Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
With over 15 years in the audio-visual industry, I’ve had the privilege of turning my passion for technology and live production into a fulfilling career. As the Digital Productions and AV Manager at the Australian Dental Association (ADA NSW), I specialise in designing and implementing AV systems that enhance efficiency, reliability, and quality. Whether it’s live events, post-production, or technical event management, I thrive on finding innovative solutions that elevate the experience for audiences and organisations alike. Beyond my professional role, I am deeply committed to mentoring and empowering others. As the Founder of Lukad AV Academy, I created a training program for high school students, equipping them with the skills and hands-on experience they need to excel in live event production, opportunities I wish had been available to me when I was their age. More recently, I founded Your Money Your Plan, a course-based business designed to help people build confidence in managing their personal finances. While the course is yet to launch, it reflects my passion for giving people practical tools to succeed in both their careers and their everyday lives. My career has been built on leadership, problem-solving, and a drive for excellence. I love taking on challenges, whether it’s redesigning complex AV systems, optimising workflows, or leading teams to deliver seamless events. Every project I take on is approached with a long-term vision, ensuring that the impact is both immediate and lasting. Outside of work, I enjoy watching sport, being with my family, and occasionally going for a bush walk. I’m also passionate about humanitarian work, having supported initiatives in North East India, including installing AV systems in schools to enhance learning experiences. Most importantly, my family is everything to me. My wife and two beautiful daughters are my greatest source of support and joy, and they remind me daily why I do what I do. I’m always open to connecting with like-minded professionals, exploring new projects, and opportunities.
Your Money Your Plan came about simply out of a desire to help people get to where I am in my financial journey. If I struggled to get here, then maybe there are others out there that could use my knowledge.
Lukad AV Academy was founded with a clear mission: to bridge the gap between education and the live events industry. I recognised a growing need for skilled technical operators as the industry faced a decline in seasoned professionals, mostly due to Covid. This challenge presents an incredible opportunity for high school students to gain access to hands-on training and develop the skills needed to thrive in live technical production, all while still at school. It prepares them for entry into the live production industry.
A varied role managing all technical aspects of live production. Planning of upgrade projects and working with multiple stakeholders both internally and externally. This role involves training of students in lighting, staging, audio, and vision and all aspects of live events. Musicals are the highlight of the year. Having Technical Directed musicals such as Wicked, Seussical, Little Shop of Horrors, Annie, and Matilda, training and leading students in all aspects of making a musical happen and showing them what they are capable of.
The role of AV Operator provides real time phone and field support to lecturers, staff, and students using the installed AV equipment across campus. Regular maintenance and repair of AV technologies is also a requirement. A primary responsibility is the supervision of the AV element for events on campus. This includes inter-departmental liaison, implementing best practice procedures for handling of equipment, staff supervision and monitoring, preparation of equipment and resources, operation of equipment throughout events, and pack down. Responsibilities: • Co-ordination of operations, inventory, and staff, for events • Supporting Executive University staff including the Vice Chancellor and his office regarding major University events, such as Graduation ceremonies. • Advance planning in consultation with Events Managers and senior University staff for events throughout the year. • Support and advise management on additional equipment and procedures to ensure smooth running of events • Consultation with international and VIP guests of the University • Liaise with external AV suppliers to ensure all AV systems work without incident. • Writing and maintaining specific WHS procedures for the safety of event setup, operation and pack down. • Liaising with and managing professional performers and VIP guests • Development and implementation of systems and procedures specific to operation of AV technologies for events. • Monitoring equipment loans and checkout procedures • Managing service requests through helpdesk ticketing system, AV bookings and calendar entries • Setup and operation of recordings for lectures and events. • Monitoring of regular automated lecture recordings, as well as entering and editing bookings for timetable changes. • Real time field support for teaching and lecturing staff • Operation of multiple video and audio editing suites • Work Health and Safety Representative for AV department 2013 – 2016