Tom Berard

Tom Berard, CTS-I, CTS, is an experienced audiovisual engineer currently working at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, where responsibilities include supporting in-person and hybrid events, maintaining meeting room technology, and enhancing livestream capabilities for high-profile events. Tom has a diverse freelance background as a project manager, disk jockey, and audiovisual technician across various companies, including Planet of Sound, Nightclub 9:30, and Creative Video of Washington Inc. Tom's extensive technical expertise encompasses installation and support for teleconferencing equipment and audiovisual systems, with a proven track record of working in prestigious venues such as the White House. Educational qualifications include degrees in Networking and Business Management from the University of Maryland Global Campus, along with an engineering background from Loyola University Maryland.