Austin Hovarter
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Driven professional with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience from industry-recognized certifications and training. Currently perusing my BS in Computer Science, Coming from a technical background I have various skills and experience with tools, installing equipment, computers, technology, and more. I am seeking to fill a role in either Cyber Security or IT that I will be able to learn and develop with. As I take pride in all work I do, I will be an asset to any team I join. I am a competent, on-time, easy to train and get along well with others, and am always willing to go the extra mile to get a job done.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Technician
Wave AVL
08.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on instillation and troubleshooting techniques.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Conducted quality inspections of completed work, ensuring compliance with established standards and specifications.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices for equipment handling and troubleshooting techniques.
- Oversaw installation and maintenance of audio-visual equipment, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Collaborated with project managers to assess technical requirements for events, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
Panel Builder / Shop Manager
Infinity Industrial Controls
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Built prefabricated industrial control panels.
- Wiring panels and leading Schematics.
- Managed the shop/production team, ensuring panels were built to specifications.
- Utilized many Technical and Professional skills although Time management, Team building, Problem solving, and Conflict resolution skills played a huge role while leading the production team.
- Marked up schematics and prepared final products for shipping and receiving.
- Worked alongside programmers to configure various PLC(Programmable logic controllers), and GUI (Graphical User Interface)Devices.
Lighting Installer and Technician
Candela Controls Inc
08.2018 - 06.2021
- Installed facility and stage lighting controls, including but not limited to projects like Disney's Star Wars Theme Park in (Orlando, FL), Hard Rock Hotel in (Tampa, FL), and Sunshine Skyway Bridge in (St. Petersburg, FL).
- Worked in specialized teams performing and filling various rolls and tasks to accomplish all large and complex projects.
- Utilized all Professional and many Technical Skills in this role.
- Wired, installed, and repaired ETC(Electronic Theatre Controls),Crestron lighting panels and various other equipment.
- Terminated and tested Cat5, Cat6, DMX, Fiber and other control wiring.
- Troubleshot and upgraded various pre-installed and new systems and trained customers on system usage and configurations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of The People
Online01-2028
Technical Certification - Computer Programming
Valencia College
Orlando, FLTechnical Certification - Operations support and Services
Valencia College
Orlando, FLSkills
- Fundamental knowledge of Java and Python languages
- Network Security, Firewalls, VPN, Wireshark
- Intrusion Detection & SIEM tools
- IT Maintenance and Fundamentals
- Operating Systems (Windows & Linux)
- Hand, Power tools & Heavy Equipment
- Low-Voltage Systems, Schematics, Wiring, and Terminations
- Time management & Flexibility
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership & Organization
- Critical thinking & Problem solving
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
- Security+ CompTIA - 2024-07
- Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) ISC2 - 2024-06
- 10-Hour OSHA - 2018-08
- IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certification Coursera
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certification Coursera
Timeline
Lead Technician
Wave AVL
08.2024 - Current
Panel Builder / Shop Manager
Infinity Industrial Controls
01.2023 - 01.2024
Lighting Installer and Technician
Candela Controls Inc
08.2018 - 06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
University of The People
Technical Certification - Computer Programming
Valencia College
Technical Certification - Operations support and Services
Valencia College