Michael Czaplinski

About Michael Czaplinski

I love creating and working on products that intersect science and creative arts. This spans industries like video game consoles, embedded electronics, professional audio and sound renforcement, as well as lighting and control systems (robotics ect).I have a passion for learning, and you can generally find me engrossed in some form of research on a variety of topics. I consider the world of engineering an art and I am always happy to talk about the latest thing I am working on.(Currently PCB Layout/Design, Audio Amplifiers/Speakers, Intellectual Property and Patents, finding clever ways to get information from embedded systems (forensics))I enjoy working with a diverse team of people on difficult problems to come up with creative solutions and implement them. I love nothing more than taking a wild idea and making it real with a great team.I have worked on the full gamut of product development from conception to design, manufacturing, and sustaining. My background allows me to speak multiple technical languages, giving the ability to work at both the macro and micro levels of development, removing roadblocks to communication all while generating creative solutions for product improvement, new market and technological opportunities. Feel free to reach out if you are interested in collaborating on an interesting project.

Experience

1. Staff Forensics Engineer

   Dolby Laboratories

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• Central Washington University

  B.S., Electronics Engineering Technology/Computer Engineering Technology Specialization

  2003 — 2006

• University of Washington

  MSEE, Electrical Engineering

  2008 — 2011

• Renton Technical College

  AAS, Computer Science Information Systems

  2000 — 2002

Skills

• Hardware Architecture
• Electronics
• Dmx
• Drawing Skills
• Stage Lighting
• Electrical Engineering
• Illusions
• Product Design
• Failure Analysis
• Electronics Modifications and Repurposing
• Hardware
• Electronic Control Systems
• Voltage Regulators
• Autodesk Inventor
• C
• Video
• Themed Entertainment
• Functional Verification
• Electronics Hardware Design
• Business Strategy
• Troubleshooting
• Integrated Circuit Design
• Validation
• Projectors
• Surround Sound Calibration
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Guitar Pedal Design
• Videography
• Crt Projector Calibration and Maintenance
• Home Theater
• I2c
• Rapid Prototyping
• Industrial Design
• C++
• Power Supplies
• Manufacturing
• Robotics
• Hdmi
• Crt Projectors
• Projector Repair and Diagnostics