Navinesh Mudaliar
8639 Culpepper Dr, Sacramento, USA,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Audio Visual Technician with over 5 years of hands-on experience in installation, operation, and maintenance of AV equipment. Proven ability to troubleshoot complex audio and visual systems, ensuring seamless event execution. Committed to delivering high-quality service and innovative solutions that enhance client experiences.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Specialist
Fiji National University
08.2021 - 10.2025
- Assist the Multimedia coordinator in identifying, recommending, and prioritizing solutions for large lecture theatres, conference rooms and lecture rooms to have the appropriate Audio &Visual Aids for teaching and learning. Responsible for installations, configurations, and maintenance of these systems in areas identified
- Track and evaluate new standards, technologies and trends in Multimedia solutions, developments, design, and delivery.
- Assist the Multimedia coordinator to plan for equipment requirement, prepare specifications, and assist in tender analysis.
- Assist the Multimedia coordinator to prepare documentation including standards and guidelines for requirements for various applications based. on seating capacity room and building details.
- Set and enforce compatibility and interoperability standards that ensure site accessibility for all users.
- Ensure a consistent quality multimedia & sound system solution are deployed.
- Find, diagnose, and fix or site problems. Create and maintain an inventory and backup spares.
- Work towards ensuing the provision to multimedia and sound systems in all teaching and lecture theatres and events.
- Schedules equipment and facilities and operates multi-camera production, audio production and video conferencing systems including specialized video conferencing system; operates media presentation systems for classes, District functions, and community events.
- Coordinate with site techs on issues and provide technical support and take corrective action. liaise with Vendor on hardware and software to improve the service.
- Provide support to other L&T departments members when and where required.
- Assist the Multimedia coordinator in Research and development to explore a broader range of multimedia technologies available to meet the universities' needs are aligned with the current trends.
- Provides informational assistance and support in the conception and implementation of multi-media materials for a variety of print, publication and digital output projects from a design, layout, and concept perspective.
- Assist the Multimedia coordinator to maintains media equipment and supplies inventory; researches and provides purchase recommendations for requested media tools and equipment; identifies and troubleshoots failures, performs minor repairs, and adjusts equipment as necessary.
- Edits original multi-media productions and media material utilizing digital editing systems.
- Processes and converts images and files from audio or visual sources or presentation programs employing media- capture/lecture capture or graphic production and editing software.
- Directs and produces audio and video presentations and instructional material for the District utilizing specialized software and equipment.
Multimedia Production Technician
Fiji National University
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Assist the Multimedia coordinator in identifying, recommending, and prioritizing solutions for large lecture theatres, conference rooms and lecture rooms to have the appropriate Audio &Visual Aids for teaching and learning. Responsible for installations, configurations, and maintenance of these systems in areas identified.
- Track and evaluate new standards, technologies and trends in Multimedia solutions, developments, design, and delivery.
- Assist the Multimedia coordinator to plan for equipment requirement, prepare specifications, and assist in tender analysis.
- Assist the Multimedia coordinator to prepare documentation including standards and guidelines for requirements for various applications based. on seating capacity room and building details.
- Set and enforce compatibility and interoperability standards that ensure site accessibility for all users.
- Ensure graphics &slides, audio, videos, and/or animation presentations are to highest quality in the venues deployed.
- Ensure a consistent quality multimedia & sound system solution are deployed.
- Find, diagnose, and fix or site problems. Create and maintain an inventory and backup spares.
- Work towards ensuing the provision to multimedia and sound systems in all teaching and lecture theatres and events.
- Schedules equipment and facilities and operates multi-camera production, audio production and video conferencing systems including specialized video conferencing system; operates media presentation systems for classes, District functions, and community events.
- Coordinate with site techs on issues and provide technical support and take corrective action. liaise with Vendor on hardware and software to improve the service.
- Provide support to other L&T departments members when and where required.
- Assist the Multimedia coordinator in Research and development to explore a broader range of multimedia technologies available to meet the universities' needs are aligned with the current trends.
- Provides informational assistance and support in the conception and implementation of multi-media materials for a variety of print, publication and digital output projects from a design, layout, and concept perspective.
- Assist the Multimedia coordinator to maintains media equipment and supplies inventory; researches and provides purchase recommendations for requested media tools and equipment; identifies and troubleshoots failures, performs minor repairs, and adjusts equipment as necessary.
- Edits original multi-media productions and media material utilizing digital editing systems.
- Processes and converts images and files from audio or visual sources or presentation programs employing media- capture/lecture capture or graphic production and editing software.
- Directs and produces audio and video presentations and instructional material for the District utilizing specialized software and equipment.
