Praburaj Raj
Audio Visual Specialist
Alain,AZ
Summary
Experienced AV & Electronics Engineer with over 18+ years of experience in Research and development, Service and Support. Excited about finding new techniques and approaches for designing, developing, adapting, installing, test and maintaining electronic components. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
AV Support Specialist
United Arab Emirates University
Al Ain
01.2014 - Current
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Maintaining & Trouble shooting all types of electronics hardware based on our team request.
- Researching and developing, planning & design for new AV projects and enhancing projects.
- Preparing tender, procurement list, technical reports, testing & commissioning reports.
- Handling AV store & inventory database. Initial receiving preparation, technical report preparation, data entry, materials arrangements, preparing delivery note, assets data preparation, collecting delivering materials in and out as per the users request, bar code managing, registering warranty, follow up with supplier and vendor for delivery, warranty, support & training.
- Coordination and supervision in production of all audio and video projects. knowledge transfer and supervised all team members under audio visual sector responsible for handling technical support and customer service issues.
- Responsible in installation, integration, configuration, operation and maintenance of audio, video, and telecommunication products. assists in pulling and terminating of control, shielded, power, and network cables and supervises connections to make sure that all wiring according to plans.
- Created documentation for solutions. helped general manager out with number of things.
- Collaborate with employees to make sure timely delivery of information.
- Worked closely with current coworkers to establish rapport and provide continuing guidance.
- Supervised and evaluated business performance in relation to business goals.
- Determine formats, techniques, content, levels, and media required to efficiently accomplish production goals within budget.
- Attend trade shows, read trade publications, and network with industry experts to stay informed.
- Cleaning monitors and lenses, replacing batteries, and changing light bulbs are basic maintenance activities. Aided in specialized, sophisticated in-service engineering by giving technical assistance and teaching to employees or customers on equipment standards.
- Prepare essential criteria, processes, reports, or plans for project's effective completion, taking into account site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance, or testing.
- Construct, relocate, or install equipment, facilities, goods, or systems according to engineering drawings or requirements.
- Utilize software and tools for computer-aided engineering and design to carry out engineering tasks. Assess operating systems, prototypes, and proposals and make repair or design changes depending on criteria such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
- Plan and conduct research, methodology, and techniques to apply electrical theory concepts to engineering projects.
- Discuss current and future engineering projects or products with engineers, clients, suppliers, or others. Assist with specialized, complex in-service engineering by providing technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards.
- Create, evaluate, or keep maintenance schedules, design projects, or operational reports or charts up to date.
- Determine material and equipment requirements and place orders for supply. prepare documentation containing confidential descriptions or specifications of proprietary hardware or software, product development or launch timelines, product prices, or information concerning product performance flaws.
- Examine electronic equipment, instruments, goods, or systems for compliance with specifications, safety standards, or relevant rules or laws.
- Investigate or create innovative green electronics technologies, such as lighting, optical data storage systems, or energy-efficient televisions.
- Examine green consumer electronics applications for consumer electronics gadgets, power saving devices for computers or televisions, and energy efficient power chargers.
- Represent organization at conferences, meetings, boards, panels, committees, or working groups to present, explain, or defend results or recommendations, negotiate concessions or agreements, or exchange information.
- Develop or carry out operating, maintenance, or testing processes for electronic goods, components, equipment, or systems.
- Managed records of daily data transmission transactions, faults and corrective measures, or installation tasks.
- Entered commands and watch system work to ensure proper operations and spot problems.
- Attend seminars, workshops, or other training to learn new tools and technology. Test electronics systems with common test tools, assess findings, and decide whether adjustments are necessary based on performance.
- Revise or develop preventive maintenance methods for components or systems and Obtain and maintain inventory.
- Keep system logs or manuals for testing and operation.
- Identify and fix equipment problems, working with manufacturers or field personnel to get replacement parts as needed.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results
Testing & Production Engineer
Rave Technology
Shenzhen
06.2012 - 12.2013
- Liaised with sub-contractors to implement production testing and training of local support personnel.
- Created comprehensive test plans, test scripts and use cases to support testing objectives.
- Managed time and test system resources to meet quality objectives and cost estimates.
- Reviewed, evaluated and identified requirements for testability.
- Extensive experience of end-user computing infrastructure.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills including report writing.
- Presence of analytical mind and advanced quality techniques, providing training to product department to make to good sense.
