Automation Control
After starting with Temple University in 2014, I began reviewing the learning spaces at the campus. During this review process, I noticed many classrooms lacked basic controls. This required users to manually control the technology within the classrooms, which is not ideal!
A whiteboard with markup during my installation process of automation control technology
Learning & Meeting Spaces
In 2015, I initially upgraded 13 classrooms and 3 meeting rooms using a low-cost solution built around IR technology. It worked great and the faculty welcomed the improvement. However, I wanted to take it a step further.
The problem with IR technology is that it is a unidirectional command protocol. I wanted the ability to control the technology, and know the current device status, for example, if the device is currently powered on or off.
In order to achieve this, I had to upgrade the controllers, wiring, and interfaces to a more advanced solution that offered additional control protocols. I looked into the typical big names of the industry and ultimately landed on Kramer due to their cloud integration. I became certified in Kramer Control Programming & Design and began the planning process to upgrade the learning spaces again.
In 2018, I began rolling out new hardware and custom interfaces for each learning space!
Classroom Support.mp4Demonstration of a support request using a custom support server integrated with my interface
VID_20190813_093351.mp4Demonstration of me controlling cameras on my classroom interface
Experience
Professional experience working with automation control since 2015
Became certified in Kramer Control Programming and Design
Upgraded every learning and meeting space with new technology
Installed the technology in-house and completely bypassed expensive vendors costs
Wired all new technology back to the controller using various protocols to seamlessly control everything
Designed and programmed all interfaces to control the new technology for each space