Senior Audio Visual Technician
Fiji National University
09.2015 - 07.2021
- Identify, recommend and prioritize solutions for large lecture theaters, conference rooms and lecture rooms to have the appropriate Audio & Visual aids for teaching and learning.
- Co-ordinate with the site techs on issues and provide technical support and take corrective action.
- Liaise with vendors on hardware and software to improve the service.
- Provide quality and timely audio-visual support to students and staff within the Campus and for the whole University.
- Provide end-user support for audio visual aids in teaching & learning rooms.
- Track and evaluate new standards, technologies, and trends in AV solutions development, design, and delivery.
- Continuous maintenance and upgrade of AV equipment to ensure all units are serviceable at all times.
- Design Maintenance plan with site Team Leaders to ensure minimum disruption to service.
- Provide routine checks of AV equipment installed in teaching room and lecture theatres.
- Carry out regular awareness on the safe and correct use of audio visual aids.
- Ensure Inventory for all audio visual aids and updated with regular update.
- Ensure equipment's are safe from any possible damages and thefts.
- Continuous monitoring and recommendation for upgrade and replacement to ensure sufficient number of AV equipment are available for teaching and learning aids.
- Prepare a long-term plan for equipment requirements, prepare specifications and assist in tender analysis.
- Set and enforce compatibility and interoperability standards that ensure site accessibility for all users.
- Ensure consistent quality multimedia & sound system solutions are deployed.
- Find, diagnose, and fix on-site problems.
- Work towards ensuring the provision of quality multimedia and sound systems in all teaching and lecture theaters and events.
- Assist in providing Interactive Smartboard solutions for Teaching & learning purposes.
- Provide technical, Learning & Teaching, and event support for Audio Visual Technology located at various FNU Campuses.
- Provide internal customers with assistance in setting up conferences and audio-visual equipment in a professional and courteous manner. Some in-room audio-visual and videoconferencing support.
- Provide Project Management support, consulting, advice, maintenance, and integration work, as needed by request or by any existing rotations for all learning & teaching rooms, conference rooms, and collaborative meeting spaces.
- Perform other related duties assigned from time to time.
- Provide support, training and service to users of the multimedia and sound systems and other audiovisual equipment.
Audio Visual Technician
Fiji National University
01.2012 - 09.2015
- Adequate knowledge of Video and Audio Production Software's i.e., Final Cut Pro consisting of Final Cut, DVD Studio Pro, IDVD, Compressor, MPEG Stream clip, Adobe Audition 3.0 & etc.
- Planning/Implementation of Central storage for all the Audio Visual Equipment at FNU Unistudio Campus.
- Keep a proper inventory of all the Audio Visual Equipment at the Central Storage i.e. proper inventory of all the equipment/materials, booking were to be done for any equipment that needs to be borrowed by students/staff, all borrowed equipment were to be recorded properly and follow-up on the equipment during the loan period.
- Troubles shoot faulty Audio Visual Equipment and if possible, repair it in-house or otherwise coordinate with external service provided on the repairing of the equipment.
- Manage Daily Booking of Film & Television Studio.
- Provide Audio Visual (AV) related advice to Staffs & students at Unistudio Campus and other FNU staffs.
- Video shoot all the major FNU events/functions as & when need requested then later digitizing the Mini DV Tapes, Capture, edit, convert and produce multiple copies of the Final DVD as per the request.
- Assist ICT on the Audio Visual related matters for the entire FNU as & when requested/required by Director ICT. Also, in consultation with Director ICT & Consultant Engineering (Mr. Yunus Ali), acquire affordable but quality Audio Visual equipment from abroad and assist in the installation of these types of equipment at different FNU Campuses throughout Fiji.
- Adequate knowledge of Mac and Windows Computers.
- Assist Users of the Video Editing Suite (Film & TV Staffs & Students, other Hires of the Editing Suite on Hardware and Software related problems while using Final Cut Pro on the Mac Computers.
- Being part of the Video production team i.e. Cameraman, set up lights, Editor, Audio Technician, Production Assistant/Manager &, etc., as and when required upon instruction of Director Unistudio.
- Provide Sound System to all FNU Official events as and when requested (events such as all the Graduation, opening/launch of any major program at FNU, etc…
- Was part of the Initial wiring team of the Film & Television Studio and the FNU FM Radio Station both were based at FNU Unistudio Raiwai Campus.
- Petty Cash Custodian - adequately managing Petty Cash as per the FNU Policy.
- Report directly to and assist Director Unistudio on any matter at Unistudio Campus.
Audio Visual Technician
Fiji National University
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Provide Audio Visual (AV) related advice to Film & TV students and FNU staff as & when required.
- Keep a proper inventory of all the Film & TV equipment i.e. proper inventory of all the equipment's/materials, booking are to be done for any types of equipment that needs to be borrowed by students/staffs, all borrowed equipment's are to be recorded properly and follow-up on the equipment's during the loan period.
