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Cesar Rey

Fords

Summary

Hands-on technician with over 7 years of experience testing, repairing, and maintaining complex electronic and optical-adjacent systems in high-reliability live-event environments. Strong background in soldering, failure troubleshooting, firmware validation, quality control, and lab operations.Experienced in collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and service teams to diagnose failures and improve product reliability.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

LED Department Manager

Creative Technology
Secaucus
05.2024 - Current

• Successfully manages the department within the warehouse.

• Forecasts upcoming shows and transfers.

• Prepares and returns show equipment.

• Packages and labels items appropriately for transportation or based on show requirements.

• Works with operations to ensure proper substitutions or shortages.

• Receives sub-rented items to ensure fulfillment.

• Creates Shipping manifest or carnet before shipping.

• Complete maintenance, testing, repair, and upkeep of Lighting inventory

• Organization of Lighting inventory and returning of QC’d inventory to stock storage

• Assists pushing the equipment to various docking stations for outbound delivery.

• Helps load and unload trucks when needed.

• Assists restocking delivered equipment in various locations throughout the warehouse.

• Document service in the inventory system and report all damaged equipment to operations.

• Keeps detailed records of maintenance, QC, and items entered in repair.

• Handles inventory management.

• Other Duties as assigned.

Knowledge working with: Absen, Barco, Brompton, Megapixel, Novastar, ROE, Cisco, Linksys

Lead LED Repair Technician

4Wall Entertainment Inc.
Moonachie
11.2021 - 09.2023
  • Executed diagnostic testing and repair of LED display modules, power hardware, and supporting electronics to restore systems to operational and quality standards.
  • Performed component-level soldering (pixel replacement, module repair) followed by functional testing and verification.
  • Conducted post-repair testing and troubleshooting to identify latent faults prior to release.
  • Investigated recurring failures and collaborated with internal teams to determine corrective actions.
  • Managed repair workflows including warranty returns, third-party repairs, and service ticket documentation.
  • Oversaw spare parts inventory, submitted purchase requests, and ensured material readiness for repairs and testing.
  • Trained and mentored technicians and interns on repair procedures, quality standards, and safe lab practices.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and safe repair environment aligned with laboratory best practices.
  • Knowledge working with: Absen, Barco, Brompton, Megapixel, Novastar, ROE, Cisco, Linksys

LED Technology Technician

Worldstage Operations, Inc
Secaucus
06.2018 - 11.2021
  • Received, inspected, and performed quality control testing on incoming LED video modules, processors, cabling, and hardware.
  • Diagnosed and repaired defective LED modules, validating performance through functional and visual testing.
  • Assisted with firmware updates and validation on processing units and modules prior to deployment.
  • Built and configured processing racks and demo systems for system-level testing and customer evaluation.
  • Tracked defective components and coordinated repair or replacement with vendors and internal service teams.
  • Maintained department organization, inventory accuracy, and safety compliance.
  • Knowledge working with: Absen, Barco, Brompton, Megapixel, Novastar, ROE, Cisco, Linksys

Education

High School Diploma -

East Brunswick Vocational Technical High School
East Brunswick, NJ
06-2016

Skills

  • Hardware Repair & Troubleshooting
  • Soldering
  • Electronic & Optical Testing
  • Firmware Updates
  • Quality Control & Inspection
  • Test Documentation & Service Records
  • Inventory & Parts Management
  • Rack Assembly
  • Computer & Network
  • Organization & Maintenance

Timeline

LED Department Manager

Creative Technology
05.2024 - Current

Lead LED Repair Technician

4Wall Entertainment Inc.
11.2021 - 09.2023

LED Technology Technician

Worldstage Operations, Inc
06.2018 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

East Brunswick Vocational Technical High School
Cesar Rey