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James C. Davis

Principal Consultant

Expertise:

Mr. Davis is responsible for conceptual design, system design, needs analysis and project management. He incorporates human factors, ergonomics, industry best practices and standards in audiovisual, information technology, control and communication systems. He has designed production studios, mobile production and uplink units, pre/postproduction suites, boardrooms, workstations, media retrieval and distribution systems. He is responsible for the design of audio, video, control, broadband, security and telecommunications systems. He also has extensive experience in program development from system integration planning and specification support through final construction documentation and proof of performance.

Background:

Since 2001:
  Principal Consultant, Communications Design Associates, Inc.
1997-2001:
  Director of Technology, Signet Electronics, Inc.
1995-1997:
  Project Engineer Manager, Wassman Audiovisual, Inc.
1991-1995:
  System Design Engineer, HB Communications, Inc.
1990-1991:
  Audio Video Mobile Design Engineer, Wolf Coach, Inc.
1987-1990:
  System Design Engineer, HB Communications, Inc.
1985-1987:
  Production Manager, Angel Sea Productions, Inc.
1983-1985:
  Regional Production Systems Manager, Continental Cablevision, Inc.
1982-1983:
  Chief Cablecast Engineer, Continental Cablevision, Inc.
1979-1982:
  Production Engineer, Citizens / Cox Cable Communications, Inc.
1977-1979:
  Technical Spec. Writer / Audio Technician, Magnavox, Inc.
1975-1977:
  Electronics Curriculum Development Mgr., US Navy
1968-1977:
  Submarine Service, US Navy

Professional Education:

Broadcast and Audiovisual
1979-2001:
  AMX, Avid Technology, Barco, Chyron, Crestron, Crosspoint Latch, Extron, Hitachi, JBL, KAVCO, Magnavox, NASA Micro Repair, NBC Studio Integration-WISE TV 33, Nutone Security, Polycom, Rauland-Borg Telecommunications, Sony Broadcast, Panasonic Broadcast, Panasonic Security, Winsted Ergonomic Design
1977-1978:
  Audio Engineering and Design, Testing Procedures – Magnavox/Philips
Radio Frequency
1979-1985:
1987-2001:
  RF Principles, Distribution and Headend Design – Blonder Tongue, Scientific Atlanta
1979-1983:
  Subscriber (SMI) System Design – Blonder Tongue, Magnavox, Scientific Atlanta
Technical Writing and Drafting
1977-1978:
  Technical Specification Writing, Drafting Principles, Audio Engineering Basics, Testing Documentation – Magnavox/Philips
Degree
1968:
  Electronic Engineering Understudy – Shoreline College

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