Darren Smith

Darren Smith has extensive work experience in the audio visual and security industry. Darren is currently the Senior Director of AV, Security, and DAS/Wireless Solutions at E2 Optics since February 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Director of AV and Security at E2 Optics starting from December 2020.

Before joining E2 Optics, Darren worked at AVI-SPL as the Regional General Manager for Colorado, Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. In this position, they led multiple offices and a team of 150 employees. Darren was responsible for overseeing sales, engineering, and technical operations. Their tenure at AVI-SPL lasted from December 2019 to October 2020.

Darren also has experience as the Director of Technical Operations at Diversified., where they worked for over nine years, from May 2010 to December 2019. In this role, they focused on audio, video, media, and entertainment systems integration, ensuring successful project delivery.

Their career started at PMK Consultants, LLC, where they served as a Senior Consultant and AV & IT Discipline Lead for Las Vegas Operations. During their tenure from May 2007 to June 2009, they managed engineering, job costing, design, and hiring while leading sales and completion of AV, IT, and acoustics consulting packages.

Darren Smith obtained their AA degree in General studies from NJC in 1987. Darren then went on to study Theatre at the University of Northern Colorado from 1993 to 1997, where they pursued courses in Music, Performing Arts, business, and engineering. In addition to their formal education, Darren has also achieved several certifications, including the SynAudCon Wireless RF Workshop from SynAudCon in 2018 and the Body Language for Leaders course from LinkedIn in December 2017. Darren is also a Certified Professional in AutoCAD 2013, awarded by Autodesk.