Kellen Tyburski, CTS, CQT

Kellen Tyburski, CTS, CQT has a diverse work experience in the audiovisual industry. Kellen started their career in 2000 as a Technical Support Representative at MusicMatch in San Diego. Kellen then worked at Starbucks Coffee as a Shift Manager, where they developed interpersonal and leadership skills.

In 2008, Tyburski began their freelance work as an AV Technician for clients such as MIT, Harvard Medical, Genzyme, and the U.S. Census Bureau. Kellen also worked as a FOH Audio Engineer at Motley's Comedy Club during this time.

Tyburski joined KVL Audio Visual Services in Boston in 2008 and continued their freelance work as an AV Technician. Kellen gained experience in live audio/visual operations for clients.

In 2009, Tyburski became the Lead AV Technician/Assistant Director at KVL, Crowne Plaza in Rhode Island, where they set up and operated AV equipment for various events. Kellen then became the Director of Operations at KVL, Jumeirah Essex House in New York, responsible for AV setup, strike, and operations, earning $1.7 million in yearly revenue.

In 2011, Tyburski joined American Audio Visual Center as the Lead Audio Visual Technician, specializing in live sound reinforcement. Kellen worked with consoles ranging from Mackie Analog Series to Yamaha digital consoles.

Starting in 2015, Tyburski became the Lead Operating Technician at A-V Services, Inc., where they operated the control room and provided audiovisual support. Kellen focused on audio engineering and RF systems and worked with various teams to commission and turnover new event spaces in different locations.

Overall, Tyburski has a wide range of experience in audiovisual operations, including technical support, live sound reinforcement, and AV setup and operations for various events and locations.

Kellen Tyburski, CTS, CQT, obtained an Associate of Arts (AA) and Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Audio & Media Production from the New England Institute of Art, where they studied from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, they attended Grossmont College from 2004 to 2006, although the degree and field of study are unspecified.

In terms of additional certifications, Kellen Tyburski holds a Certified Quality Technician (CQT) designation from The Association for Quality in Audio Visual Technology, Inc. (AQAV), which they obtained in March 2019. Kellen also holds a Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) certification from InfoComm International, which they acquired in January 2013.

Kellen has further obtained several specialized certifications, including a Dante Certification Level 2 from Audinate in May 2017, a Barco Certified Operator - Eventmaster (Level 1A) certification from Barco in December 2019, a QSYS Level 1 certification from QSC in April 2020, and a QSYS Level 2 certification also from QSC in October 2022.