Lee Stimmel
Event Technology and Product Launch TPGM
A portfolio archive of technical direction, show systems design, and video direction projects. From designing and commissioning event venues and managing their operation teams, to leading technical execution for high-profile Google product demos and launches.
Global Production Management
Event Technology Program Manager
Dec 2017 — PresentLead program management of global event technology & AV/IT deployments, for Google's tent-pole product demo and live moments
Talks at Google Producer
Jun 2007 — Aug 2015Spearheaded the Talks at Google program in NY, pioneering video production methodologies, directing high-profile webcasts, and managing on-site AV teams and staging logistics.
Producer, Production Manager & Technical Director
Aug 2006 — Aug 2015Production management of Google's internal and external events. Designed event production systems and managed technical delivery for Americas offices.
Live Music Video Director
Apr 2012 — Sep 2013Directed and Produced YouTube's Live Concert Series, YouTube Presents in New York, LA & San Bruno for Macklemore, Blondie, Heart, Matisyahu, Justin Bieber, Nikki and the Dove, Metronomy, Jason Mraz and more.
Technical and Video Direction
Stephen Colbert | America Again: Re-Becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't
Directed the multi-camera live broadcast of Stephen Colbert's Talks at Google interview with Eric Schmidt in Google New York. Managed staging setups, broadcast switching, and live streaming delivery.
Live Performance | Blondie | YouTube Presents
Video directed the live multi-camera broadcast capture and streaming of the legendary rock band Blondie performing live for the YouTube Presents series in New York.
Home | Toni Morrison | Talks at Google
Multi-camera live director for Nobel laureate Toni Morrison's Talks at Google interview. Directed camera angles and switching for live stream and post-event archival release.
YouTube Symphony Orchestra
Directed live video segments and technical broadcast aspects for the inaugural YouTube Symphony Orchestra event at Carnegie Hall.
Michio Kaku | Quantum Supremacy | Talks at Google
Managed technical delivery and directed the live multi-camera broadcast of theoretical physicist Michio Kaku's Talks at Google presentation on quantum computing.
Seth MacFarlane + Creative Team of The Orville | Talks at Google
Video directed the live multi-camera broadcast capture and panel discussion with Seth MacFarlane and the creative team behind the sci-fi series The Orville.
Appetites | Anthony Bourdain & Laurie Woolever | Talks at Google
Video directed the multi-camera live broadcast of Anthony Bourdain and Laurie Woolever discussing their cookbook 'Appetites' at Talks at Google.
Pharrell Williams | International Day of Happiness | Talks at Google
Directed the multi-camera live broadcast of music icon Pharrell Williams speaking in celebration of the International Day of Happiness at Google New York.
Marie Kondo | The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up | Talks at Google
Directed the multi-camera live broadcast of Marie Kondo's Talks at Google presentation on tidying up. Managed technical staging, camera setups, and live streaming delivery.
Guardians of the Galaxy | Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana & Vin Diesel | Talks at Google
Video directed the live multi-camera broadcast capture and streaming for the cast of Guardians of the Galaxy (Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, and Vin Diesel) at Talks at Google.
SpiritYouAll | Bobby McFerrin | Talks at Google
Directed the live multi-camera broadcast and audio capture of vocalist Bobby McFerrin's 'SpiritYouAll' performance and talk at Google.
Hyperbole and a Half | Allie Brosh | Talks at Google
Video directed the multi-camera live broadcast of author Allie Brosh discussing 'Hyperbole and a Half' at Talks at Google.
Live Performance | Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Video directed the live multi-camera broadcast capture and webcasting of the historic New Orleans jazz ensemble. Engineered signal flow, camera placement, and high-fidelity audio integration for real-time web delivery.
Justin Bieber & Jimmy Fallon | YouTube Presents
Video directed the high-profile multi-camera live special featuring Justin Bieber and Jimmy Fallon. Supervised camera tracking, staging layout, and low-latency broadcast streaming.
The Chopin Album | Lang Lang | Talks at Google
Directed the multi-camera broadcast switching and live stream for world-renowned pianist Lang Lang's Talks at Google performance and interview.
Yes, Chef | Marcus Samuelsson | Talks at Google
Video directed the live multi-camera broadcast switching and streaming for chef Marcus Samuelsson's Talks at Google appearance discussing his memoir 'Yes, Chef'.
Sleepwalk With Me | Mike Birbiglia & Ira Glass | Talks at Google
Directed the Talks at Google segment with comedian Mike Birbiglia and public radio host Ira Glass discussing their film Sleepwalk With Me. Managed technical operations, staging setups, and live streaming.
Jason Mraz | Live in New York | YouTube Presents
Video directed the live multi-camera broadcast capture of Jason Mraz performing live in New York for the YouTube Presents series. Managed acoustics and multi-cam video alignment.
Sexually Speaking | Dr. Ruth | Talks at Google
Video directed and live-switched the multi-camera broadcast of Dr. Ruth Westheimer's Talks at Google appearance in Google New York.
