Miles Bamforth
Stevenage,Hertfordshire
Summary
Audio Visual Engineer with 6 years of experience in delivering high-end AV installations for luxury residential properties. Proficient in managing full project cycles, including client consultations, site surveys, detailed quotations, system design, installation, and ongoing support. Specialises in luxury home cinemas, multi-room audio systems, and advanced security setups, consistently achieving over 400 positive client reviews. Committed to transitioning into the luxury commercial AV sector, ready to leverage technical skills and dedication to contribute to high-profile projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Audio Visual Engineer
Thorogood Audio Visual
Potters Bar, Hertfordshire
01.2020 - 02.2026
- Independently led full-cycle AV projects for very large high-end residential properties across Hertfordshire and North London, managing direct client and project manager liaison from concept to completion and ensuring seamless delivery of highest standards of quality, precision, and client satisfaction.
- Installed luxury home cinemas, custom media walls, multi-room AV distribution, and integrated entertainment systems, delivering immersive, aesthetically flawless results tailored to unique spaces.
- Executed CCTV/security upgrades including alarm integrations in live/high-traffic environments such as busy public houses, minimising disruption, optimising existing infrastructure, and providing comprehensive user-friendly handovers with detailed training.
- Designed high performance WiFi networks, access points, and structured cabling including Virgin TV routing, achieving robust connectivity with fully concealed installations and pristine site finishes.
- Oversaw aerial, satellite, and signal distribution setups, guaranteeing optimal performance and reliability for demanding entertainment requirements.
- Performed precise TV wall mounting, media wall construction, and AV rack assembly, prioritising clean cable management, future-proof design, and integration that enhances functionality and visual appeal.
- Built long-term client relationships through transparent communication, realistic timelines, proactive issue resolution, and exceptional aftercare, resulting in repeat business, referrals, and consistently outstanding feedback.
- Maintained rigorous standards of professionalism, cleanliness, and efficiency, leaving every project immaculate, removing all waste, and exceeding expectations on quality, value, and service.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - IT
Hertford Regional College
Ware /2016 - /2018
GCSEs - Including Math and English
Freeman Collage
Buntingford, HertfordshireSkills
- Full-cycle management of high-end AV projects (survey, quotation, design, installation, handover)
- Luxury home cinema and media wall installations
- Multi-room audio/visual systems
- CCTV, security, and alarm deployments
- WiFi/network infrastructure and cabling
- Aerial/satellite and signal distribution
- TV mounting, rack building, and discreet cable management
Professional Attributes
- Independent project leadership with direct client/project manager engagement
- Uncompromising attention to detail and quality delivery
- Efficient, proactive, and calm under pressure
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
- Team-oriented yet fully capable of autonomous execution
- Physically capable and hardworking, relentless in overcoming challenges
- Highly disciplined, goal-driven, and dedicated to excellence
Key Achievements
Independently completed full renovation of family home in 2025 within strict 3 month timeframe, just after the arrival of our baby: demolished internal walls, built new partitions, handled plastering, carpentry, and all finishing works while maintaining full-time employment, showcasing outstanding project management, physical resilience, and determination to meet ambitious deadlines.
Timeline
Audio Visual Engineer
Thorogood Audio Visual
01.2020 - 02.2026
Diploma of Higher Education - IT
Hertford Regional College
/2016 - /2018
GCSEs - Including Math and English
Freeman Collage