1. Alistair R Whitton
Consultant Engineer – AVE
As a consultant AV engineer Alistair was
responsible for the successful deploymentand
system design ofadvanced technologyprojects
throughoutthe UK and overseas.An accomplished
Audio visual consultantengineer,with broad
knowledge and experience of technologyand AV
integration.
Alistair initially entered the industryas an engineer
and has developed his skills and gained extensive
experience in audio visual system design,project
management,integration,commissioning and
support.
He is now the owner/director of Audio Visual
Engineers.LTD The companyoffers clients a
complete service for integrated AV solutions within
the corporate,education and healthcare market
sectors.
Professional History
AVE 2008 - Present
AVQ Systems 2005 - 2008
SDS Drilling (Australia) 2002-2005
Murphy’s Group 1998 - 2002
Key Experience includes:
− Project engineer for Audio Visual, Video
Conference,Public Address,Control Systems,
Digital Signage,Data and integrated systems
incorporating the above.
− Project engineer for the integration of
technologies for Healthcare (PrimaryCare
Hospitals):Integrated Operating Theatre video
systems,Endoscopyimaging systems,Medical
equipmentcontrol interfaces.
− Project engineer for Education (Universities):
Campus wide digital signage and way-finding,
Audio PA systems,Teaching spaces and Lecture
Theatres.
− Project engineer,for European visitor centre.
Effective deploymentof technologies for visitor
interaction.Combining technologies with sensory
tactile environments,system integration.
− Project engineer England football training
ground.(St. Georges Park) conference and
training facilities,within purpose builthotel and
training grounds,full size indoor football pitch
with digital signage and PAsystems.
− Project engineer for Gas pipeline,accurate
setting out of line,GPS targeting, Production of
survey information update drawings for the
completion ofthe As-builtrecords.
− Project management – responsible for projectco-
ordination. Resolving technical problems atall
levels.
Project Experience
− PemburyNHS Trust, PemburyHospital PFI:
Developmentofintegrated,multi suite,operating
theatre environments for delivery of endoscopic
surgerywith associated postgraduate training
facilities.Live video and data links from ‘in
theatre’ medical equipmentover fibre to local
surgical displaysystems and remote training
suites.Developmentand system design oflarge
formattouch screen control system for medical
and surgical facilities including integration to
PACS database system and BMS systems.
Project lead from initial design through to
implementation including,on-site managementof
sub-contractors and commissioning team.
− London MET, mobile command centres for 2012
Olympics.Security and surveillance,satellite
communication.CCTVsecure networks.System
commissioning and handover.
− University of York, Heslington EastCampus
Development:Audio Visual systems for teaching
rooms and lecture theatres.On-site projectlead
and support,sub-contractor management,
systems commissioning.
− Keele NHS Trust, Surgical Training Suite:
Integration of audio and video systems to
supporta six table cadaver anatomical training
suite and three table wetlab. Multi input video
managementplatform for surgical and minimal
invasive skill laboratorywith dual fibre and IP
links to remote teaching facilities.Co-ordinating
with system designers and various build teams,
to ensure projectdelivery.
− European Parliamentvisitor Complex.Brussels.
Virtual environmentand visitor interaction.
Project lead and deploymentof user interfaces
and displays,controlled lighting scenes and PA
systems,control systems linked to building
managementsystems.Showcase oftwo 360
degree projection cinemas creation ofvirtual
“Parliament” touch screen control,RFID and PIR
triggering of voice lead tours.Ensuring system
deploymentand commissioning to specification.
Organisation ofinternational works,deployment
managementclient liaison.
− Murphy group, Civil engineering. Gas pipeline
Teesside to Hull (BP) 300km gas pipeline. Assist
the Site Managementteam on progress reports
for all phases ofthe project. Accurate setting out
of the works and dimensional control, production
of survey information, Ensuring construction
operations are carried outin accordance with the
Contract requirements.

2. Healthcare
− University Hospital Keele NHS Trust,UK. Audio
and Video communication systems.Remote
facility monitoring and BMS integration.Software
developmentfor interactive touch screen user
interface throughoutfacility, Video streaming
server for students and consultantreview.
− Smith & Nephew York UK, Surgical skills centre.
Complete video and audio distribution to all
rooms.Video conference rooms,lecture theatre,
twelve workstation lab. PA system digital
signage.Update and provide on-site solution to
system drawings for the completion ofthe As-
builtrecords
− Leeds St James’s Hospital,UK.
Multi discipline team (MDT) suite,Oncology.
Video conference,collaborative working and
medical imaging for diagnosis and care of cancer
patients.Developmentofsystem and system
integration.
Defence
− London MET police,Olympics 2012.
Developmentofmobile command vehicles for
observational operations and communications.
Satellite coms and secure networks.CCTV.
System testing and commissioning.Witness
testing
− Finmeccanica,UK.
Showcase customer experience centre,London.
Battlefield training virtual reality suite for tactical
ground support.Edge blended 270 degree
projection with control inputs from cockpit
systems for demonstration ofbattlefield
simulation and tactical supportfacilities.Project
delivery working with system designers and build
teams.
Government
− European parliament.Brussels European visitor
centre. Integration of technologies,to create
Pubic tours within a virtual environmentusing
visitor interaction.Projectlead and deployment
of user interfaces and displays,control systems
linked to building managementsystems.System
integration and commissioning to specification.
Organisation ofinternational works,resolving
technical problems,clientliaison.
Education
− University of York, UK.
Heslington Eastwhole campus AV integration
and teaching facilities.Collaborating with main
contractor for deploymentof teaching and
learning spaces.Integration ofsystems to
classrooms,lecture theatres and seminar rooms.
Facilities managementfor environmental
monitoring,Projectmanagement,procuring
projectresources.On-site lead ofcontractors
and system commissioning,resolving technical
problems and support,projectsign off.
.
Utilities + Industrial
.
− BP Energy, UK. Murphy group,Civil engineering.
Gas pipeline Teesside to Hull (BP) 300km gas
pipeline.Successful member ofthe site
Managementteam delivering progress reports
for all phases ofthe project. Accurate setting out
of the works and dimensional control, production
of survey information,Ensuring construction
operations are carried outin accordance with the
Contract requirements. Various Banks and blue-
chip companies in business area London.
Telepresence and conference facilities Role out
of systems to international partners and remote
offices.
Other information
− InfoComm ICIA Certified Technical Specialist
− Clearone technical specialist
− Cisco/Tandberg telepresence engineer
− AMX Control Systems
− AMX design
− AMX Installation
− Extron technologyspecialist
− ECS electro technical (CSCS Card)