TOM EASTMAN
North Vancouver,BC
Summary
Driven, teamwork-oriented Systems Engineer with more than 11 years experience in the commercial Audio Visual industry. Multiple positions held with one of Australia's leading AV companies and possess over 4 years of proven expertise in engineering, delivering, and supporting AV solutions in higher education environments
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Systems Engineer
Curtin University
11.2019 - 06.2024
- Lead Engineer for the AV project team
- Large scale project deployment (350+ venues upgraded with 250+ planned by 2026)
- Responsible for quality assurance and vendor relationships
- Complex system engineering and technology evaluations
- Highly experienced in large scale production environment support (conference, event, and classroom)
- Cloud based control system experience (VC4, AWS)
- Provided expert technical advice to management, business owners and project stakeholders
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions for business needs.
- Led successful system upgrades by creating detailed implementation plans and coordinating resources effectively.
Systems Administrator
Curtin University
11.2019 - 08.2021
- Structured approach to analysis and design for system deployment
- Created and maintained device, project standards and venue documentation
- Developed new standardized systems deployments for enhanced staff and student experiences
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, installers, immediate team and university management
- Mentored other staff members with guidance and technical advice.
- Resolved escalated help desk tickets promptly, providing high-quality support to end users experiencing technical issues.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively to ensure timely delivery of hardware/software products while staying within budget constraints.
Systems Developer
Vi/com Technologies
03.2018 - 09.2019
- 8+ years AV technician installation experience
- On-site support role across various clients including Chevron, Woodside, Shell, Fiona Stanley Hospital and Perth's Children's Hospital
- 1 year Service work
- 1+ year Systems Developer position involving programming, device configuration, commissioning and auditing of AV systems, conducting training seminars for clientele and staff.
Education
Certificate 3 - Electronics And Communications
Metropolitan TAFE
Western Australia02.2017
Skills
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Verbal & non verbal communication skills
- Critical thinking and complex problem solving
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Effective Time Management
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Proficient in hand and power tools use
- Project management
- Customer relations
- Quality Assurance
References
References available upon request
Hobbies and Interests
- Music production
- Woodworking
- Renovations
- Mountain bike riding
Hobbies
- Mountain bike riding, maintenance and technology research
- Music production
- High end speaker systems / HiFi
- Woodworking / renovations
- Rock Climbing
- Trail Running and Fitness
Timeline
Senior Systems Engineer
Curtin University
11.2019 - 06.2024
Systems Administrator
Curtin University
11.2019 - 08.2021
Systems Developer
Vi/com Technologies
03.2018 - 09.2019
Certificate 3 - Electronics And Communications
Metropolitan TAFE
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