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I am a collaborative audiovisual professional with years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining integrated AV systems across corporate and educational environments. I specialize in control systems (Crestron, Extron, AMX), webcasting, video walls, DSP/networking, and live event support. I thrive in fast-paced settings, excel at troubleshooting under pressure, and enjoy partnering with IT teams and clients to deliver seamless AV experiences. I am committed to ongoing learning and applying emerging technologies to improve reliability and user experience.…I am a collaborative audiovisual professional with years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining integrated AV systems across corporate and educational environments. I specialize in control systems (Crestron, Extron, AMX), webcasting, video walls, DSP/networking, and live event support. I thrive in fast-paced settings, excel at troubleshooting under pressure, and enjoy partnering with IT teams and clients to deliver seamless AV experiences. I am committed to ongoing learning and applying emerging technologies to improve reliability and user experience.

David A Smith

Audio Engineer, Sound Technician, Video Editor, +2

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I am a collaborative audiovisual professional with years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining integrated AV systems across corporate and educational environments. I specialize in control systems (Crestron, Extron, AMX), webcasting, video walls, DSP/networking, and live event support. I thrive in fast-paced settings, excel at troubleshooting under pressure, and enjoy partnering with IT teams and clients to deliver seamless AV experiences. I am committed to ongoing learning and applying emerging technologies to improve reliability and user experience.…I am a collaborative audiovisual professional with years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining integrated AV systems across corporate and educational environments. I specialize in control systems (Crestron, Extron, AMX), webcasting, video walls, DSP/networking, and live event support. I thrive in fast-paced settings, excel at troubleshooting under pressure, and enjoy partnering with IT teams and clients to deliver seamless AV experiences. I am committed to ongoing learning and applying emerging technologies to improve reliability and user experience.

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I am a collaborative audiovisual professional with years of hands-on experience designing, deploying, and maintaining integrated AV systems across corporate and educational environments. I specialize in control systems (Crestron, Extron, AMX), webcasting, video walls, DSP/networking, and live event support.

I thrive in fast-paced settings, excel at troubleshooting under pressure, and enjoy partnering with IT teams and clients to deliver seamless AV experiences. I am committed to ongoing learning and applying emerging technologies to improve reliability and user experience.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Audio Visual Technician/Onsite Maintenance Engineer at AVI SPL

July 1, 2017 - Present

Managed integrated AV control systems (Crestron, Extron, AMX) across multiple facilities (UHG, McDonald's, Discover Financial, Northern Trust). Oversaw Video/Photo Walls, coordinated firmware/software updates with Yorktel and Leviathan, and performed preventive maintenance on AV hardware and software. Tested conference room AV daily, troubleshot issues in critical and non-critical situations, launched company meetings, and provided end-user support. Collaborated with programmers and vendors to troubleshoot audio, video, webcasting, display, projection, and control system issues; reported and escalated break-fix issues; booked and managed conference room setups.

Audio Visual Technician at Columbia University

January 1, 2017 - October 21, 2025

Provided set-up and support of laptops, projectors, microphones, lighting, and sound systems in classrooms and event spaces. Configured AV room setups for meetings, worked with clients before events, provided onsite support during events, and handled set, strike, and execution of events. Organized equipment in storage with maintenance and inventory management.

Audio Visual Technician/Onsite Maintenance Engineer at AVISPL

July 1, 2017 - Present

Managed integrated AV control systems across multiple facilities (UHG, McDonald's, Discover Financial, Northern Trust). Maintained Video/Photo Walls and coordinated firmware/software updates with third-party vendors. Performed preventative maintenance on AV hardware and software; tested conference room AV daily; troubleshooted critical and non-critical issues; launched company meetings and assisted users with AV needs. Interacted with clients and staff in a concierge capacity and collaborated with programmers to troubleshoot and maintain AV systems. Escalated break/fix issues to appropriate departments and managed conference room bookings.

Audio Visual Technician at Columbia University

January 1, 2017 - October 21, 2025

Provided setup and support for laptops, projectors, microphones, lighting, and sound systems in classrooms and event spaces. Configured AV room setups, provided onsite support during events, and oversaw set, strike, and execution of events. Organized equipment storage and maintained inventory.