Mihir Kochhar
About Mihir Kochhar
Mihir Kochhar is a Senior AV Technician with extensive experience in audiovisual technology and support. He has worked at several universities and production companies, leading technical duties and training other technicians since 2021.
Current Role at The George Washington University
Mihir Kochhar serves as a Senior AV Technician at The George Washington University since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing audiovisual installation projects, interfacing with AV engineers, IT support coordinators, and supervisors. He trains frontline AV technicians on troubleshooting techniques and support tasks, including on-site dispatch and special event support. His responsibilities also include making recommendations for AV technology improvements based on customer feedback analysis and site surveys.
Previous Experience at The George Washington University
Prior to his current position, Mihir Kochhar worked as an Audiovisual Technician at The George Washington University from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he contributed to various audiovisual projects and supported the technical needs of events and installations. His experience at the university laid the groundwork for his advancement to Senior AV Technician.
Experience at Other Institutions
Mihir Kochhar has held various positions in the audiovisual field. He worked as a Stage Technician at the University of Rochester from 2016 to 2018, where he gained experience in technical duties for AV projects. He also served as Lead Event Technician at George Mason University for 10 months in 2018-2019. Additionally, he worked as an Audio Technician at Sound Off Experience in Washington, D.C., from 2018 to 2019.
Educational Background
Mihir Kochhar studied at the University of Rochester, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia from 2016 to 2018. He also achieved a Certificate in Music Recording Technology from Northern Virginia Community College in 2016. Prior to that, he studied Audio and Music Engineering at the University of Rochester from 2012 to 2015.
Early Career Experience
Mihir Kochhar began his career in the audiovisual field at Blue Room Productions, where he worked as an Assistant Engineer for four months in 2016. He also served as a Summer Camp Counselor at Blue Room Productions in 2014. These early roles provided him with foundational skills in audio and event production.