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I’m William Gruber, an audio engineer and A1 technician based in Naperville, Illinois. I have extensive experience mixing live sound and studio sessions, with hands-on expertise in Pro Tools, Dante, Shure, Yamaha, and Smaart. I excel at delivering clear, balanced audio for general sessions, conventions, exhibit booths, and premieres.
I’m passionate about getting the best sound for panel discussions, corporate events, and live calls across Zoom, Teams, and audio over IP. I thrive in fast-paced environments, handling networking, wiring, and troubleshooting to keep shows on schedule and sounding great.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Audio Engineer and A1 at Frost Chicago
January 1, 2025 - PresentA1 and audio engineer for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; responsible for setups and breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video; clients include Chicago Park District, University of Chicago, St Jude, Loyola, and Field Museum.
Audio Engineer and A1 at AV Chicago
January 1, 2024 - PresentA1 and audio engineer for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; setups and breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video; clients include BlackRock, Emirates, Microsoft, Monroe Capital, Soho House, MacArthur Foundation, Brandlive, Innoviapro, 4Wall, Grantmakers, JDC, JUF, Surge Institutes, University of Chicago, and Walter Foundation.
Audio Engineer & A1 at Creative Technologies
January 1, 2024 - PresentAudio engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video; clients include Microsoft Ignite 2024, Salesforce, Microsoft AI 2025, & Goldman Sachs.
Audio Engineer & A1 at Let’s Create Something
January 1, 2019 - PresentAudio engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video; clients include Apple Ted Lasso, Netflix Bigmouth, Paramount+, AFI FilmFest, & San Vicente Bungalows.
Audio Engineer & A1 at VCIA
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023Audio engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video.
Audio Engineer, A1, A2, Stage Manager at Encore at the Beverly Hilton
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2019Responsibilities included setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video; roles included Audio Engineer, A1, A2, and Stage Manager.
Audio Engineer & A1 at AMP’D Entertainment
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019Audio engineer and A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video; clients included Fender, UCLA, Karl Storz, Tedx, Gartner Summit, Vans, Delta, Unionbank, ThinkLA, Canyon Partners, AARP, WorldTeaExpo, HiltonGolfClassic, Wella, & LA Coliseum.
Audio Engineer & A1 at ShowTDAudio
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Audio engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video; clients included UnionBank, Cadillac, & Warby Parker.
Audio Engineer & A1 at V3
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012Audio engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video; clients included E3, Buena Vista Games, Microsoft, E4all, AFM, PRG, Swank, & Projections.
Audio Engineer & A1 at VTS
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012Audio engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video; clients included Nike, Infocomm, IBM, Intel, Freeman, Wired NextFest, Xbox, & AV Concepts.
Audio Engineer & A1 at Bigger Hammer
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009Audio engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video; clients included Lady Gaga, Tom Petty, John Mayer, Black Eyed Peas, Van Halen, 311, Stevie Nicks, Justin Timberlake, Maroon 5, Christina Aguilera, Jack Black, & Nine Inch Nails.
Audio Engineer / A1 at Frost Chicago
January 1, 2025 - PresentSetups & breakdowns for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths, including audio, lighting, and video; clients included Chicago Park District, University of Chicago, St Jude, Loyola, and Field Museum.
Audio Engineer / A1 at AV Chicago
January 1, 2024 - PresentSetups & breakdowns for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; clients included BlackRock, Emirates, Microsoft, Monroe Capital, Soho House, MacArthur Foundation, Brandlive, Innoviapro, 4Wall, Grantmakers, JDC, JUF, Surge Institutes, University of Chicago, Walter Foundation.
Audio Engineer / A1 at Creative Technologies
January 1, 2024 - PresentSetups & breakdowns for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; responsibilities include audio, lighting, and video; clients include Microsoft Ignite 2024, Salesforce, Microsoft AI 2025, and Goldman Sachs.
Audio Engineer / A1 at Let’s Create Something
January 1, 2019 - PresentSetups & breakdowns for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; clients include Apple Ted Lasso, Netflix Bigmouth, Paramount+, AFI FilmFest, and SanVicenteBungalows.
Audio Engineer / A1 at VCI
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023General sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; clients included Disney D23, Paramount Studios, Novelis, LA City Council, Cajon School District, Cleveland Research, Octane, and Cardiology Summit.
Audio Engineer, A1 at Encore at the Beverly Hilton
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2019Setups & breakdowns for audio, lighting, and video; roles included Audio Engineer, A1, A2, and Stage Manager; clients included Goldman Sachs, Bafta’s, Producers Guild, Disney, TCA, GLAAD, ADL, Lexus, National Geographic, WME, UCLA, SAG-AFTRA, Northrup Grumman, Cedar Sinai, Tony Bennett, Hailey Steinfeld, KISS.
Audio Engineer / A1 at AMP’D Entertainment
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019General sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; clients include Fender, UCLA, Karl Storz, Tedx, Gartner Summit, Vans, Delta, Unionbank, ThinkLA, Canyon Partners, AARP, WorldTeaExpo, HiltonGolfClassic, Wella, and LA Coliseum.
Audio Engineer / A1 at ShowTD Audio
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019General sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; clients included UnionBank, Cadillac, and Warby Parker.
Audio Engineer / A1 at V3
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012General sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; clients included E3, Buena Vista Games, Microsoft, E4all, AFM, PRG, Swank, and Projections.
