AV technology · IT support · Networking

Andres
Diaz De Leon

I help people get their technology working from classroom AV and live events to computers and self-hosted systems.

Audio Visual / Media Technology Specialist supporting Claremont McKenna College ITS, on contract through Suna Solutions.

About me

Technical work with people at the center.

My background combines higher-education AV support, church and school production, and a personal IT home lab. I enjoy tracing signal paths, isolating connection issues and helping users feel comfortable with their equipment.

Experience

Classrooms, campus events and live production.

Claremont McKenna College

July 2026–Present
ITS · Contract through Suna Solutions

Audio Visual / Media Technology Specialist

  • Support classroom, auditorium, conference-room and event AV; assist faculty, staff and presenters.
  • Troubleshoot Crestron controls, Video paths, source selection and audio routing for Windows and macOS devices.
  • Trace signals across switchers, projectors, wireless microphones and hearing-assist systems.
  • Assist with event setup, recording, post-production, installations and preventive maintenance.
Calvary Baptist Church & Schools

2016–Present · Volunteer
Led school and church support through 2023

IT & AV Specialist

  • Led and trained staff in IT support, AV operation and troubleshooting.
  • Built and maintained classroom, church and streaming PCs.
  • Helped upgrade analog audio to an X32 and AES50 stage box; integrated and repaired XLR cabling.
  • Support live sound, livestreaming, school plays and presentation workflows.
Target

November 2018–January 2026

Assets Protection & Team Leadership

Progressed from Front of Store Attendant to Security Specialist and a supervisory Assets Protection Specialist role. Coordinated team activities, supported surveillance equipment and software, trained staff, and maintained investigation records.

Selected work

Projects built through hands-on practice.

AV Systems / Live Streaming

Church & School AV Technical Support

Supported church production and a school of approximately 40 classrooms; led and trained a four-person IT and AV team.

What I worked on
  • Led classroom AV and computer support through 2023; continue volunteering in live production.
  • Helped migrate analog audio connections to a Behringer X32 and AES50 stage box.
  • Operated OBS, ATEM Mini Pro and EasyWorship; supported school plays and microphone setups.

Media Server / Streaming

Media Streaming Platform (Jellyfin)

Built a comprehensive home media server using Jellyfin for streaming movies, TV shows, and personal media across multiple devices.

What I worked on
  • Deployed Jellyfin in Docker container with persistent storage
  • Configured media library organization and metadata management
  • Set up multi-user access with appropriate permissions
  • Integrated with existing Unraid server infrastructure
  • Optimized streaming performance and transcoding settings

PC Building / Hardware

Custom PC Builds & Optimization

Designed and assembled high-performance PCs for gaming, streaming, and professional use, including a custom streaming workstation.

What I worked on
  • Built professional streaming PC with optimized hardware configuration
  • Assembled systems for gaming, productivity, and media production
  • Configured Windows OS with performance optimizations
  • Installed and optimized drivers for maximum hardware utilization
  • Troubleshot hardware compatibility and performance issues

Security / CCTV

Surveillance System Setup

Implemented CCTV systems for both residential and commercial security applications, including camera configuration and monitoring software.

What I worked on
  • Designed and installed CCTV systems for home and business use
  • Configured IP cameras with network integration
  • Set up monitoring software and remote access capabilities
  • Implemented motion detection and alert systems
  • Managed digital recording and storage solutions

Photo Management / Docker

Photo Management Platform (Immich)

Deployed Immich photo management system for secure, multi-user photo storage and sharing with advanced organization features.

What I worked on
  • Installed Immich in Docker environment with database integration
  • Configured multi-user access and sharing permissions
  • Set up automatic backup and synchronization features
  • Integrated with existing storage infrastructure
  • Optimized for performance and user experience

Nginx / Networking

Reverse Proxy + SSL Setup

Public website access through Cloudflare DNS and Tunnel, with Nginx serving the site in Docker.

What I worked on
  • Configure Cloudflare Tunnel to expose the website without exposing the home IP address.
  • Troubleshoot container networking and host ports to establish public access.

Unraid / Docker

Unraid Homelab Server

A personal lab for containerized services, file sharing and virtualization.

What I worked on
  • Run Docker applications and a Home Assistant virtual machine.
  • Configure bridge networks and host-to-container port mappings.
  • Use Tailscale and SMB for remote file access; troubleshoot VPN routing conflicts.

HTML / CSS

Portfolio Website

A self-hosted portfolio connecting web presentation with practical infrastructure work.

What I worked on
  • Serve HTML, CSS and JavaScript through an Nginx container on Unraid.
  • Connect the public domain through Cloudflare DNS and Tunnel.

Hardware Repair / Electronics

Hardware Restoration & Repair

Specialized in restoring and repairing various electronic devices including gaming consoles, automotive electronics, and computer peripherals.

What I worked on
  • Restored PlayStation 5 console to full functionality
  • Repaired automotive radio head unit electronics
  • Restored multiple mechanical and membrane keyboards
  • Diagnosed and fixed hardware failures across various devices
  • Applied advanced troubleshooting techniques for complex repairs

Technical toolkit

Tools I use and support.

AV & production

Crestron classroom operation and troubleshooting · Behringer X32 · AES50 stage boxes · ATEM Mini Pro · Projectors · Wireless microphones · Hearing-assist systems · OBS · EasyWorship · Zoom

IT & systems

Windows · Fedora Linux · Unraid · Docker · Virtual machines · Nginx · PC building and diagnostics · BIOS/UEFI · Drivers · Microsoft Excel

Networking

TCP/IP fundamentals · Ethernet/LAN · DNS · Docker bridge networking · Port mappings · SMB · Tailscale · Cloudflare Tunnel · VPN routing

Education & certification

Continuing to build my technical foundation.

Dante Level 1

Certified. Foundational audio-over-IP routing, clocking and networking concepts.

Mt. San Antonio College

Associate of Science, Administration of Justice · 2026

Associate Degree, Business Administration · Expected Spring 2027

Additional coursework

Computer Information Systems and two semesters of Audio Engineering.

Contact

Let’s connect.

For AV technology, IT support and networking opportunities, reach out or explore my professional background.