My first job with Prism Systems, I was tasked with designing, fabricating, and ultimately managing the installation of a leaky coax wireless communication network for a new omniover ride opening in Hollywood, CA. I designed a modular Unistrut bracketing system, helped perform laboratory testing to verify system performance, and directed the logistics of delivering materials, tools, and hardware onsite.
 
I then flew to California to manage a four man construction crew and oversee the installation. I'm not sure that my boss knew how young I was, because he was surprised when I couldn't rent a car at LAX. Did I mention this was my second week on the job? Our crew worked 12 hour days (6 days a week) on an active construction site, during which I was constantly coordinating with our client and other contractors in standup meetings, updating project progress spreadsheets, revising technical documents, and taking care of our installation crew.

This was the first large-scale design project I'd ever worked on, and it was not always smooth-sailing (and certainly not easy). However, I learned an incredible amount about the structure of themed entertainment projects, project management, California labor union law, and vendor coordination from this experience. Ultimately, things worked well enough that we have replicated the design on multiple other attractions. I am grateful that Prism Systems saw something I did not see in myself, and gave me the opportunity to prove myself.