- Teach students on how to operate video cameras & operation of other AV equipment at the beginning of the course & guide students throughout the entire course.
- Teach & Guide students in video editing during the absence of the Editing Tutor.
- Video shoot all the major FNU events/functions and assist other Audio technician in providing Sound as & when need arises.
- Assist Senior Lecturer & other Tutors in Audio Visual related equipment during practical, production & etc…
- Supervise all the practices (i.e. Camera work, lighting, editing & etc) in the absence of the Lecturer incharge.
- Assist weak students in video shooting (i.e. camera works, lighting & etc) & in editing upon the request of the Lecturer in-charge.
Audio Visual Aid Technician
Fiji National University
05.2004 - 01.2011
- Ensure that all audio visual materials and equipment are always available to the student and staff of the University.
- Ensure that all audio visual materials and equipment are functional (i.e. routinely service and repair where possible) at all times in the best quality manner.
- Ensure that quality still photographs are taken for all the events organized by the University.
- Ensure that a yearly report is prepared to monitor the strengths and weaknesses of the AVA area.
- Setup audio visual material and equipment as and where required by the staff and students.
- Provide advice and assistance to staff regarding the staff and proper operation of the audio visual aids.
- Maintain a systematic and accurate inventory of all the audio visual material and equipment.
- To ensure that full compliance with occupational health and safety requirements is maintained at all times.
- Liaising with staff of different Electrical & Electronics companies for purchasing and repairing of equipment when need arises.
- Ensure that the AVA area always works consistently with the modern technology and hence the institute can benefit.
- Video shooting of functions and activities as when required.
Technical Assistant (General)/ AVA Technician
Fiji College Of Advanced Education
09.2002 - 05.2004
- Repair & General servicing of audio visual equipment to ensure that they are in proper working condition at all times.
- Setup of camera for demonstration to first year students and Micro-teaching for both the first year and second year students.
- Setup and installation of Audio Visual Aid System for Lectures, meetings and presentations.
- Setup and usage of Multi-Media Projector and Overhead Projectors.
- Provide sound system for college functions and education forum meetings.
- Provide photo-copying services.
- Assisting Lecturers &Students in AVA Related Activities.
- Liaising with staff of different electrical & electronics companies for purchasing and repairing of equipment as when need arises.
- Advising staff and students on issues in relation to the electrical and electronics equipment.
- Maintaining records of audio visual equipment.
Trainee Technician
Narhari Electrical Co.Ltd
12.2001 - 09.2002
- Repair & Servicing of National & Panasonic VCR and TV.
- Repair & Servicing of Panasonic DVD Player.
- Repair & Servicing of Panasonic Microwave.
- Repair & Servicing of National and Panasonic Audio System.
- Repair & Servicing of Panasonic Hearing Aid Products.
- Changing the wiring of the National & Panasonic Products [Wall & Ceiling Fans, electric kettle, electric rice cooker.]
- Installation of TV, VCR, Washing Machine.
- Installation of DVD Player & Home Theater system.
- Sales of spare parts for all National & Panasonic products.
Education
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electronic
Fiji Institute of Technology (Fiji National University)
Suva, Fiji Island01.2003
Fiji Seventh Form Examination -
Sangam (SKM) College
Labasa, Fiji Island01.1999
Fiji School Leaving Certificate -
Sangam (SKM) College
Labasa, Fiji Island01.1998
Fiji Junior Certificate Examination -
Sangam (SKM) College
Labasa, Fiji Island01.1996
Skills
- Effective interpersonal communication
- Customer-oriented mindset
- Quickly adjusting to change
- Effective team contributor
- Performance-oriented attitude
- Effective problem resolution
Timeline
Multimedia Specialist
Fiji National University
08.2021 - 10.2025
Multimedia Production Technician
Fiji National University
07.2021 - 08.2021
Senior Audio Visual Technician
Fiji National University
09.2015 - 07.2021
Audio Visual Technician
Fiji National University
01.2012 - 09.2015
Audio Visual Technician
Fiji National University
01.2011 - 12.2011
Audio Visual Aid Technician
Fiji National University
05.2004 - 01.2011
Technical Assistant (General)/ AVA Technician
Fiji College Of Advanced Education
09.2002 - 05.2004
Trainee Technician
Narhari Electrical Co.Ltd
12.2001 - 09.2002
Diploma in Electrical Engineering - Electronic
Fiji Institute of Technology (Fiji National University)
Fiji Seventh Form Examination -
Sangam (SKM) College
Fiji School Leaving Certificate -
Sangam (SKM) College
Fiji Junior Certificate Examination -
Sangam (SKM) College