Dylan Stoddard, CTS-D, CTS-I

Dylan Stoddard, CTS-D, CTS-I, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple roles and industries. Dylan started their career at Blues Alley Jazz in 2001 as the Chief of Sound and Stage, where they managed all aspects of the premier jazz venue. In 2004, they transitioned to being a Freelance Musician and Sound Engineer, working at various venues in the DC metro area and touring with The West Coast Dance Explosion.

In 2007, Dylan joined TeamPeople as a Senior Media Technician II, providing conference and event AV support for The World Bank. Dylan later became a Lead Technician, overseeing a team of technicians in a high-end conferencing and AV environment. From 2012 to 2014, they served as an AV Integration Project Manager at The World Bank, managing the scheduling, labor, and operational aspects of integration projects.

Since 2014, Dylan has been working at Pershing Technologies, where they have held various roles. Dylan started as a Systems Engineer and eventually became a Senior Systems Engineer. Currently, they serve as a Business Development Executive and Senior Systems Engineer, leveraging their technical expertise to drive business growth.

Throughout their career, Dylan has demonstrated a strong technical background in audio visual integration and a passion for delivering high-quality sound and stage experiences.

Dylan Stoddard, CTS-D, CTS-I, has a strong educational background in audio technology and music. Dylan obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Audio Technology from American University, where they studied from 1997 to 2001. In 2003, they enrolled in the University of the District of Columbia's Jazz Studies program and completed their Bachelor's degree in Music with a focus on Jazz Studies in 2007.

In addition to their formal education, Dylan has acquired several certifications to further enhance their knowledge and skills in the field. Dylan has received the following certifications: Dante Domain Manager Technical Training from Audinate in April 2020, Q-Sys Control 201 from QSC in December 2019, Dante Certification Level 3 from Audinate in October 2019, Dante Certification Level 1 and Dante Certification Level 2 from Audinate in October 2017, Q-Sys Level One Certification and Q-Sys Level Two Certification from QSC in August 2015, DMC-D from Crestron Electronics in February 2015, Biamp Tesira from Biamp Systems in September 2014, Professional Conferencing Products Technical Specialist from ClearOne in May 2014, CTS-I from InfoComm International in April 2012, ClearOne Product Specialist from ClearOne in February 2012, CTS from InfoComm International in April 2010, and Q-Sys Control 101 from QSC in November 2019. Lastly, they obtained the Certified Technology Specialist - Design certification from AVIXA in April 2018.

Dylan Stoddard has consistently pursued education and certification opportunities to stay abreast of the latest developments and technologies in the audio and music industry.