Antonio Di Gioia
Walthamstow,London
Summary
Accomplished Audio Visual System engineer with 18 years of experience in the effective, designing , operation and completion of complex projects. Using excellent planning abilities, analytical skills and
meticulous attention to detail to ensure smooth-running, high-quality AV deployments across diverse platforms.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior AV Engineer/Project lead
Tottenham Hotspur Football club
London, UK
2021.01 - Current
- Designing, implementing and maintaining State of the art Audio Visual solutions at Tottenham Hotspur Football club training ground and office .
- Developing standardised solutions focused on resiliency and centralised monitoring platforms.
- Presenting design proposals to senior management for assessment and approval.
- Developed design guidelines and standards to maintain consistency across projects.
- Analysing performances of legacy AV infrastructure to identify potential areas of improvements.
- Collaborating with architects, building contractors and IT Team to create integrated Audiovisual solutions.
- leading the technical operation during football season and other major events.
Senior AV Commissioning Engineering
Crossover AV
London
2019.12 - 2020.12
- Implemented procedures and processes during design, commissioning and installing AV systems for a fast growing AV integrator.
- Used exceptional communication abilities to effectively collaborate with project stakeholders, aiding the smooth running of AV projects.
- Collaborated with Clients to determine AV requirements for a variety of projects, implemented and monitored progress as required.
- Produced system schematics and project related documentation in line with company standardisation.
- Commissioned AV systems, ensuring functionality and performance levels of various elements including conferencing, collaboration, Audio and video distribution systems.
- Managed project's handover to clients, end-users training and final documentation delivery.
AV Commissioning Engineer
AVMI
London, London
2016.01 - 2019.12
- Commissioned and Engineered AV Systems such as, Video and Audio over IP solutions, in Auditoriums, Broadcast studio and display solutions.
- utilised industry standard audio DSP such as QSYS, Biamp, BSS to design audio distribution systems.
- Created Network schedules and updated project documents in line with client requirements.
- Read and interpreted AV drawings and schematics to complete system configuration in line with project requirements.
- Scheduled and coordinated commissioning visits with project managers to determine needs and requirements.
AV System Engineer
AVMI - Bank of America Merrill Lynch
London
2014.12 - 2015.12
- On site role at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, worked with Projects and Operation team, in delivering numbers of AV System Integrations in different locations across EMEA.
- Developed Projects plans in collaboration with counterparts and 3rd party suppliers.
- Commissioned Audio Visual systems such as meeting rooms, Live event spaces, and communication systems.
- Supported and maintained audio DSP, videoconferencing systems and live event broadcast equipment.
- Monitored and Maintained AV System performances across various sites in UK and EMEA.
AV Maintenance Engineer
AVMI- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
London
2011.09 - 2014.12
- Maintained and monitored performances of AV integrated systems across multiple site.
- Organised and documented maintenance processes to meet long-term upkeep requirements of AV systems.
- Setup up AV equipment providing technical support on numbers of high profile events.
- Delivered, installed and operated equipment across varied set-ups to meet bespoke client demands.
- Set up AV systems, ensuring functionality and performance levels of various elements including audio distribution, conferencing, projection, recording and playback.
AV Event Technician
AVMI- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
London
2009.09 - 2011.09
- Planned live events and company wide broadcast with number internal/external clients and event organizers.
- Coordinated local crew and worldwide counterparts, certifying quality control and operation of the event.
- Setup and operated digital sound desks, visual mixers, graphics switcher and Comms party Lines.
- Recorded sound and video for later direct use or editing.
- Verified the System functionality during event technical setup.
Sound Engineer
London Metropolitan University
London
2008.02 - 2009.09
- On site lead technician responsible of all aspects live events and AV facilities in two venues of London Metropolitan University campuses (The Rocket Complex, The Hub)
- Meat with promoters for technical consultation advising clients for best use of the facilities.
- Sound Engineered numbers of performances for internal and external clients.
Education
DANTE Level 1, 2 and 3 -
Audinate
Dante Doman Manager -
Audinate
QSYS Control 101 - 102 -
QSYS Academy
Audio Basic For Meetings And Conferences -
AVIXA
Design Level 1 and 2 -
AMX Academy
Online AMX Control Systems and Networking Essential -
AMX Academy
Crestron -
Programming Level1
Television Technology -
BBC Academy
London, ENGBSc (Hons) - Music Technology Audio Systems
London Metropolitan University
London, ENG 2004.09 - 2008.06
Access Course - Sound Engineering and Electronics -
Lambeth College
2001.09 - 2002.01
Skills
- Comprehensive audio and video over IP knowledge
- Infrastructure planning and design
- AV equipment design, deployment and operation
- AV troubleshooting
- Audio engineering and DSP design
- Technical diagnosis
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Planning and Coordination
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Languages
English
Italian
Spanish
Timeline
Senior AV Engineer/Project lead
Tottenham Hotspur Football club
2021.01 - Current
Senior AV Commissioning Engineering
Crossover AV
2019.12 - 2020.12
AV Commissioning Engineer
AVMI
2016.01 - 2019.12
AV System Engineer
AVMI - Bank of America Merrill Lynch
2014.12 - 2015.12
AV Maintenance Engineer
AVMI- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
2011.09 - 2014.12
AV Event Technician
AVMI- Bank of America Merrill Lynch
2009.09 - 2011.09
Sound Engineer
London Metropolitan University
2008.02 - 2009.09
BSc (Hons) - Music Technology Audio Systems
London Metropolitan University
2004.09 - 2008.06
Access Course - Sound Engineering and Electronics -
Lambeth College
2001.09 - 2002.01
DANTE Level 1, 2 and 3 -
Audinate
Dante Doman Manager -
Audinate
QSYS Control 101 - 102 -
QSYS Academy
Audio Basic For Meetings And Conferences -
AVIXA
Design Level 1 and 2 -
AMX Academy
Online AMX Control Systems and Networking Essential -
AMX Academy
Crestron -
Programming Level1
Television Technology -
BBC Academy