Evan Scott Smith

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT EVAN SCOTT SMITH

Creative problem solver who connects the dots between people, technology, design, deployment and operational processes.Technically sound business leader with over 15 years of global experience designing and delivering large-scale audiovisual capital projects. I design, document, and deploy robust solutions whilst making them simple, scalable and easy to use for all users. I feel it\'s the broad, efficient, and effective use of technology that can be a driving force supporting an organization’s innovation and productivity goals.I help Fortune 500 companies standardize their audiovisual systems and platforms. I craft detailed operational and support documentation, and install operational processes and maintenance procedures. I identify operational and maintenance support staff needs (both quantity and competence) and ways to monitor the plant to ensure 100% uptime and get the greatest longevity value from your technology.I have a deep understanding of how technology impacts one\'s ability to collaborate and communicate across the distance of a global enterprise. I also understand the multiple interdependencies that go into delivering a successful AV project. Audiovisual systems touch architecture, acoustics, furniture, structured cabling, building management, scheduling, networking and we need to plan accordingly for all it to ensure success.Highly-Qualified, Highly-Experienced & Certified Audio Visual Professional: AVIXA CTS (Certified Technology Specialist)Curious and passionate about end-user behavior, I\'m an acute listener and persistent study. My breadth of experience and depth of high-level expertise in multiple subject matters helps organizations navigate the ever-evolving audiovisual landscape. From project management, to UI/UX, system design, engineering, and technical architectural planning, I possess the ability to adapt in kinetic, fluid environments across multiple levels and functions.I have applied my skills and expertise internationally across North America & South America, EMEA, and APAC regions in the areas of: AV System Consultancy & Design (Commercial) AV System Project Management. Installation & Commissioning AV System Troubleshooting & Maintenance Event Production (Audio, Video, Lighting)I live by the mantra,\"IMPROVEMENT. ALWAYS. IN ALL WAYS.\"\"The miracle of your mind isn’t that you can see the world as it is.It’s that you can see the world as it isn’t.\"-Kathryn Schulz