
Hourly rate:On request
Total work experience:8 years
Current professional status: Employer
Location: New York, US
Willingness to travel: My residence only
As an award-winning and globally recognized subject matter expert in the broadcast and streaming industry, Vincent Allen has demonstrated expertise across audiovisual (AV), live action, green screen, broadcasting, and livestreaming services. He is also a published author who applies his research and analytical skills to stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and technologies, consistently delivering exceptional results, setting new industry standards, and bringing clients’ visions to life. Known as a cross- platform IT expert with a wide range of knowledge in theatrical boards and industrial lighting structures, Vincent develops and implements world-class AV systems and content for top companies, articulates and executes technical roadmaps, and positions companies competitively while maximizing technological capabilities, KPIs, ROI, and efficiency. He also fosters diversity and inclusion. In 2019, as the Director of Media at Gau Media, Vincent designed a system for covering protest footage in Hong Kong as the global media company's sole provider of major world event coverage, and spearheaded the successful construction of a New York studio that garnered millions of impressions. He leveraged his diverse experience and advanced to Senior Engineer for Global Service Delivery and Technology at WW (formerly Weight Watchers)/The Phoenix Group, where he applied his knowledge of AV to conceptualize and execute a remote solution that seamlessly integrated into a mobile application and website. Later, as the Managing Director and Founder of VAAV Industries, Vincent leveraged his extensive knowledge to offer a wide array of services, encompassing infrastructure enhancement (including lighting, camera systems, microphones, and color balance), engineering, production, and consultative support to an international clientele. Among other achievements in this role, he conceived and constructed fully immersive virtual conference rooms for the Columbia Law School and Fordham Law’s Compliance Institute conference, creating landing pages and virtual breakout rooms. Currently, as the Senior Technical Project Manager for Kinly, Vincent designs, unifies, and harmonizes various technical aspects of AV, connectivity, software, and IT components, establishing a centralized platform for global project management and construction that offers comprehensive visibility into all ongoing projects. Within a span of just six months, he successfully addressed multiple long-standing overdue projects, extending HSBC's presence by establishing new wealth centers in more than 20 cities. Additionally, he constructed versatile multi-use conference rooms for Deutsche Bank in a remarkable 10- day timeframe. Vincent enrolled in graduate-level courses in the Hebraic Origins of Scripture at Hebrew University in Israel and Public History at Southern New Hampshire University. He earned his BS in Interdisciplinary Studies from Alliance College in NY and a diploma in Ministry Studies from Christian Heritage College in Australia. He is a Crestron DM Certified Designer (4K), a Kramer Pro AV Engineer, and an Extron AV Associate, and has earned multiple prestigious awards, having been listed as a 40 Under 40 nominee by Business Elite and a Distinguished Leader by The Wall Street Journal. He is also the recipient of the NASA Rid Grant from the University of Alaska’s IT Department. Education: College/University in Other