare 3.11 and 3.12 networks.

Installed and maintained three AppleTalk networks using LocalTalk and EtherTalk.

Installed and maintained network routers, bridges, repeaters, and concentrators.

Installed AT&T StarLAN 10 networks (LanManager 1.1).

Performed system administrator duties for Apple, Novell, and AT&T networks.

Tested and installed AT&T ‘ISN' network nodes.

Computer Hardware Engineer, 09/1989 to 04/1995

Bradley University – Peoria, Illinois

Repaired and maintained AT&T, Apple Macintosh, IBM, and compatible computer equipment.

Installed, tested, and debugged new microcomputer hardware and software systems.

Developed new price structures for Micro-Resale division of Computing Services.

Performed technical training for User Services division of Computing Services.

Provided support for many software programs.

Assembled, tested, delivered, and installed new microcomputer equipment.

Electronics Engineering Technician, 11/1988 to 09/1989

ALLTEST INC. – Hoffman Estates, IL

Built engineering prototype circuitry.

Tested and debugged prototype designs.

Designed, built, and tested product test fixtures.

Updated engineering documentation including schematics, bills of material, and change notices.

Purchased engineering lab supplies, including test equipment and microcomputer hardware.

Product Repair Service Technician, 11/1988 to 09/1989

ALLTEST INC. – Hoffman Estates, IL

Repaired customer products and refurbished new defective products.

Performed service training to international distributors' service personnel.

Electrical Maintenance Technician, 06/1988 to 10/1988

DMI INC. – Goodfield, IL

Diagnosed and repaired various large industrial robots and lathes.

Service Technician and Sales Consultant, 11/1984 to 05/1988

Micro Computer Consultants – Morton, IL

Set up and serviced microcomputer hardware.

Analyzed business and retail clients' needs.

Researched, demonstrated, and recommended hardware and software to meet client needs.

Education

B.S.: Electrical Engineering Technology, 05/1988

BRADLEY UNIVERSITY - Peoria

Interests

Cooking using outdoor grills and barbecues.

Working with home theater high fidelity and pro audio equipment.

Listening to music.

Spending quality time with family and friends.

Volunteer work

Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

Serves regularly as an audio engineer or quality assurance engineer at Northwoods Community Church.

References

References available

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