Urmil Vaidhya - CTS

AV Systems Architect & CTS-certified professional with 16+ years of experience in designing, engineering, and delivering enterprise-scale audiovisual and acoustic solutions across corporate, command & control, education, hospitality, and large venues. Specialized in AV system design, AV-over-IP, architectural acoustics, DSP programming, and video wall systems (LCD & DVLED). Strong expertise in presales engineering, BOQ development, and end-to-end project lifecycle execution.

Proven ability to collaborate with global stakeholders, translate client requirements into scalable, standards-compliant AV architectures, and deliver high-performance systems with reliability and clarity.

AV Design Team Lead (AI-Integrated Design) at Casaplex (2024-05 – Present)

• Designed AV systems for enterprise environments including boardrooms, auditoriums, and command centers
• Developed complete design documentation: signal flow, schematics, rack layouts, and network topology
• Engineered DSP architectures with AEC, routing, and zoning
• Led video wall system design including resolution planning and redundancy strategies
• Collaborated with architects, consultants, and IT teams for system integration
• Supported presales, BOQs, and technical proposals
• Contributed to internal AI-based AV design standards (Gemini-based tools, ChatGPT and LLM Book)

AV Solution Design Engineer at HitPlay (2022-11 – 2024-04)

• Delivered AV designs for Fortune 200 clients across North America & Europe
• Created detailed AV drawings and documentation
• Coordinated with global stakeholders and vendors
• Supported deployment, QA/QC, and commissioning

Founder & Principal Consultant at AVIACS Consultant (2012-05 – Present)

• Delivered AV & acoustics consulting for corporate, government, and PPP projects
• Developed BOQs, tender documents, and technical specifications
• Conducted site audits, system evaluations, and performance optimization
• Managed full lifecycle: design → engineering → implementation → commissioning

Principal AV & LV Design Consultant at Group 7 (2020-05 – 2022-01)

• Led AV and low-voltage system design for large-scale infrastructure projects
• Managed product selection, sourcing, and integration strategy

Visiting Faculty – AV Technologies at Sound Ideaz Studios & Academy (2012-07 – Present)

• Delivered training on AV systems, signal flow, and digital/analog technologies
• Conducted workshops and field-based technical sessions

Business Development Manager / Regional Sales Manager at Dhanashree Electronics Pvt. Ltd. (2013-01 – 2015-12)

• Managed technical sales for leading AV brands (Behringer, MIDAS, Turbosound, Crest Audio)
• Conducted partner training and product demonstrations

Technical Head – AV Division at MDR Electronics (2010-01 – 2012-12)

• Managed 4000+ AV products across sales, support, and OEM sourcing
• Developed AV accessory solutions with international manufacturers
• Handled more than 30 distributors across India for technical issues and troubleshooting for AV cables and connectors

Early Career Roles at Multiple Companies (2007-01 – 2009-12)

• Audio Engineer – Video Waves / Parampara Music
• Audio Application Engineer – Aditya Infotech Ltd.
• Live Sound & Recording Engineer

Diploma in Audio Engineering – SAE Institute

Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical – Coursework Completed – South Gujarat University

Certification in Architectural Acoustics – NPTEL - IIT Kharagpur