Live Performance | The Joy Formidable | YouTube Presents
Video directed the live multi-camera broadcast capture and webcasting of the Welsh alternative rock band The Joy Formidable performing live for the YouTube Presents series.
Live Performance | Metronomy | YouTube Presents
Directed the multi-camera live broadcast capture of Metronomy performing "She Wants" live for the YouTube Presents series. Balanced synth and live rhythm feeds.
Eric Hutchinson | Performance & Q&A | YouTube Presents
Video directed the multi-camera broadcast capture of Eric Hutchinson's live performance and audience Q&A session for YouTube Presents.
Live Performance | Niki & The Dove | YouTube Presents
Video directed the live multi-camera capture and webcast of Swedish synth-pop group Niki & The Dove performing "Tomorrow" live for the YouTube Presents series.
Live Performance | Matisyahu | YouTube Presents
Directed the live multi-camera capture and webcast of Matisyahu's performance for the YouTube Presents concert series, coordinating dynamic staging lighting and camera tracking.
Martha Stewart in Conversation with Marissa Mayer | Talks at Google
Directed the live multi-camera broadcast of Martha Stewart in conversation with Google executive Marissa Mayer, discussing entrepreneurship, branding, and lifestyle design.
Goat Rodeo Sessions | Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, Chris Thile | Talks at Google
Video directed the live multi-camera capture and high-fidelity audio webcast of the Goat Rodeo Sessions featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer, and Chris Thile.
A Cook's Tour and Medium Raw | Anthony Bourdain | Talks at Google
Video directed the live multi-camera broadcast capture and webcasting of author and chef Anthony Bourdain discussing 'A Cook's Tour' and 'Medium Raw' at Google.
Anderson Cooper Live Interview | Talks at Google
Directed the live multi-camera broadcast switching and webcasting for journalist Anderson Cooper's Talks at Google appearance in New York.
The Aviation Orange Live Performance | Talks at Google
Directed the live multi-camera broadcast capture and streaming of the indie rock band performing in the Google New York office. Managed studio lighting integration and balanced live stereo output mixes.
Live Performance & Q&A | Taylor Swift | YouTube Presents
Video directed the multi-camera live broadcast and Q&A session with Taylor Swift celebrating the launch of her YouTube Presents special, managing real-time feed switching and fan Q&A streaming.
Some Lessons Learned | Kristin Chenoweth | Talks at Google
Video directed the live capture and multi-camera broadcast switching for Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth's Talks at Google appearance. Overseen camera framing, visual transitions, and spatial staging configurations.
Live Performance | Common | YouTube Presents
Directed the multi-camera live broadcast of hip-hop artist Common performing live for the YouTube Presents series, managing real-time audio synchronization and camera angles.
New York City Ballet | Talks at Google
Video directed the live multi-camera broadcast capture and streaming of the New York City Ballet dancers and choreographers performing at the Google New York office. Managed specialized framing, capture pacing, and audio telemetry for high-movement dance capturing.
The Lost Girls | Holly Corbett & Amanda Pressner | Talks at Google
Served as moderator and technical director for the Authors@Google talk featuring the authors of the travel memoir The Lost Girls. Managed direct audience interaction structures, Q&A AV routing, and stage feeds.
Broadway's West Side Story | 2010 Revival | Talks at Google
Co-interviewed the cast and directed the live multi-camera broadcast capture and webcast of the Broadway revival ensemble performing live at Google. Managed staging setups, lighting levels, and dynamic performer AV tracking.
Momofuku | David Chang | Talks at Google
Video directed the multi-camera broadcast capture of culinary pioneer David Chang discussing his restaurant empire and Momofuku cookbook at Google.
The Pluto Files | Neil deGrasse Tyson | Talks at Google
Video directed the multi-camera live broadcast of astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson's Talks at Google presentation on The Pluto Files.
Moving to Higher Ground | Wynton Marsalis & Geoffrey Ward | Talks at Google
Directed the multi-camera live broadcast of legendary jazz musician Wynton Marsalis and historian Geoffrey C. Ward discussing their book Moving to Higher Ground: How Jazz Can Change Your Life.
Violence | Slavoj Žižek | Talks at Google
Directed the live webcast and multi-camera capture of philosopher Slavoj Žižek's Talks at Google discussion on violence in Google New York.
Michael Bloomberg | Talks at Google
Directed the live multi-camera broadcast of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg in conversation with Google VP Sheryl Sandberg at Google's Mountain View headquarters.
Venue Design & Technical Architecture
Designed, built, commissioned, and managed the operation of these Google event spaces from 2007-2015.
Theatre & Touring
Technical Director, Stage and Tour Management roles across regional and touring theatrical productions.
Tour/Production Manager
Sep 1998 — Apr 2006Served as tour/production/stage manager for over thirty theater productions, musical and acrobatic acts covering forty-six states. Duties included load-in/out coordination with local crew, execution or "calling" of the show to the department heads, carpentry/electrical maintenance, travel planning and cast management.
Assistant Booking Agent/Contract Administrator
May 2004 — Aug 2004Artist roster included R.E.M., Widespread Panic and The Connells.