David Drollinger

AV Technician & Web Developer

Delivering technical solutions in the field and on the web; Designing reliable systems for your business.

About Me

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With a foundation in networking and live broadcast production, I bring a unique "systems-first" mindset to web development. Whether I'm configuring multi-camera PTZ setups or building full-stack platforms, my focus is always on simplicity, data integrity, and user experience.

I specialize in translating your business needs into functional, real world solutions, from the show room to the web.

Technical Expertise

AV Engineering

  • Bolin PTZ & Robocam Systems
  • Blackmagic Design Workflows
  • Signal Flow & Systems Integration
  • Live Broadcast Management
  • Network Design and Device Administration

Web Development

  • Full-Stack Website Development
  • CloudFlare Security Integration
  • Modern CSS & Responsive, Dynamic Design
  • API Design & App Integration
  • Dynamic DNS & Web Server Services

Featured Work

AV Engineering

V1 Video Engineering

Blackmagic ATEM programming, controlled by a Stream Deck with Companion, I've leveraged multiple technologies to create an efficient workflow for a show-ready video suite.

Detailed breakdown of signal flow, rack layout, and Bolin PTZ configuration. This project involved complex preset management and low-latency broadcast switching using Blackmagic ATEM systems.
AV Engineering

Ubiquiti Networking

Utilizing the powerful Ubiquiti Dream Machine, paired with a 24-port PoE switch, we've designed a networking rack capable of running networks and VLANs for all sectors of our show production to provide WiFi access from thin air, and segment our video, audio, and show networks to ensure our devices are connected and free from network interference.

This system plays a crucial role in our show setup by providing our clients with cheap, reliable internet, and being the backbone of our technology stack. We achieve this by utilizing 3 separate PepLink 5G modems, paired with 4x4 WIMO antennas which allow us to switch between cellular carriers to provide the most reliable connection.

The modems provide 3 WAN connections, configured with failover, so if our connection drops on one of the modems, the others bridge the gap to keep a consistent connection for streaming. This setup allows us to offer WiFi at cost of cellular data, saving them thousands over the in-house hotel internet rates!
Web Development

kinleyrusso.com

Self-contained tattoo business platform, featuring a back-end content management system, written in PHP, and designed to be easy to use. Packed with a number of features to help tattoo artists operate and manage their business.

As a tattoo artist, working in the industry can be brutal. Client acquisition and retention are key to being successful, maintaining a steady flow of business and providing clients with beautiful and meaningful pieces of art. That's what this project was intended to do.

Kinley Russo is a tattoo artist in downtown Ogden, who struggles with finding new clients in an area she is not from. This website provides a front for her to showcase her portfolio. From digital art to tattoo work, it acts as a digital business card to help bring people into the shop.

The site features a custom built content management system for her to be able to upload and organize her artwork, edit existing gallery items, and remove content without a single line of code!

I've also integrated an online store to sell merchandise, such as prints, stickers, shirts, all with her artwork on it to help share her artwork to reach a broader audience of potential clients. The store is integrated with Helcim, a payment processor, that allows us to securely collect payments on the site and keep track of orders and products. It offers an option for local pickup at the shop to help customers save of shipping costs. The store also features a QR code inventory control system that makes it much easier for her to be able to update her stock quickly without having to hassle through logging in.

It also features an engine for running discount campaigns to bring more people in by offering them discounts on tattoos or merch, which also operates though a QR code validation system. Soon to come is a fully stacked client management system, which helps her keep track of her clients, past work, appointments, and automate reminders to help take a lot of the overhead out of her business routines out so she can focus more on the important stuff, creating art!

Professional Timeline

Video Engineer & Systems Administrator - Chromatek Media Services LLC

Nov 2024 - Present
  • Lead video engineer for corporate shows.
  • On-site networking specialist, ensuring everything is communicating effectively without interference.
  • Administrating business systems to keep everything up and running smoothly to deliver services to our clients.

Contract AV Technician

Sept 2024 - Present
  • Assisting AV companies setup and strike their shows, providing technical experience to move things along quickly, without friction.
  • Working with teams to help accomplish projects without direct guidance, using best-judgement to tackle challenges in a smart way that doesn't cause issues during a show.

Freelance Web Developer

May 2020 - Present
  • Building and designing eye-catching websites for clients to help market themselves and showcase their work.
  • Integrating third-party APIs to help clients' websites accomplish more with their business' systems.
  • Tinkering with websites since middle school, I am very familiar with all of the components that help make a website truly dynamic and effective. My experience extends past my time providing these services professionally.

Customer Service & Retail Employee

2019 - 2024
  • With a background in customer service, I've aquired skills that help me effectively communicate with clients and understand how to handle professional interactions.
  • Obtained a lot of skills tailored towards retail, food service, and occasional contractor work, a plethora of those skills remain relevant today. Skills such as on-the-fly problem solving, critial reasoning and thinking, and resourcefulness to get the things I need done.

Locations & Venues

From corporate showsites across the nation, these are some of the key locations where I have delivered technical services.

NOPSI Hotel New Orleans

NOPSI Hotel

New Orleans, LA

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort

Bonita Springs, FL

Grand Hyatt San Antonio

Grand Hyatt

San Antonio, TX

The Ritz-Carlton Washington, D.C.

The Ritz-Carlton

Washington, D.C.

The Westin Edina Galleria

The Westin Edina Galleria

Edina, MN

Hilton Bayfront San Diego

Hilton Bayfront

San Diego, CA

JW Marriott Nashville

JW Marriott Nashville

Nashville, TN

Grand Hyatt Deer Valley

Grand Hyatt Deer Valley

Deer Valley, Park City, UT

Montage Deer Valley

Montage Deer Valley

Deer Valley, Park City, UT

Stein Eriksen Lodge

Stein Eriksen Lodge

Deer Valley, Park City, UT

Silver Lake Lodge

Silver Lake Lodge

Deer Valley, Park City, UT

The Grand America Hotel

The Grand America

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Palace Convention Center

Salt Palace Convention Center

Salt Lake City, UT