I’m Joseph Colley, a Senior AV Design Engineer with more than 30 years of experience delivering sophisticated AV, UC, and AV-over-IP systems across corporate, education, hospitality, and sports environments. I excel at translating complex client requirements into scalable, reliable designs and collaborating closely with sales and project management to drive successful outcomes. My hands-on expertise includes DSP programming, control systems, and acoustical modeling using Biamp Tesira and Crestron, with a strong emphasis on quality, sustainability, and meeting budget goals. I thrive on standardizing room types, enabling multi-site rollouts, and delivering exceptional user experiences through thoughtful system architecture and robust project execution.

Joseph Colley

I’m Joseph Colley, a Senior AV Design Engineer with more than 30 years of experience delivering sophisticated AV, UC, and AV-over-IP systems across corporate, education, hospitality, and sports environments. I excel at translating complex client requirements into scalable, reliable designs and collaborating closely with sales and project management to drive successful outcomes. My hands-on expertise includes DSP programming, control systems, and acoustical modeling using Biamp Tesira and Crestron, with a strong emphasis on quality, sustainability, and meeting budget goals. I thrive on standardizing room types, enabling multi-site rollouts, and delivering exceptional user experiences through thoughtful system architecture and robust project execution.

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I’m Joseph Colley, a Senior AV Design Engineer with more than 30 years of experience delivering sophisticated AV, UC, and AV-over-IP systems across corporate, education, hospitality, and sports environments. I excel at translating complex client requirements into scalable, reliable designs and collaborating closely with sales and project management to drive successful outcomes.

My hands-on expertise includes DSP programming, control systems, and acoustical modeling using Biamp Tesira and Crestron, with a strong emphasis on quality, sustainability, and meeting budget goals. I thrive on standardizing room types, enabling multi-site rollouts, and delivering exceptional user experiences through thoughtful system architecture and robust project execution.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Design Engineer at Alpha
June 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Engineer AV, AV-over-IP, UC, video walls, control, and digital signage systems for corporate, higher-ed, sports, entertainment, and hospitality environments. Translate sales concepts into complete system designs, including signal flow diagrams, network topologies, rack elevations, and I/O schedules. Coordinate DSP and control requirements with Q-Sys, Crestron, and Extron programmers to ensure consistent user experience and adherence to project standards. Design UC room solutions for standardized room types. Provide design support to sales and estimating, including BOMs and value-engineering options to meet client budgets.
IP TV Design Engineer at AVI Systems
April 1, 2022 - February 1, 2024
Produced AV, UC/VTC, AV-over-IP, control, and digital signage designs for corporate offices, campuses, and public-facing spaces, focusing on integrator-ready documentation. Developed signal flow, device layouts, rack elevations, and riser diagrams to support installation, commissioning, and long-term serviceability. Provided pre-sales engineering support with concepts, preliminary BOMs, and budget estimates aligning with client requirements and integration best practices. Coordinated DSP and control requirements for Biamp Tesira, Q-Sys, Crestron, and AMX within customer IT/network standards.
Design Engineer at Network Cabling Services (NCS)
July 1, 2020 - April 1, 2022
Designed AV, VTC, control, and digital signage systems for corporate offices, municipal buildings, public safety facilities, schools, and hospitality spaces. Supported sales and estimating by developing system concepts, equipment lists, and budgetary pricing for design-build and competitive bid opportunities. Coordinated DSP programming (Biamp Tesira, Q-Sys) and Crestron-based audio, video, and control systems with programming and commissioning teams. Performed acoustical modeling in EASE and Bose Modeler to validate SPL coverage and intelligibility for auditoriums, council chambers, and multipurpose rooms.
Audio-Video Design Engineer at AVI-SPL
October 1, 2019 - June 1, 2020
Engineered AV, VTC, control, and digital signage systems for boardrooms, conference centers, higher-ed classrooms, and worship facilities as part of integrator design-build teams. Produced detailed design packages, including floor plans, elevations, one-line diagrams, and equipment schedules to support installation and commissioning. Partnered with sales and PM teams to align scope, budget, and schedule; defined DSP (Biamp/Q-Sys) and control (Crestron/AMX) programming requirements and coordinated with programming resources to deliver consistent user interfaces.
Audio Video Design Engineer at 5 North Media
February 1, 2018 - October 1, 2019
Designed AV, control, and digital signage systems for hotels, mixed-use developments, retail, restaurants, and conference spaces, supporting national brand standards. Provided system concepts, device selections, and drawings for design-build and rollout programs; supported estimating and sales engineering. Delivered DSP programming for Bose, Biamp, Symetrix, BSS, and DBX systems and created acoustical models using Bose Modeler and Auditioner to verify coverage and performance. Helped standardize system designs for repeat hospitality and retail clients, improving deployment speed and consistency across locations.
Audio Video Design Engineer at OnSite Media
March 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Engineered AV, control, and digital signage systems for corporate boardrooms, hotels, resorts, malls, retail stores, restaurants, and conference facilities. Developed standard design templates and room-type packages for hospitality and retail deployments, enabling efficient multi-site rollouts. Programmed and tuned DSP systems (Bose, Biamp, Symetrix, BSS, DBX) and performed acoustical modeling with Bose Modeler and Auditioner. Supported field teams with design clarifications, change evaluations, and on-site adjustments to maintain intent while accommodating real-world conditions.
Audio-Video Design Engineer at Mood Media
August 1, 2012 - March 1, 2016
Designed AV, control, digital signage, and VTC systems for hospitality, retail, corporate boardrooms, universities, and conference facilities. Produced CAD drawings, system one-lines, risers, and equipment schedules; coordinated with PM and install teams to ensure designs were buildable and serviceable. Programmed Bose/Biamp/Symetrix/DBX DSP systems and supported field tuning and commissioning. Contributed to standardization of AV and music system designs for national hospitality and retail accounts.
Project Manager / System Designer at Intermountain Design, Inc. / AAtronics, LLC
February 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Managed AV and communication system projects, coordinating with GCs, trades, and internal crews to meet integrator schedule, budget, and quality targets. Performed acoustic testing (RT60, STI, NC) and developed EASE/Bose models for stadiums, arenas, churches, hospitals, and university spaces. Delivered system designs for audio, nurse call, communication, control, and PA systems in healthcare, education, government, and worship environments.
Systems Designer at Dallas, TX (various)
April 1, 1998 - August 1, 2000
Designed and documented sound systems, TV broadcast systems, and control systems for stadiums, arenas, convention centers, airports, courtrooms, universities, and houses of worship. Produced CAD drawings (floor plans, one-lines, risers, wiring diagrams, 3D loudspeaker cluster renderings) and coordinated construction documents with architects and engineers. Managed installation crews and schedules; performed rack builds, wiring, and device installation.
CAD Draftsman / Supervisor / Install Technician at Boise / Idaho Falls / Portland (various)
April 1, 1994 - December 31, 1994
CAD drafting, supervisor roles, and installation technician responsibilities across AV projects; early hands-on experience with system design and field coordination.
Systems Designer at Various (Dallas, TX)
August 1, 1998 - August 1, 2000
Designed and documented sound systems, TV broadcast systems, and control systems for stadiums, arenas, convention centers, airports, courtrooms, universities, and houses of worship. Produced CAD drawings (floor plans, one-lines, risers, wiring diagrams) and coordinated construction documents with architects and engineers. Managed installation crews and field coordination; performed rack builds and wiring.

