Allen Hipolito
Redondo Beach,CA
Summary
Self driven audio/video engineer with 11 years of successful experience in installation, commissioning, leadership, and engineering and is well-known for finding innovative solutions to day to day problems. Effective communicator with the ability to identify root problems and provide viable solutions. Excellent planning, organizing and decision-making abilities, a proven track record of leadership, staff development, and team building. Hard working and committed to working as a collaborative and positive team member, using my knowledge and experience to provide the best solutions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio/Video Systems Engineer
MediaCentric
Torrance, California
04.2017 - Current
- Worked closely with customers to design small to large scale audio/video solutions tailored to end users needs in design-build and design-bid-build scenarios.
- Deployed large scale networked audio/video systems of up to 300 endpoints.
- Worked with manufacturer's sales engineers to provide best in class designs.
- Provided day-to-day support for over 30 employees as well as mentoring them on troubleshooting and problem-solving protocols.
- Helped develop and implement company standards.
- Completed technical reviews of existing systems and suggested updates or changes.
- Created detailed scope of works for hundreds of jobs.
- Developed and delivered training classes for technicians, customer IT, end users, and management.
Lead Audio Visual Technician
MediaCentric
Torrance, California
04.2010 - 04.2017
- Lead crews of up to 10 people to successfully complete large to small sized audio/video deployments for the largest integrators in the largest integrators in the industry such as Diversified, AVI SPL, Converge One, and Cenero.
- Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in installed systems.
- Provided mentorship and day to day support to technicians within organization.
- Read schematics to create cable schedules and identified design errors.
- Performed tasks by using proper tools, materials, methods and safe practices in accordance with best industry practices.
Property Management and Maintenance
RH Property Management
Torrance , CA
10.2006 - 04.2010
- Promptly responded to tenant complaints and concerns for 13 properties.
- General maintenance including electrical, plumbing and small repairs.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services.
Avionics Technician
US Air Force
Multiple, Multiple
10.2002 - 10.2006
- Repaired and installed wiring, connectors, antennas and other pieces.
- Completed preventive and reparative maintenance on aircraft electronics and computer systems.
- Utilized specialized testing equipment to test radar, antenna, and flight control systems.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Used critical thinking to trouble shoot problems and repair F-16 avionic systems.
- Worked with teams of up to 5 people for successfully remove and replace large radar instruments on the F-16.
Education
Certification - Electrician
Wyotech
Long Beach, CA01.2009
Certification - Integrated F-16 Avionics
US Air Force
Wichita Falls, TX04.2004
Certification - Electronic Principles
US Air Force
Biloxi, MS05.2003
High School Diploma -
Bishop Montgomery
Torrance, Ca06.2000
Skills
- Audio certifications in Biamp Tesira AV Lab, Vocia, and Lux, Qsys, Dante Controller, ClearOne, Polycom Sound Structure, Extron DSP Configurator, and Crestron Avia
- Proficient in Extron and Atlona Velocity control programming
- Strong understanding of audio theory which is applied to utilize DSPs to optimize room audio in conference rooms, training rooms, and auditoriums
- 4 years experience in configuring multiple brands of network switches for network based audio/video solutions such as AVoIP, Dante, AVB, and AES67
- Proficient in all AV cable testing and terminations
- Proficient in word processing and various PDF editing software such as MS suite, and Visio
- Proficient in reading architectural construction drawings and responding to RFI's and RFQ's
- Active AVIXA CTS certification Currently working on CTS-D
Timeline
Audio/Video Systems Engineer
MediaCentric
04.2017 - Current
Lead Audio Visual Technician
MediaCentric
04.2010 - 04.2017
Property Management and Maintenance
RH Property Management
10.2006 - 04.2010
Avionics Technician
US Air Force
10.2002 - 10.2006
Certification - Electrician
Wyotech
Certification - Integrated F-16 Avionics
US Air Force
Certification - Electronic Principles
US Air Force
High School Diploma -
Bishop Montgomery