John Siska

Background

About John Siska

Dedicated integrator/project engineer bringing 20 years of experience in Audio-Visual integration, technical design, and production management, within diverse industries. A Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Committed to building high-performing teams. Proficient in planning, coordinating, and executing successful facility strategies. DESIGN: Technical and media design.of commercial, hospitality, educational, and business environments. Ranging from audio systems, architectural lighting digital signage, and security automation. PROJECT MANAGEMENT Maintain Gantt charts and budgets written and fulfilled requests for proposals (RFP), service contracts, and equipment maintenance schedules. Fulfill clients’ budget expectations with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. Layout as-built documentation and drawings for new technology construction projects. HARDWARE: Technical knowledge of new and emerging hardware in the AV industry: including large-format projection; theater-sized audio systems, LED Screens, Digital Signage, and show control including Medallion, Crestron, and AMX. Concurrently, working in a collaborative environment. SOFTWARE: Working skill set includes CMMS Fixx design, FCP Studio, FCP X, Motion, After Effects, and Premier. Knowledge of specialty software such as Medialon, Omnivex, FWI, RTI, BSS, Red Giant, and Squeeze. VIDEO and EDITING: Professional Videographer and editor. Collaborate, Shoot, and Edit Video projects. Projects include Documentary Style Corporate interviews Handheld run and gun video and special effects projects. CAMERA KNOWLEDGE: DLSR camera's Panasonic, Nikon and Canon. ENG Sony PDW series and Panasonic P2. GoPro GREEN SCREEN AND LIGHTING TECH: Have successfully shot and lit projects for fundraising, Training, and PSA-style Videos for Corporate distribution. BROADCAST AND TRANSMISSION: Designed and Implemented. Microwave Broadcast service system for the Shedd aquarium with five broadcast service panels into a Matrix switched environment to allow IDO and ODU Microwave transmission to the Chicago Switch and other Teleports. Working knowledge of Microwave and Satellite transmission systems.