XO1 - EPK

Name: 

Mercel “Cel” Stephen, 

AKA "Xcel - XcelOne - XO1"

Date of Birth: 

January 16, 1971

Birth: 

Birmingham, England

Current Residence: 

Jersey City, NJ - Coral Springs, FL - USA

Occupation: 

Freelance AutoCAD Drafter 

AV Design Engineer / Remixer / DJ

 Mercel Stephen, known professionally as "XO1," is a seasoned audio video engineer & entrepreneur with decades of experience in the audio video & entertainment industries. From his humble beginnings as a curious youngster playing around with sound systems to his groundbreaking work in designing & installing recording studios & multimedia facilities, Xcel's journey embodies innovation, resilience & creativity.

Previous Work:

2023 - Technical Plans

AV, HVAC & GC companies. 

NJ, NY, CT, GA & FL

2021 - Concept plans for GC & homeowners

North Jersey

2019 - Rogers Library

Pro Audio, AV & Live Streaming Plans

Southampton, NY

2018 - Quest Diagnostics

AV install Conference & Huddle Room

Secaucus, NJ

2014 - Fendi Showroom / Luxury Living

 Video Wall Layout

Miami, FL

2014 - AV Eng/tech - large home automation system

Crown Project 

Naples, FL

2005 - Various audio recording, animation & video editing projects for websites.

2000 - Designed, built professional recording studios & sound systems. 

1997 - Oracle Corporation - 

Installed Multimedia Training Room

Atlanta, GA.

1996 - UPS Headquarters Auditorium

Built A/V systems

Atlanta, GA.

1996 - Clark Atlanta University

Installed 1st interactive multimedia classroom.

Atlanta, GA.

1995 - Hit Factory - Team of Engineers & Techs delivered 40% of the Grammys.

New York, NY

Certifications:

• ProSource - Lighting Technology Certification 
• ClearOne - Audio Conferencing Product Specialist 

              (License# NN82aAOMam)

• ClearOne - Audio Video Distribution & Control Product Specialist (License# 0blpOT30HD)
• ClearOne - Digital Signage Product Specialist 

              (License# ZPHe0xyhjV)

• Biamp - TesiraFORTE’ Certification
• Harman International - Pro Audio Designer Certification
• BSS Harman - Audio Programmer (Audio Architecture) Certification
• Warehouse Management: Inventory, Stock Certification
• Vantage - WireLink Hardware Certification
• Project Management Foundations; Integration Certification

For inquiries regarding consultation, engineering, bookings, collaborations, or any other inquiries, please contact:

Email:

 https://xo1design.com/contact

Phone:‪ 

(646) 543-9299‬