Brandon Merrin has a diverse work experience history. Brandon started their career as a Construction Laborer at CommBuild Constr. in 2009 and worked there until 2012. Brandon then worked as a Dispatch Agent at Integrated Services for a brief period in 2012. In 2013, they briefly worked as a Blitz Team Lead at Samsung Electronics before becoming self-employed as a Soccer Referee, managing play on the field and diffusing conflicts between players, parents, and coaches. In 2015, they transitioned into the food service industry as a Lead Server at Black Bear Diner, where they handled customer service, table waiting, and general cleaning tasks. Brandon then pursued a career in the gaming industry by working as a Quality Assurance Tester at React Games from 2016 to 2017, meticulously testing software and reporting issues. From 2018 to 2022, they worked as a Programmer at GENCOMM, specializing in A/V control programming using QSC, Crestron, Extron, and other technologies. Currently, they hold the position of Senior AV Programmer at Ford Audio-Video, focusing on the integration of AV equipment for custom use.
Brandon Merrin has a diverse education history in the fields of computer games, programming skills, and engineering. From 2012 to 2019, they attended the University of Utah where they pursued a degree in Film Entertainment Arts and Engineering, specializing in Computer Games and Programming Skills. During this time, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in the same field. Prior to their university studies, Brandon earned an Autodesk Inventor Skills Certificate from Jordan Applied Technology Center between 2010 and 2012.
In addition to their formal education, Brandon has obtained various certifications. In 2020, they completed the Crestron Certified Programmer Level 1 course at Crestron Electronics, obtained the Dante Level 2 certification from Audinate, and obtained the Integrated Systems Level 2 certification from Shure Incorporated. In 2019, they completed the Control 201 course at QSC, and in 2018, they obtained the Harmon Core Essentials certification from AMX by HARMAN and became a Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) through AVIXA. Furthermore, Brandon holds an Adobe Photoshop Skills Certificate from Alta High School, and learned Autodesk AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor at Jordan Applied Technology Center. The specific months and years of their certification completion for Adobe Photoshop Skills Certificate and Autodesk AutoCAD are not provided.
August, 2022 - present