Work
A childhood interest in engineering and electronics, led to a career designing electronic systems. For a commercial client it might be a camera, card access or phone system, and a residential client might need an audio-video, automation or lighting control system. The principles were the same for any type of client or system; determine what they hoped to achieve, design a system that fulfilled those needs, then pull together and manage the people and parts needed to implement the system.
Throughout my career I was fortunate to work with, and learn from, a lot of very talented people. The early mentorship of more experienced co-workers, employers and clients, allowed me to develop not only technical expertise, but most importantly the ability to effectively work with a wide variety of people.
Ultimately I spent much of my career as an independent designer, programmer and consultant to other companies. All work came via referals from previous clients, or others in the industry.
In retrospect, it is apparent that synchronicity propelled my working life for nearly 15 years.
- (Contract) Programmed and implented a Crestron automation system at the Austin home of a US Congressional Representative.
- (Direct) Designed and managed the installation of Crestron automation and Lutron Lighting systems, Phone and Gate Entry systems, and Audio Video systems for a 24,000 sq.ft. house outside of Austin.
- (Direct) Designed and programmed several Crestron systems for MSDF.
- (Contract) Programmed and implemented a Crestron based interface to Security, Camera and Access Control systems at the Texas Governor's Mansion in Downtown Austin.
- (Direct) Obtained Canadian work visa and assisted in completion of 3 Crestron projects in Vancouver Canada, including one aboard a 55' motor yacht.
For those who like details and timelines, the extended version is available here.