David Williamson
Cedar Grove
Summary
Dynamic Lead Systems Engineer with a proven track record at Northwestern Mutual, excelling in AV and network design. SME in AVoIP, Q-SYS platform, and integrated live event systems. I drive enterprise integrations and enhance meeting experiences. Adept at managing technology risks, I foster collaboration across teams to deliver innovative solutions and seamless project execution.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Lead Systems Engineer
Northwestern Mutual
Milwaukee
05.2020 - Current
- Directed AV design and engineering for Northwestern Mutual's NYC and New North Tower projects.
- Produced drawings, elevations, and designs in AutoCAD, XTEN AV, Visio and BlueBeam software.
- Oversaw AV engineering during enterprise migration from Skype to Zoom communications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create a converged AVoIP network solution.
- Established operational processes for meeting experience support and management.
- Developed integration strategies for SaaS and PaaS platforms using XiO Cloud, Logitech Sync, and Q-SYS Reflect.
- Managed technology risk assessments and secure design evaluations for Meeting Experience solutions.
- Delivered technology roadmaps and budgets for equipment lifecycles.
Field Commissioning Engineer
AVI-SPL
Milwaukee
06.2018 - 05.2020
- Provided Crestron, Biamp, and QSC programming onsite for Northwestern Mutual.
- Troubleshot and resolved AV network issues, infrastructure impediments, and end-user problems.
- Developed enterprise solutions through hackathon contests and innovation sprints.
Commissioning Specialist
SKC Communications
Milwaukee
07.2013 - 06.2018
- Commissioned and serviced AV and control systems across United States.
- Produced design and programming modifications for integrated Crestron, Extron, QSC, and AMX systems.
- Troubleshot issues with vendors and clients to stabilize operational AV systems.
- Configured, wired, and programmed AV installations to meet client specifications.
Director of Audio and Production Manager
Logan Productions
Milwaukee
07.2008 - 06.2013
- Engineered audio, video, and lighting systems for live large-scale events nationwide.
- Coordinated logistics for equipment, vendors, and crew to ensure seamless execution.
- Developed and managed inventory, budget, and equipment allocations for corporate shows.
- Advanced technical riders in collaboration with production crews.
Director of Production
IVO Global Productions
Tampa, FL
01.2003 - 06.2008
- Managed global tradeshow logistics for 28 annual conferences
- Directed local onsite labor for at convention and event venues
- Maintained show budgets for numerous vendors
- Provided audio, visual, lighting design and operation during the tradeshow event
Education
Technologist Degree - independent course work
Hope College
Holland, MIdegree path - Multimedia
Hunter College
NY, NYSkills
- AV and network design
- AutoCAD, XTEN AV, and BlueBeam proficiency
- QSC 101, Crestron 101, Extron and Biamp certifications
- Dante Level III & DDM certification
- Q-SYS (block/lua) & Crestron (Simpl) programming
- CTS certification
- Rational Acoustics Smaartlive certification
- Risk Engineer for AV
- Enterprise integrations: SAML, SaaS, cloud PaaS
- DDM management and deployment
- Zoom admin account management
Certification
- Crestron DMC-E
- NVX
- CTP-101
- AMX Enova
- Yamaha PM1D/CL/QL Platforms
- RA Smaart Live
- Dante Level III
- Dante DDM
- Q-SYS Level 1
- Biamp Tesira
- CompTIA A+
- SynAudCon
- Extron AV Associate
- AutoCAD
Timeline
Lead Systems Engineer
Northwestern Mutual
05.2020 - Current
Field Commissioning Engineer
AVI-SPL
06.2018 - 05.2020
Commissioning Specialist
SKC Communications
07.2013 - 06.2018
Director of Audio and Production Manager
Logan Productions
07.2008 - 06.2013
Director of Production
IVO Global Productions
01.2003 - 06.2008
Technologist Degree - independent course work
Hope College
degree path - Multimedia
Hunter College
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