How long have you been in the industry?
Five years.
How many years have you been MECP certified? How long have you been Master certified?
1.5 years.
What is the year, make and model of the most difficult car you've ever worked on?
I can't think of any specific model off the top of my head, but I have dealt with many difficult vehicles, whether it is a brand new model that has never been touched so there is absolutely no information on it. Or an older vehicle that has numerous rat nests of wires, and various electrical gremlins. But no matter the problem, I have always been able to find a solution.
Give us a rundown of the system installed in your vehicle right now.
Not a whole lot. I do have quite the system collecting dust awaiting installation in my project rabbit. But like many installers, I get too busy with work and other projects, I don't have as much time for installs for myself.
Name the top five artists in your MP3 player at the moment.
Drowning Pool, Sevendust, Static-X, Bloodhound Gang, Queens of the Stoneage
What is your favorite tool to use in the installation bay and why?
My drill. It is very versatile and dramatically increases productivity.
What's the best advice you have ever gotten in your installation career?
"It's not magic, it's math." Meaning it is best to understand why things work the way they do, and not just assume that it just does.
Who inspires you to further your skills and your career in mobile electronics installation?
Other installers. When I see something that someone else has done that impresses me, it gives me motivation to be at that same level. Also when I see things going on that give installers a bad name (installers taking shortcuts, etc.), it makes me want to get to a higher point to where I can influence and teach for the better.
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