Damien Chambers
Narrabeen,NSW
Summary
Forward-thinking Senior Commissioning Engineer that brings 23 years of expertise in audio and 10 in audio visual. Cultivates rapport with clients to optimize audio visual project goals, resolve complex problems and deliver innovative improvement strategies. Proficient in Q-SYS, Extron, Biamp, BSS and Symetrix audio platforms. Crestron, AMX and Extron control systems. Cisco, Polycom and Crestron UC Engine video conferencing systems.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
ELB – Implementation Manager, Lead Commissioning Engineer and DSP programmer
ELECTROBOARD
02.2020 - Current
- Overseeing the Project Managers, Commissioning Engineers and Installation Tech's.
- Working directly with clients to overcome technical issues.
- Commissioning of large AV systems.
- Collaborated with team to cultivate resources and reference material for technical installation, troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Researched and resolved barriers to successful system functionality, improving support and issue resolution.
- Worked with DSP software to design and develop robust audio solutions to meet client requirements for functionality, scalability, and performance.
- Perform system testing and calibration for proper performance that will include; execute documented test procedures both in house and on site, load, test and troubleshoot control programming systems, calibration of video and audio equipment to meet customer requirements Configure all installed devices pursuant to design package specification and to their optimal settings
- Write, load, configure, and EQ Basic Control & complex DSP source files using DSP platforms from BSS, QSC, Biamp, Symetrix, Crestron, Dante Controller and Polycom
- Thoroughly test and force-fail all systems for quality control purposes both in-house and on-site
- Communicate regularly with Design Engineers, Lead Installers and Project Manager as to conditions with the systems or troubleshooting continuum performed
- Open service tickets and troubleshoot hardware issues with manufacturers
- Demonstrate system settings and conditions upon completion of system commissioning to Project Manager and end users
- Communicate directly with assigned Systems Design Engineer regarding system operational questions or concerns.
- Experienced in System Design using AutoCAD.
- Managing audio visual projects.
Audio Visual Commissioning and DSP Programmer
Vision X
01.2015 - 12.2019
Audio Visual service technician and commissioning engineer.
Leading hand carpenter / installer
Nilfire
01.2005 - 01.2015
Carpenter / Installer
Danalco Doors and Windows
01.2004 - 01.2005
Subcontractor entertainment technician
Laservision Macro-Media
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Working on site in Macau – China on the Landmark Casino, completing architectural lighting of the exterior of the building
In house Audio Engineer and audio visual operator
Total Concept Productions
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Set up, maintained and operated live audio equipment for live band performances and performed troubleshooting and audio system breakdown after shows.
Freelance audio engineer, midi programming and producer
01.1999 - Current
Studio Assistant
Velvet Recording Studios
01.1998 - 01.2001
Sub contractor carpenter
Firecontrol
01.1997
Sub contract carpenter
Ausco
01.1997
Apprentice Carpenter
Baldoler Pty Ltd
01.1993 - 01.1996
Education
Audio Engineering
Q-SYS Training
In Class And Online Training11.2021
Crestron - NVX - In class training -
Crestron Training
Online Training -
Dante Online Training
Supplier Training -
Biamp Tesira
Certificate 3 & 4 - Audio Engineering
JMC Academy - Certificate 3&4 Audio Engineering
Sydney, NSW09.1999
Brookvale TAFE - Trade Certificate in Carpentry -
Brookvale TAFE
01.1997
Skills
- Audio Room Tuning
- DSP Programming
- Audio visual networking
- AV over IP
- AV Commissioning
- Time Management
- Project Oversight
- Trouble shooting and issue Resolution
- Team Mentoring
- Project Management
- Customer Relations
- Audio Visual System Design
Relevant Experience
- Lead Commissioning Engineer
- Carpenter.
- Audio engineer - studio and live.
- Construction and installation leading hand.
- Midi programming with Pro Tools, Cubase and Cakewalk.
- Installation of audio visual equipment overseas and in Australia of large scale audio system, lighting, lasers and construction of housing for AV equipment.
- Audio visual operator at Bankstown District Sports Centre operating the full AMX system involving : Maintaining the equipment, including data projectors, over head projectors and the audio equipment. Setting up audio / visual for conferences for corporate clients and being available to rectify and change the settings according to the clients' needs using Microsoft Power Point to make changes to the LCD and Plasma screens. Representing the Sports Centre technical support with corporate clients.
- Studio assistant at Velvet Sound Studios involving: Maintaining the studio audio equipment Construction of digital audio suite (Pro Tools suite), Soldering patch bays, mic leads, and general maintenance of out board equipment. Construction work to existing control room and live rooms.
- General Computer Skills I am familiar with most audio programs as general Microsoft programs such as Word, PowerPoint etc.
References
Damien Chambers, 0427 747 776, omenaudio@optusnet.com.au
Hobbies and Interests
- Music and music production including synthesiser programming, piano, keyboard, guitar and bass guitar.
- Surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding.
- Spending time with my family.
Music Production, guitars and synthesisers
I have a home studio where i write and perform my own music for online release. My studio is Dante based audio throughout.
I play guitar in a band with old mates from school.
I have a passion for audio and music production.
And i have made 2 electric guitars from scratch with the help of my uncle who is a Luthier.
My other passion is surfing and keeping fit.
Timeline
ELB – Implementation Manager, Lead Commissioning Engineer and DSP programmer
ELECTROBOARD
02.2020 - Current
Audio Visual Commissioning and DSP Programmer
Vision X
01.2015 - 12.2019
Leading hand carpenter / installer
Nilfire
01.2005 - 01.2015
Carpenter / Installer
Danalco Doors and Windows
01.2004 - 01.2005
Subcontractor entertainment technician
Laservision Macro-Media
01.2002 - 01.2003
In house Audio Engineer and audio visual operator
Total Concept Productions
01.2001 - 01.2002
Freelance audio engineer, midi programming and producer
01.1999 - Current
Studio Assistant
Velvet Recording Studios
01.1998 - 01.2001
Sub contractor carpenter
Firecontrol
01.1997
Sub contract carpenter
Ausco
01.1997
Apprentice Carpenter
Baldoler Pty Ltd
01.1993 - 01.1996
Audio Engineering
Q-SYS Training
Crestron - NVX - In class training -
Crestron Training
Online Training -
Dante Online Training
Supplier Training -
Biamp Tesira
Certificate 3 & 4 - Audio Engineering
JMC Academy - Certificate 3&4 Audio Engineering
Brookvale TAFE - Trade Certificate in Carpentry -
Brookvale TAFE
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