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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 Island
01.2003

Fiji Seventh Form Examination -

Sangam (SKM) College
Labasa, Fiji Island
01.1999

Fiji School Leaving Certificate -

Sangam (SKM) College
Labasa, Fiji Island
01.1998

Fiji Junior Certificate Examination -

Sangam (SKM) College
Labasa, Fiji Island
01.1996

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