Gustav Teitge
Mosgiel,Dunedin
Summary
Senior Solution Architect with 25+ years of international experience designing hybrid workplace, AV, and collaboration solutions across enterprise and education environments. Expert in bridging IT and AV to deliver user-first, pedagogically informed solutions integrating Microsoft Teams Rooms, AV-over-IP, video conferencing, learning management systems (LMS), video content management systems (VCMS), and timetabling workflows. Proven ability to lead projects from concept through commissioning, supporting project managers, field teams, and stakeholders to achieve adoption, engagement, and operational outcomes. Skilled in leveraging emerging technologies and applied AI to accelerate workflows, documentation, and decision-making while maintaining reliability, innovation, and excellence. Recognized for solution design, user experience optimization, and stakeholder collaboration in impactful hybrid learning and workplace initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Senior Solution Architect - Hybrid Workplace
Ricoh New Zealand Ltd.
Dunedin, Dunedin
03.2025 - Current
- Lead solution architecture and technical direction for hybrid workplace and collaboration solutions, ensuring reliability, scalability, and user adoption.
- Design, deploy, and oversee Microsoft Teams Rooms, AV-over-IP, LMS/VCMS, and custom workflows across enterprise and education environments.
- Guide projects from concept through commissioning, supporting PMs, field teams, and stakeholders to achieve successful operational outcomes.
- Introduce emerging technologies and applied AI tools to improve workflow, documentation, and decision-making.
- Build strategic relationships with clients, vendors, and teams, contributing to adoption, engagement, and long-term collaboration outcomes.
Hybrid Workplace Technical Pre-Sales Consultant
Ricoh New Zealand Limited
Dunedin, New Zealand
03.2022 - 02.2025
- Delivered AV and hybrid workplace solutions, bridging IT/AV for education and enterprise customers.
- Scoped, designed, and documented solutions to improve usability and adoption.
- Supported sales, delivery, and managed services teams across New Zealand.
- Represented the company at industry events and strengthened vendor/client relationships.
Business Dev, Sales, AV System Design and Proj Man
Vision AV
, Dunedin
10.2018 - 03.2022
- Designed scalable, cost-effective AV solutions for education and corporate clients.
- Built and maintained long-term relationships with customers, including University of Otago, Otago Polytechnic, and SIT, developing deep understanding of education-sector needs.
- Resolved complex system integration challenges across audio, video, control, and networked environments.
Technical Leadership, Systems Eng & AV Integration
Hattech, Satellite Sound, Wild & Marr
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.1999 - 09.2018
- Progressed from Lead Installer to Solutions Architect and Business Manager.
- Designed, integrated, commissioned, and calibrated complex AV systems across broadcast, studio, commercial, and education environments.
- Provided leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to field teams.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Teams Rooms Technical Solutions
Microsoft
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Converged Communications Partner Technic
Microsoft
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft
Some College (No Degree) - MS-700 Teams Administrator Associate,
Microsoft
Some College (No Degree) - Masters Technology Architect
Crestron
Some College (No Degree) - Q-Sys L1 And L2 ProAV Control Programming
QSC
Dunedin, NZSome College (No Degree) - Tesira 101 And 201
JANDS - BIAMP
AucklandBasic and Advanced networking -
Duxbury
09.2009
Advanced sound engineering Diploma, Sound engineering -
Allenby Campus (Bramley)
09.1998
EASE - Acoustic and loudspeaker modelling -
Ahnert Feistel Media Group, Berlin, Germany
09.2009
Smaart audio system calibration software -
Rational acoustics
04.2014
Clearone University
12.2012
Harman Professional, LA, UK
11.2011
JBL Vertec Line Array trainer, Line Array principles and field engineer training -
JBL - Northridge
09.2009
London Architect and Audio Architect Trainer -
BSS Audio
08.2008
Skills
- Hybrid Learning & Collaboration Solutions – designing and delivering user-focused solutions integrating Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Cisco Webex, VCMS, LMS, and scheduled workflows
- Pedagogy & User-Centred Design – applying instructional design principles to ensure accessibility, adoption, and engagement in academic environments
- Solution Design & Delivery – end-to-end project oversight from concept through commissioning, aligning AV/IT solutions with educational outcomes, operational requirements, and business objectives
- Leadership & Stakeholder Management – building trusted relationships with academic staff, vendors, IT teams, and project stakeholders, driving collaboration, capability uplift, and sustainable outcomes
- Innovation & Applied AI – leveraging AI tools to accelerate documentation, workflow automation, reporting, and decision-making
- AV & Networked Systems – expertise in audio (QSC Q-SYS, Biamp, Shure), video (Cisco, Teams Rooms, Zoom, Lightware), control systems (Q-SYS, Crestron, Extron, AMX, Utelogy), and AV-over-IP (Dante, AES67, Q-SYS NV, Extron NAV, NDI)
Affiliations
- Music team volunteer at church - Sound mixing
- Otago E-Sports volunteer - Providing technical insight, event planning and fundraising
- Seasoned NZ motorhome traveller - Still so much to explore in this amazing country
Certification
Microsoft Teams Rooms Technical Architect (Microsoft)
Microsoft Converged Communications Partner Technician (Microsoft)
MS-700 Equivalent Studies (Microsoft)
Microsoft Copilot
Crestron Masters Architect – Silver (Crestron)
QSYS Programming
Ampetronic Assistive Listening – Design and Deploy
Microsoft Converged Communications Partner Technician (Microsoft)
MS-700 Equivalent Studies (Microsoft)
Microsoft Copilot
Crestron Masters Architect – Silver (Crestron)
QSYS Programming
Ampetronic Assistive Listening – Design and Deploy
Accomplishments
- Ricoh NZ - New Employee of the year (2022) -
- STUDER - Outstanding Achievement Award (2015)
Timeline
Senior Solution Architect - Hybrid Workplace
Ricoh New Zealand Ltd.
03.2025 - Current
Hybrid Workplace Technical Pre-Sales Consultant
Ricoh New Zealand Limited
03.2022 - 02.2025
Business Dev, Sales, AV System Design and Proj Man
Vision AV
10.2018 - 03.2022
Technical Leadership, Systems Eng & AV Integration
Hattech, Satellite Sound, Wild & Marr
01.1999 - 09.2018
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Teams Rooms Technical Solutions
Microsoft
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Converged Communications Partner Technic
Microsoft
Some College (No Degree) - Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft
Some College (No Degree) - MS-700 Teams Administrator Associate,
Microsoft
Some College (No Degree) - Masters Technology Architect
Crestron
Some College (No Degree) - Q-Sys L1 And L2 ProAV Control Programming
QSC
Some College (No Degree) - Tesira 101 And 201
JANDS - BIAMP
Basic and Advanced networking -
Duxbury
Advanced sound engineering Diploma, Sound engineering -
Allenby Campus (Bramley)
EASE - Acoustic and loudspeaker modelling -
Ahnert Feistel Media Group, Berlin, Germany
Smaart audio system calibration software -
Rational acoustics
Clearone University
Harman Professional, LA, UK
JBL Vertec Line Array trainer, Line Array principles and field engineer training -
JBL - Northridge
London Architect and Audio Architect Trainer -
BSS Audio
Languages
English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.