Education

Associates of Science at National Education Center – AAi Campus
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
General Studies in Engineering at Boise State University
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
General studies and Engineering at Boise State University
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Associates of Science at National Education Center – AAi Campus
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Electro-mechanical CAD Drafting at Glendale
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Qualifications

CTS – InfoComm/AVIXA (Audiovisual Best Practices, Essentials of AV, Acoustical Design with EASE, Project Management)
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Crestron DMC-D and DMC-E
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Bose Modeler
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
DDBC & Auditioner Certifications
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
QSC ControlNet DSP Certification Level II
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Innovative Electronic Designs (IED) – Airport Audio Systems Installation Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
West Call Nurse Call System Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Syn-Aud-Con – Sound System Design, Sound System Setup, Sound Reinforcement for Designers
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
NSCA – Sound System Design & Estimating, Fundamentals of Project Management, Sound System Gain Structure & Equalization, Effective Grounding Techniques
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
CTS – InfoComm/AVIXA (Audiovisual Best Practices, Essentials of AV, Acoustical Design with EASE, Project Management)
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Crestron DMC-D and DMC-E
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Bose Modeler
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
DDBC & Auditioner Certifications
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
QSC ControlNet DSP Certification Level II
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Innovative Electronic Designs (IED) – Airport Audio Systems Installation Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
West Call Nurse Call System Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
Syn-Aud-Con – Sound System Design, Sound System Setup, Sound Reinforcement for Designers
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
NSCA – Sound System Design & Estimating
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026
CTS-D (ready to pursue)
January 11, 2030 - February 1, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Healthcare, Other, Retail