News: Construction Design & Engineering
Posted: December 16, 2016
Acentech welcomes Bourinot to systems group
Kenneth Bourinot, AcentechCambridge, MA Kenneth Bourinot, Jr., CTS, has joined Acentech as a senior consultant in audiovisual and information technology systems. Bringing more than 15 years of experience in the industry, Bourinot specializes in the design and management of advanced systems, with a focus on facilities inside the higher education, commercial, government, retail, hospitality, and healthcare markets.
Bourinot’s professional credentials include Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) from InfoComm International; Digital Media Certified Designer (DMC-D) from Crestron; and Sound System Certification from Synergetic Audio Concepts. He is also a member of BICSI, a professional association supporting the advancement of the information and communications technology community. Bourinot received a Bachelor of Science in Sound Recording Technology from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell.
“Ken is an accomplished systems design professional who brings a great deal of experience and expertise to Acentech,” said David Bateman, director of Acentech’s Systems Group. “With his technical acumen and focus on client satisfaction, Ken is a tremendous asset to our growing Systems team and to the clients we serve.”
Acentech is a nationally recognized multi-disciplinary acoustics, audiovisual, IT and security system design, and vibration consulting firm.
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