Gregory Schultz
AV & Network Technician
Sandton
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented AV Technician/Programmer with 3 years of experience managing multiple projects and implementing diverse AV, lighting, and control systems. Proven expertise in configuration, commissioning, and fault finding, along with adept management of tasks and resources. Skilled in infrastructure schematics creation and WAP/LAN network configuration. Recently obtained CompTIA Security+ certification, demonstrating commitment to continuous education and passion for cybersecurity. Adept at providing technical support and troubleshooting assistance, with a strong focus on ethical and honest work practices. Eager to leverage adaptable nature, fast learning ability, and strong analytical thinking in a Cybersecurity Analyst role.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Network & AV Technician
Sonic Factory
01.2022 - Current
- Implementation, configuration and commissioning of AV, lighting, and control systems.
- Effective management of multiple over-lapping projects.
- I was responsible for controlling firmware, software and file versions relating to specific systems implemented.
- Creation of infrastructure schematics and documenting updates.
- Implementation and configuration of WAP and LAN networks.
- Fault finding and rectification solutions.
- Management and delegation of tasks and resources.
- Tested and configured new hardware and software prior to deployment.
- Installed and configured specialized equipment, including control systems, security systems, and audio/visual systems.
- Provided technical support and troubleshooting assistance to customers.
- Pulled and terminated variety of cables.
- Interfaced with customers to explain operation and instill confidence in installed systems.
- Diagnosed and resolved problems with AV equipment and media management systems.
- Performed network diagnostics to determine performance levels of new installations and detect faults in existing infrastructure.
- Replaced failed hardware in server rack systems, swapping hard disks, power supplies and other field serviceable components.
- Installed patches and performed backups, system builds and image updates.
- Troubleshot hardware and software to determine and rectify network problems.
- Optimized wireless networks through strategic access point placement, enhancing connectivity throughout the facility.
- Enhanced system performance by conducting regular network maintenance and updates.
- Designed and evaluated WAN and LAN connectivity technologies.
Education
Security -
CompTIA
01.2024 - 12.2024
q-sys level 1 - undefined
QSC
01.2024 - 12.2024
Control Specialist - undefined
Extron
01.2024 - 12.2024
AV Associate - undefined
Extron
01.2023 - 12.2024
Control4 - undefined
Control4
01.2022 - 12.2022
HomeWorks QS - undefined
Lutron
01.2022 - 12.2022
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Thomas More College
01.2014 - 12.2018
Skills
Power distribution
Network configuration
System troubleshooting
IP networking
Wireless technologies
Structured cabling
Equipment testing
New technology integration
Attentive to detail
Signal troubleshooting
Problem-solving abilities
Troubleshooting equipment
Certification
CompTIA Security+
Timeline
CompTIA Security+
10-2024
Security -
CompTIA
01.2024 - 12.2024
q-sys level 1 - undefined
QSC
01.2024 - 12.2024
Control Specialist - undefined
Extron
01.2024 - 12.2024
AV Associate - undefined
Extron
01.2023 - 12.2024
Network & AV Technician
Sonic Factory
01.2022 - Current
Control4 - undefined
Control4
01.2022 - 12.2022
HomeWorks QS - undefined
Lutron
01.2022 - 12.2022
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Thomas More College
01.2014 - 12.2018
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