- Manage operator daily work, make production run smoothly, reduce production cost, testing product, quality control and test. daily mass production support-yield monitoring and providing recommendations and solutions on equipment troubleshooting, productivity improvement.
- Responsible for test process related consumable improvement and management.
- Set up and follow experience for verification or failure cause seeking or setting fine tuning.
- Plan, prepare and conduct training to engineers, technicians and operators.
- To be involved in various costs saving, quality, productivity improvement and other value add projects.
- Good R&D sense in electronics, follow the team work in assembling production. knowledge of Audio / Video industry standards policies and practices. worked in shifts and in a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays is essential. 24/7 availability on call basis.
- Read blueprints, wiring schematics, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions to assemble electronic systems.
- Control expenditures by reviewing or preparing budgets and cost estimates for equipment, building, and installation projects.
- Analyze project feasibility, system requirements, capacity, cost, and customer needs.
Electronics Engineer (Evening Shift)
AGS InfoTech Private Ltd
Chennai
12.2008 - 03.2012
- Repaired printed circuit boards or subassemblies by replacing electronic and or mechanical components in correct orientation.
- Authored technical manuals in MS Word and assembly drawings in MS Visio for various products.
- Conducted in-depth defect analysis for completed assemblies and components to root cause level.
- Assist with specialized, complex in-service engineering by providing technical support and instruction to staff or customers regarding equipment standards.
- Develop or carry out operating, maintenance, or testing processes for electronic goods, components, equipment, or systems. Prepare essential criteria, processes, reports, or plans for project's effective completion, taking into account site preparation, facility validation, installation, quality assurance or testing.
- Construct, relocate, or install equipment, facilities, goods, or systems according to engineering drawings or requirements. Increase technical performance by planning, designing applications or adjustments for electronic attributes utilized in components, products, or systems.
- Examine electronic equipment, instruments, goods, or systems for compliance with specifications, safety standards, or relevant rules or laws.
- Assess operating systems, prototypes, and proposals and make repair or design changes depending on criteria such as environment, service, cost, and system capabilities.
- Utilize software and tools for computer-aided engineering and design to carry out engineering tasks. Manage or coordinate actions involving production, building, installation, maintenance, operation, or modification of electronic equipment, goods, or systems.
Service In-Charge
Sun Electronics And Communications
Kanyakumari
08.2006 - 06.2008
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Onboarded new temps by entering employee information into systems.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Installation of SMD chipsets IC, service the mobile phones & telephones.
- Installation of circuits board in electronics home appliances, installation of satellite TVs & home theaters, service and maintenance of all electronic Kit, assembling LV power supply.
- Assisted with integration and installation projects on site as needed. Worked with engineer to verify accuracy of as-built drawings and code changes to integrated systems. Set up, operated, and removed audiovisual equipment.
- Maintained and checked proper functioning of equipment’s Liaised with spokesperson and broadcasters on alternative media and Set-up LCD projectors for video presentation.
- Examine equipment or component needs, sources, prices, and supply schedules.
- Use hand tools or soldering iron to repair or replace circuitry or electronic components that are broken or not performing correctly. Build, inspect, or repair electronic equipment utilizing hand tools or power machinery in accordance with blueprints, schematics, technical manuals.
Education
Diploma - Electronics Technology
INDIAN TECHNICAL EDUCATION SOCIETY
India 04.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Prist Deemed To Be University
India 06.2008 - 03.2022
Council of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Indian Institute Of Industry Interaction Education
India 12.2014 - 10.2018
Skills
Planning, Idea exchange, Prioritization & Stress management
Certification
Certified Technology Specialist
Timeline
Cyber Security, Jahiz
11-2022
Certified Technology Specialist
06-2022
Council of Engineering - Electronics & Communication
Indian Institute Of Industry Interaction Education
12.2014 - 10.2018
AV Support Specialist
United Arab Emirates University
01.2014 - Current
Testing & Production Engineer
Rave Technology
06.2012 - 12.2013
Electronics Engineer (Evening Shift)
AGS InfoTech Private Ltd
12.2008 - 03.2012
Bachelor of Technology - Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Prist Deemed To Be University
06.2008 - 03.2022
Service In-Charge
Sun Electronics And Communications
08.2006 - 06.2008
Diploma - Electronics Technology
INDIAN TECHNICAL EDUCATION SOCIETY
04.2002 - 05.2003
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