Grimm Van Gestel

AV System Engineer @ Creative Technology

About

Audiovisual technician and multimedia artist with over 20 years of stage technical experience and 10 years of international freelancing.Proficient in a wide range of technical skills and creative software suites. Solutions-driven approach and a strong 'can-do' mentality.#Certified Barco UDX-UDM specialist.Main softwares companions: • Adobe CC • Resolume • Disguise (D3) • Pixera • WatchOut • Cinema 4D • TouchDesigner • Stable Diffusion / ComfyUI • Topaz Have a look at my VJ alter ego Nokta Visual www.noktavisual.com

Country

Saudi Arabia

City

Riyadh

Industry

Events Services

Skill

L-ISA, Showbeheersing, Helios Megapixel, Stage Precision, Barco Projectors, Q-Sys, Disguise d3, Media Servers, Audiovisuele systeemontwerp, Immersieve Omgevingen, Laser, Consultancy, Projectie, Led-displays, Displaytechnologie, Team Leadership, Adobe Creative Suite, English, Technisch management, Evenementmanagement

Experience

AV System Engineer

Creative Technology

2026-4 - Present · 6 mos

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

On-site AV System Engineer for a high-end immersive experience centre in Riyadh's Financial District. Programming, maintaining and operating a flagship audiovisual installation: Disguise d3 cluster with RenderStream nodes, Q-Sys master show control, Stage Precision sensor-driven interaction, MA lighting nodes, L-ISA spatial audio, Megapixel LED processing, Barco projection across multiple zones. Daily operational reporting, system diagnostics, content update workflows, stakeholder coordination with client and integrator teams.

Creative Technical Director - AV Tech - Projection Specialist - VJ

Nokta Visual

2018-1 - 2026-5 · 8 yrs 5 mos

Belgium

Versatile professional specializing in video technology, projection, media server operation, and VJing, with over 100 live visual shows and fixed AV installations. Skilled in project management, technical study and design, content creation.Delivering custom AV solutions tailored to client needs to make every event a success!

Technisch coördinator

Het Bos

2017-1 - 2019-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Antwerpen

Managed the technical setup and coordination for exhibitions, theater and concert hall performances. Ensured all necessary equipment was provided for high-quality cultural event productions. Coordination with freelancers and other venue staff. Responsible for infrastructure maintenance.

Technisch coördinator

Future Media

2015-1 - 2017-1 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Gent, Vlaanderen, Belgiëw

Oversaw all technical aspects of event organization, ensuring seamless execution of both indoor events and multi-day festivals (3–7 days). Responsibilities included power distribution, light design, on-site decor production and sipplier coordination.Additionally, established a CNC workshop and trained operators, remains operational, supporting efficient production and creative fabrication needs for stage design.

Freelance Stage Technician

Grimm Van Gestel

2012-1 - 2015-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

A long story short, love made me move to Finland were I worked as a freelance stage technician and stage manager for various cultural organisations mainly in Helsinki. I also worked on a farm specialized in forest management and grain production.

Stage techniek

SCHELD'APEN

2009-1 - 2012-1 · 3 yrs 1 mo

Antwerpen, Vlaanderen, België

As a creative art-youth centre, Scheld’apen gave me the possibilities to develop many of my skills and qualities at the start of my carreer. Besides my stage technical work, I also learned various construction techniques, maintenance, electrical, plumbing and how to work safely with various powertools.