Audio Engineer / A1 at VTS
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012General sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; clients included Nike, Infocomm, IBM, Intel, Freeman, Wired NextFest, Xbox, and AV Concepts.
Audio Engineer / A1 at Bigger Hammer
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009General sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths; clients included Lady Gaga, Tom Petty, John Mayer, Black Eyed Peas, Van Halen, 311, Stevie Nicks, Justin Timberlake, Maroon5, Christina Aguilera, Jack Black, Tenacious D, and Nine Inch Nails.
Audio Engineer & A1 at Let's Create Something
January 1, 2019 - PresentSetups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video.
Audio Engineer & A1 at VCIAudio
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023Setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video.
Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths at AMP’D Entertainment
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2019Setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video.
Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths at ShowTDAudio
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2019Setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video.
Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths at V3
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012Setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video.
Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths at VTS Audio
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012Setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video.
Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths at Bigger Hammer
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2009Setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video.
Audio Engineer and A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths at Frost Chicago
January 1, 2025 - PresentSetups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths. Clients included: Chicago Park District, University of Chicago, St Jude, Loyola, and Field Museum.
Audio Engineer and A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths at AV Chicago
January 1, 2024 - PresentSetups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video. Clients: BlackRock, Emirates, Microsoft, Monroe Capital, Soho House, MacArthur Foundation, Brandlive, Innoviapro, 4Wall, Grantmakers, JDC, JUF, Surge Institutes, University of Chicago, & Walter Foundation.
Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths at Creative Technologies
January 1, 2024 - PresentAudio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths. Setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video. Clients: Microsoft Ignite 2024, Salesforce, Microsoft AI 2025, & Goldman Sachs.
Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths at Let’s Create Something
January 1, 2019 - PresentAudio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths. Setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video. Clients: Apple Ted Lasso, Netflix Bigmouth, Paramount+, AFI FilmFest, & San Vicente Bungalows.
Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths at VCI
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths. Setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video. Clients: Disney D23, Paramount Studios, Novelis, LA City Council, Cajon School District, Cleveland Research, Octane, & Cardiology Summit.
Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths at VTS
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2012Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths. Clients: Nike, Infocomm, IBM, Intel, Freeman, Wired NextFest, Xbox, & AV Concepts.
Audio Engineer & A1 at Frost Chicago
January 1, 2025 - PresentSetups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths.
Audio Engineer & A1 at AV Chicago
January 1, 2024 - PresentSetups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths.
Audio Engineer & A1 at VCI
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2023Setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths.
Audio Engineer / A1 at VCIA
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2023Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths. Responsibilities include setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video. Clients: Disney D23, Paramount Studios, Novelis, LA City Council, Cajon School District, Cleveland Research, Octane, & Cardiology Summit.
Audio Engineer / A1 at Encore at the Beverly Hilton
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2019Audio Engineer, A1, A2, Stage Manager. Responsibilities include setups & breakdowns including audio, lighting, and video. Clients: Goldman Sachs, Bafta’s, Producers Guild, Disney, TCA, GLAAD, ADL, Lexus, National Geographic, WME, UCLA, SAG-AFTRA, Northrop Grumman, Cedar Sinai, Tony Bennett, Hailey Steinfeld, KISS.
Audio Engineer / A1 at ShowTDAudio
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths. Clients: UnionBank, Cadillac, & Warby Parker.
Audio Engineer / A1 at V3Audio
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012Audio Engineer & A1 for general sessions, convention center breakouts, and exhibit booths. Clients: E3, Buena Vista Games, Microsoft, E4all, AFM, PRG, Swank, & Projections.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Bachelor of Arts Degree at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Bachelor of Arts Degree at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Bachelor of Arts Degree at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Bachelor of Arts Degree at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Bachelor of Arts Degree at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Bachelor of Arts Degree at Columbia College Chicago
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026Qualifications
Dante 1 & 2 Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Clearcom Helixnet & Freespeak2 Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026L’Acoustics System & Workflow
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026L’Acoustics System Implementation
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026L’Acoustics Drive System
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Clearcom Helixnet & Freespeak2
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Dante 1 & 2 Certificates
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026L’Acoustics System & Workflow
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026L’Acoustics System Implementation
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026L’Acoustics Drive System
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Clearcom Helixnet & Freespeak2
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Dante 1 & 2 Certificates
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026L’Acoustics System & Workflow
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026L’Acoustics System Implementation
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026L’Acoustics Drive System
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026Clearcom Helixnet & Freespeak2
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Dante 1 & 2 Certificates
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026L’Acoustics System & Workflow
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026L’Acoustics System Implementation
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026L’Acoustics Drive System
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Clearcom Helixnet & Freespeak2
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Dante 1 & 2 Certificates
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026L’Acoustics System & Workflow
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026L’Acoustics System Implementation
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026L’Acoustics Drive System
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Clearcom Helixnet & Freespeak2
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Dante 1 & 2 Certificates
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026L’Acoustics System & Workflow
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026L’Acoustics System Implementation
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026L’Acoustics Drive System
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026Clearcom Helixnet & Freespeak2
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026Dante 1 & 2 Certificates
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026L’Acoustics System & Workflow
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026L’Acoustics System Implementation
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026L’Acoustics Drive System
January 11, 2030 - March 14, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other, Education
Experience Level
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