Edwin Munoz

More than 30 years combined experience in audio video installation, with more than 20 years leading the integration of large-scale command and control rooms as well as video teleconferencing (VTC) rooms. Successfully completed numerous projects with diverse teams as a lead technician/project lead. Currently hold an active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility granted on June 2, 2016 from DoD CAF.

Lead AV/VTC Engineer - Strategic Communications - MacDill Airforce Base, Marcent

(2022-06)

My responsibility at MacDill Airforce Base, Marcent, was to support and maintain AV/VTC systems in NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS. I troubleshoot equipment and to ensure events run smoothly; maintaining strong customer relations; handling AV trouble tickets setting up and installing microphones, video monitors, projectors, speakers, and video VTC cameras; conducting sound, visual, and performance quality checks on AV equipment.

Lead AV/VTC Engineer - General Dynamics - U.S. Southern Command

(2021-09 - 2022-06)

Responsibilities at U.S. Southern Command was to operate the Power Point Presentations VTC, to conduct pre-event planning; support event execution; administer calendar of events; maintain and operate audio visual information technology-related systems.

AV/VTC Engineer - Leidos - Hickam Air Force Base

(2019-09 - 2021-09)

My responsibility at Hickam Air Force Base was to operate the Power Point Presentations VTC, to conduct pre-event planning; support event execution; administer calendar of events; maintain and operate audio visual information technology-related systems; collect post-event feedback via survey; track room utilization of all AV equipment at PACOM PACAF HICKMAN HQ at all conference rooms, DV suites, and shared meeting TS-SCI VTC rooms. Meeting with technicians to discuss audio, lighting, and video requirements. Altering venue arrangements according to layout diagrams; laying audio and video, labeling cables; setting up and installing microphones, video monitors, projectors, speakers, and video VTC cameras; conducting sound, visual, and performance quality checks on AV equipment with technicians; inspecting mountings, and electrical equipment to ensure they conform to health and safety regulations; operating sound and visual equipment during live events; troubleshooting equipment and ensuring events run smoothly; maintaining strong customer relations; handling AV trouble tickets and assigning them to technicians.

Lead AV/VTC Engineer - General Dynamics & NES/CSRA

(2017-01 - 2019-09)

Responsible for leading the audio video installation of Central Command Centers and conference rooms with a specialization in video wall systems.

• Read and implement engineer drawing involving red line, Fiber termination Corning Location to Fiber Zone boxes and Fusion splicing, large-scale overview displays, all size rack termination.
• Implement specific technology including Trandberg VTC, Biamp, Clear One, Crestron, AMX Switcher and Extron.
• Projects included extensive travel to Kuwait, as well as multiple sites across the United States.

Lead Field Engineer - C3EL

(2016-01 - 2017-12)

Responsible for audio-video installations, with a specialization in video wall systems as well as large-scale overview displays systems in a DoD environment.

• Utilized Crestron, Extron, Cisco, AMX, BIAMP.
• Implemented specific video teleconferencing systems including Polycom and Cisco TelePresence.
• Project travel to Stuttgart, Germany Central Command Operations.

Production Engineer - Cinemassive

(2014-09 - 2015-12)

Responsible for liaising with the customer and reviewing the scope-of-work requirements.

• Troubleshoot all audio video needs.
• Maintain and communicate project progression with the customer.

Lead Technician - Audio Video & Communications

(2014-07 - 2014-08)

Completed multiple home theater installations while in-between contracts for security programs.

Lead Technician (Control Room & Central Command) - AVI/SPL

(2013-09 - 2014-07)

Responsible for the delivery of specialized video wall systems, large-scale overview displays, video teleconferencing (Polycom and Trandberg, SISCO equipment), Biamp, Clear One, and Extron, and control systems for the military and various contractors.

• Extensive travel throughout the United States to install, upgrade, and service.
• Performed on-call service with short notice in order to meet and exceed customer demands.

Lead Engineer - IZ Technologies

(2012-09 - 2013-07)

Performed audio-video installations for conference rooms and Central Command Centers, specializing in video wall systems, Fiber termination Corning Location to Fiber Zone boxes and splicing fiber, large-scale overview displays, all size rack termination, video teleconferencing (Trandberg VTC), Biamp, Clear One, Crestron, AMX Switcher and Extron.

