Dave Ragains
4056 Barnsley Dr. Orlando, FL 32812 (407) 865-4984 dragains@gmail.com
Qualifications/ Certifications
- Dante Level 3 - June 2017
- Shure Axient Certified
- Yamaha CL5 Operator Training
- D&B Factory Trained
- Meyer Factory Trained
- JBL Vertec and VTX Factory Trained
- Klippel QC and R&D Products
Professional Experience
VER Orlando, FL - Audio Engineer
February 2002 - Present
- QC Development - Developing and documenting procedures for testing all audio equipment using SMAART and Klippel software and hardware
- Audio System Design - Meyer, D&B, JBL, L’Acoustic. All sizes and formats
- System Engineer - Deployment and tuning of PA systems, SMAART
- Systems Integration - Interfacing inhouse and hired equipment in both audio and video
- Intercom Specialist - Riedel, Adam, Clearcom, 2-wire and 4-wire, Wireless, global interconnection
- Design Consulting - Network, Fiber optic, Video, LED installations
- FCC Part 74 License Holder
VER Orlando, FL - Engineering Manager
March 2013 - September 2016
- Nine employee spanning video, audio, LED, Projection, Lighting, and computer departments
- Acted as engineering hiring manager
- Responsible for scheduling based on ever changing workload and needs
- Responsible for all supplies and repair parts
Buck Algonquin Smyrna, DE - Machinist
May 1999 - August 2001
- Responsible for delivering parts on-time and to customer spec, -/+.002”
Education
Full Sail - Assoc. Show Production and Touring
August 2001 - September 2002
Career Highlights
DoD Warrior Games, 2018 - Communications designer/ Engineer - Riedel
SiriusXM Super Bowl LII, 2018 - Broadcast/ Communications designer/ Engineer - Yamaha, Dante, Riedel, Bolero
Olympic Games Rio, 2016 - Audio Engineer/ Communications Engineer - Calrec, Riedel
NFL Draft, 2013 - 2018 - Communications designer/ Engineer - Riedel
Universal Studios Volcano Bay Opening, 2017 - Transport/ System Designer/ AIC - Digico
Universal Studios King Kong Opening, 2015 - System Designer/ System Engineer - 22.1 Surround system
Universal Studios Diagon Alley, 2014 - System Designer/ System Engineer - D&B V, CL5
Apple Itunes Festival, 2010 - 2016 - Communications Designer/ Engineer
Additional Skills
Audio Consoles - well versed in support and repair of Yamaha, Digico, Avid, and Studer
Fiber Optic - Strong understanding of transport and distribution
Networking - Well versed in wired and wireless networking focusing on A/V systems including LAN and WAN
Video - Experience with HD and Ultra HD video systems
RF - Advanced knowledge of RF systems, both audio and video
Troubleshooting - Very strong troubleshooting skills honed from many years of client support
Database - Experience with Neo4j and MySQL
Data Analytics - Knowledgeable with PowerBi and Google Analytics
Programming - Arduino, Linux, machine vision
CAD/ CAM - Autodesk Fusion 360, Sketchup, TurboCAD
CNC Machining - Prototyping on home machines
Dave Ragains
4056 Barnsley Dr. Orlando, FL 32812 (407) 865-4984 dragains@gmail.com
Qualifications/ Certifications
- Dante Level 3 - June 2017
- Shure Axient Certified
- Yamaha CL5 Operator Training
- D&B Factory Trained
- Meyer Factory Trained
- JBL Vertec and VTX Factory Trained
- Klippel QC and R&D Products
Professional Experience
VER Orlando, FL - Audio Engineer
February 2002 - Present
- QC Development - Developing and documenting procedures for testing all audio equipment using SMAART and Klippel software and hardware
- Audio System Design - Meyer, D&B, JBL, L’Acoustic. All sizes and formats
- System Engineer - Deployment and tuning of PA systems, SMAART
- Systems Integration - Interfacing inhouse and hired equipment in both audio and video
- Intercom Specialist - Riedel, Adam, Clearcom, 2-wire and 4-wire, Wireless, global interconnection
- Design Consulting - Network, Fiber optic, Video, LED installations
- FCC Part 74 License Holder
VER Orlando, FL - Engineering Manager
March 2013 - September 2016
- Nine employee spanning video, audio, LED, Projection, Lighting, and computer departments
- Acted as engineering hiring manager
- Responsible for scheduling based on ever changing workload and needs
- Responsible for all supplies and repair parts
Buck Algonquin Smyrna, DE - Machinist
May 1999 - August 2001
- Responsible for delivering parts on-time and to customer spec, -/+.002”
Education
Full Sail - Assoc. Show Production and Touring
August 2001 - September 2002
Career Highlights
DoD Warrior Games, 2018 - Communications designer/ Engineer - Riedel
SiriusXM Super Bowl LII, 2018 - Broadcast/ Communications designer/ Engineer - Yamaha, Dante, Riedel, Bolero
Olympic Games Rio, 2016 - Audio Engineer/ Communications Engineer - Calrec, Riedel
NFL Draft, 2013 - 2018 - Communications designer/ Engineer - Riedel
Universal Studios Volcano Bay Opening, 2017 - Transport/ System Designer/ AIC - Digico
Universal Studios King Kong Opening, 2015 - System Designer/ System Engineer - 22.1 Surround system
Universal Studios Diagon Alley, 2014 - System Designer/ System Engineer - D&B V, CL5
Apple Itunes Festival, 2010 - 2016 - Communications Designer/ Engineer
Additional Skills
Audio Consoles - well versed in support and repair of Yamaha, Digico, Avid, and Studer
Fiber Optic - Strong understanding of transport and distribution
Networking - Well versed in wired and wireless networking focusing on A/V systems including LAN and WAN
Video - Experience with HD and Ultra HD video systems
RF - Advanced knowledge of RF systems, both audio and video
Troubleshooting - Very strong troubleshooting skills honed from many years of client support
Database - Experience with Neo4j and MySQL
Data Analytics - Knowledgeable with PowerBi and Google Analytics
Programming - Arduino, Linux, machine vision
CAD/ CAM - Autodesk Fusion 360, Sketchup, TurboCAD
CNC Machining - Prototyping on home machines