Derek Keefe
About Derek Keefe
Derek Keefe is an Audio Visual Specialist with extensive experience in maintaining and supporting audio-visual equipment across various organizations. He has a Bachelor of Science in Digital Audio and Media Technology from The New England Institute of Art and has worked in multiple roles in the audio-visual field since 2005.
Current Role at Harvard Business School
Derek Keefe has been serving as an Audio Visual Specialist at Harvard Business School since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for the preventative maintenance of 100 conference rooms, ensuring that all audio-visual equipment is operational and up-to-date. His work supports a large-scale operation involving 1600 employees, providing technical assistance and training on various audio-visual platforms.
Professional Experience
Derek Keefe has a diverse background in audio-visual technology. He worked as an Audio Instructor at Guitar Center from 2012 to 2014 and held a freelance position as an Audio Visual Technician at PSAV from 2009 to 2011. He also served as an AV Collaboration & Event Support Specialist at The MathWorks for five months in 2014. His experience includes a role as an AV support/IT Consultant at Wellington Management and as a Senior AV Specialist at Digitas UK from 2016 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Derek Keefe studied at The New England Institute of Art, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Digital Audio and Media Technology from 2005 to 2010. He possesses expertise in troubleshooting and configuring a wide range of audio-visual equipment and platforms, including Tandberg, Polycom, Crestron, Cisco, Extron, and various software applications such as Skype, WebEx, and Zoom. He also conducts training sessions for employees to enhance their understanding of on-site technology.
Previous Positions
Prior to his current role, Derek held several positions in the audio-visual field. He worked as a Senior Audio Visual Specialist at Pfizer for seven months in 2015 and as an Audio/Visual Technician at Immediate Connections, Inc. from 2005 to 2011. His varied roles have contributed to his extensive knowledge and skills in audio-visual technology.