Aram S.
About Aram S.
Aram S. is an experienced Audio Visual Engineer currently working at Blend in San Francisco, California, where he has been since 2020. He has a diverse background in AV roles across several companies, including Apple and Pure Storage, and has a strong focus on managing integrated AV systems and providing technical support for remote work environments.
Work at Blend
Aram S. has been employed at Blend since 2020 as an Audio Visual Engineer. Prior to this role, he served as an AV Project Manager for one year from 2019 to 2020 and as an AV Specialist for six months from 2018 to 2019. In his current position, he manages integrated AV systems in Zoom rooms and oversees hardware, software, and firmware updates. He also provides critical support for IT and AV customers working from home, particularly for executive and C-level personnel. Aram has played a key role in negotiating and deploying Zoom Phone and VC licenses as part of Blend's IPO and acquisition of Title365.
Previous Experience in Audio Visual Engineering
Before joining Blend, Aram S. gained extensive experience in audio visual roles across various companies. He worked as an AV Technician at Pure Storage for five months in 2016 and as a Broadcast Support Engineer at Apple from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he held the position of Lead Audio Visual Technician at PSAV in 2015. His earlier roles included working as an AV Technician and Stagehand at Rhino Staging & Event Solutions and as a Conference Coordinator at Conference Systems Inc. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in AV technology and event support.
Education and Expertise
Aram S. studied Mathematics at Berkeley City College from 1994 to 1996, where he also achieved proficiency in English. He graduated from Berkeley High School in 1992. His educational background supports his analytical skills and technical expertise in the audio visual field. Aram regularly attends AV industry events to stay updated on new technology and standards, enhancing his professional knowledge and skills.
Key Projects and Contributions
During his tenure at Blend, Aram S. completed a facility data infrastructure upgrade project aimed at improving wireless access point (WAP) infrastructure and Cisco Meraki network functionality. He has engineered new conference and event technology solutions and executed proof-of-concept for new technologies. Additionally, he provides weekly All Hands Zoom meeting production and technical support, along with ad-hoc assistance for various virtual and onsite events, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing organizational communication.