• International travel to Afghanistan, Bagram, Kabul, Kandahar, Qatar, Dubai, as well as various sites across the United States.

C2 Video System Lead Engineer - SAIC

(2010-06 - 2012-09)

Responsible for the development, testing and fielding of complex systems in direct support of the Program Manager.

• Performed audio-video installations, specializing in video wall systems, large-scale overview displays, video teleconferencing (Trandberg VTC), Biamp, Clear One, Crestron, and Extron.
• Ensured all business process and procedures were adhered to and coordinated through the Program Manager.
• Handled numerous communication sources of multiple signal types, on large-scale video display systems, multiple peripheral displays and devices, video distribution to other locations, high quality audio systems, and wide varieties of computer systems, as well as troubleshooting, and system testing.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date schedule and in-progress-reports.
• Traveled to Afghanistan for audio-video maintenance service, upgrading systems and AV Support for three months.
• Worked at various locations, such as USCENTCOM, ISAF Headquarters, KAIA and Bagram.
• Provided operations and maintenance for the forward facilities and systems supporting all major U.S. operations including the headquarters in ISAF.
• Attended meetings at Bagram regarding upgrading command center.
• Successfully delivered audio upgrades in Qatar under cost and ahead of schedule.

Lead Technician - The Whitlock Group

(2009-10 - 2010-05)

As the project lead, responsible for audio-video systems integration encompassing boardrooms as well as teleconferencing rooms throughout Florida.

• Projects included high definition displays and projectors, video editing equipment, video teleconferencing systems, AV matrix systems, video over IP, video over fiber, and broadcast systems.
• Responsible for the planning and supervision of infrastructure installation and support systems, including the supervision of structured cable plant installations.
• Ensured project objectives were met by monitoring and measuring progress to identify variances from schedule, taking corrective actions when necessary, and closing close on-time.
• Developed project transition/turnover packages, as-built designs, specifications, and training documents.
• Responsible for site operator training, system testing, operational verification testing, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Executed reconciliation of all change orders.
• Key clients included: Florida State University; University of Southern Florida; University of Florida; The Marine Technology Program at SRI International; Miami Arena; and the Miami-Dade Police Department.

Lead Technician - The Whitlock Group

(2002-11 - 2004-07)

As the project lead, responsible for audio-video systems integration encompassing boardrooms as well as teleconferencing rooms throughout Florida.

Lead Technician - Verrex Corporation

(2007-03 - 2009-10)

Project lead technician for audiovisual installation in boardrooms and audio/video teleconferencing rooms, video walls through the U.S.

• Attended kick-off meetings with general contractors in order to gather project requirements including room layouts, timing, and schedule.
• Analyzed engineer drawings in order to determine placement of equipment.
• Traveled to corporate offices in New Jersey to attend monthly meetings.
• Key clients included: MetLife; OSG Global; Deutshe Bank and JP Morgan Chase; Naples 911 Hurricane Center; and Bright House Communications.

Lead Technician - Audio Visual Innovations (AVI)

(2004-07 - 2007-03)

Lead technician for A/V installations specializing in video wall systems, large-scale overview displays, video teleconferencing.

• Technologies included Polycom and Trandberg equipment, Biamp, Clear One, and Extron, and control systems.
• Worked with military and contractors.
• Traveled throughout the United States to install, upgrade, and repair.
• On-call to travel in short notice to meet customer demands.
• Project references include: Lockheed Martin at Cape Canaveral (published on the front cover of Sound Communications Magazine); Excelon Power; Fort Worth, Texas; Cox Communications; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; United States Central Command Network Operations Center – USCENTCOM J6 Network Operations Center (NOC); MARCENT, Intelligence Operations Center (JIOC); USSOCOM Command Center at MacDill AFB in Tampa, Florida; Florida Department of Transportation; District IV, US Postal Service in Wash

Lead Technician - Audio Visual Innovations (AVI)

(1999-03 - 2002-10)

Lead technician for A/V installations specializing in video wall systems, large-scale overview displays, video teleconferencing.

In-House Technician - Blumberg Communications

(1993-03 - 1999-02)

Responsible for setting up A/V equipment in boardrooms for customer presentations.

Fine Arts - Catholic University of Puerto Rico (1982 - 1984) Ponce, Puerto Rico