I’m Michael Casson, a hands-on Audio Visual Engineer with a knack for making complex tech sing during live events and studio shoots. Over the years I’ve collaborated with corporate and media clients to design, deploy, and troubleshoot AV systems that run smoothly under pressure. I specialize in live streams, camera operations, video switching, and lighting, and I love turning big ideas into polished experiences. Whether in a conference room, a church, or a large-scale town hall, I bring calm under pressure, strong teamwork, and a deep technical toolkit to every project.

Michael Casson

I’m Michael Casson, a hands-on Audio Visual Engineer with a knack for making complex tech sing during live events and studio shoots. Over the years I’ve collaborated with corporate and media clients to design, deploy, and troubleshoot AV systems that run smoothly under pressure. I specialize in live streams, camera operations, video switching, and lighting, and I love turning big ideas into polished experiences. Whether in a conference room, a church, or a large-scale town hall, I bring calm under pressure, strong teamwork, and a deep technical toolkit to every project.

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I’m Michael Casson, a hands-on Audio Visual Engineer with a knack for making complex tech sing during live events and studio shoots. Over the years I’ve collaborated with corporate and media clients to design, deploy, and troubleshoot AV systems that run smoothly under pressure.

I specialize in live streams, camera operations, video switching, and lighting, and I love turning big ideas into polished experiences. Whether in a conference room, a church, or a large-scale town hall, I bring calm under pressure, strong teamwork, and a deep technical toolkit to every project.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Live Stream Director at The New York Public Library
January 1, 2023 - Present
Led live streams, camera operation, video switching, lighting, and AV coordination for NYPL LIVE series, executive board meetings, and public/private tours. Set up conference rooms, performed daily AV health checks, and troubleshot issues to ensure smooth events.
Audio Visual Engineer at First Agency
January 1, 2021 - Present
Provided white glove AV support for events including influencer showcases, town halls, and company-wide meetings. Managed AV setup for breakout rooms and studio podcast recordings; coordinated with executive teams and YouTube's Video Department.

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Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Government, Telecommunications