Pershing Technologies
Phillip A. has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Phillip is currently working as a Control System Engineer at Pershing Technologies since May 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Voice Over Artist.
From 2016 to 2022, Phillip A. served as the Director of Programming Services at The Karcher Group. In this role, they set standards and improved efficiency in KGI Programming Services, collaborated with the programming team on a roadmap for transitioning to modern programming practices, provided programming and engineering support, implemented a top-down QA/QC policy, and handled various aspects of project design, installation, and programming.
From 2013 to 2016, Phillip A. worked as a Design Engineer/Programmer at Diversified. Phillip was involved in the design, building, and programming of audiovisual systems in corporate and government environments. Phillip also contributed to needs assessment, installation, programming, and establishing new business.
Starting in 2007, Phillip A. held the position of Lead Sr. Programmer at The Karcher Group. Phillip'sresponsibilities included installing commercial audiovisual systems, advanced digital signal processing, video conferencing, and programming complex control systems using AMX, Crestron, and Extron.
From 2005 to 2007, Phillip A. was a Lead Installation Technician at Sight and Sound Systems Inc. Phillip led a team of junior technicians in various installation phases and managed van stock.
Prior to their career in the technology and engineering field, Phillip A. worked as a Server/Network Administrator at Bennigan's Grill and Tavern from 2001 to 2005.
Phillip A. pursued a degree in Security Risk Analysis with a focus on Information Cyber Security at Penn State World Campus from 2016 to 2017. Before that, in 2005, they obtained a certification as a Certified Fiber Optic Splicer from Wrightco Technologies, where they studied Fiber Optics, Telephony, and Data Networking. Phillip also attended Penn State University from 1998 to 2001, although no specific degree was mentioned. Phillip'sfield of study during this time was Theatre/Theater.
In addition to their educational background, Phillip A. has acquired several certifications over the years. In 2012, they became an ACE Programming Expert from AMX by HARMAN. In 2009, they obtained a certification as a Crestron Certified Programmer from Crestron Electronics. In the same year, they also achieved the Certified Technology Specialist certification from InfoComm International. Philip also holds several certifications related to various audiovisual technologies, including Extron Certified Authorized Programmer, Extron Certified ProDSP Specialist, ClearOne Professional Conferencing Products Technical Specialist, ClearOne Collaborate Video Conferencing Products Technical Specialist, Crestron Shading Solutions - Designer, Crestron DigitalMedia Certified Engineer 4K, and Crestron DigitalMedia Certified Designer 4K. Phillip also holds certifications from Crestron Technologies, such as Crestron Master Certified Programmer, Crestron Master Sales Associate - Commercial, and Crestron Master Technology Architect - Commercial. Other certifications include SVSi Addressing AV/IT Security, Biamp Tesira Forte' from Biamp Systems, Extron Control Professional from Extron Electronics, and Q-Sys Level 1 from QSC. Lastly, Philip obtained Polycom Installed Voice Sales Certification IVOS100 and Polycom Microsoft Video Endpoints Sales Certification MVEOS100 from Polycom in 2016.
Overall, Philip A. has a diverse educational and certification background, particularly in the fields of information cybersecurity, fiber optics, telephony, data networking, and theater.
Pershing Technologies
Pershing Technologies, LLC is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) focused on providing expertise for audio visual systems assessment, master planning, design, programming of associated control systems and commissioning of systems once installed. We also have acoustic specialists on staff and hold a number of security clearances. Our collective experience allows us to deliver comprehensive technology solutions to organizations of any size and complexity. We pride ourselves by thinking outside of the box and approaching projects from many different perspectives in order to reach the most practical, secure, and progressive solutions. Pershing’s mission-focused approach to design and unique understanding of secure network needs allows us to streamline processes and develop unique design solutions such as our standards-based secure VTC (video teleconferencing) switching solutions to our clients. Our comprehensive solutions enhance end user experience and facilitate mission critical services for AV Administrators. Pershing leads deployment efforts for the integration of specified product and also manages programming efforts. Our security clearances allows for broad experience in SCIF design and programming. Pershing frequently develops AV control systems and audio software applications. Our portfolio offers projects where we were tasked with the management of all technology related sub-consultants and teams during the construction administration efforts in order to ensure contracting and schedule deadlines. • enterprise video distribution and collaboration • command and control room design • IP and streaming media solutions • centralized control systems • physical and application security assessment • enterprise program and project management • 3D modeling content creation/BIM/Revit