Alexis Bou Farhat, CTS-D, CTS-I
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- Qatar
About Alexis Bou Farhat, CTS-D, CTS-I
With over 20 years of experience in the AV and ELV industries, I specialize in AV system design, installation, management, and integration across diverse sectors, including corporate, education, sports, healthcare, hospitality, and government. My career began in 2003 with the AV team at a 5-star hotel in Lebanon, where I developed a passion for AV systems.
I hold certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, as well as CTS-D and CTS-I from AVIXA, blending technical expertise with strong project leadership. I have extensive experience deploying technologies from leading manufacturers such as Crestron, Extron, Biamp, and many others, while managing vendors and ensuring seamless integration.
Currently, I am part of BLINQ, a division of IMAR Trading and Contracting in Qatar, where I serve as the ELV Projects Manager, focusing on ELV systems and immersive AV solutions. I am committed to continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and mentoring emerging professionals to elevate the AV field
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From Boardrooms to Classrooms: How AV Tech is Reshaping Work and Education
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A great reminder @Mohannad Mousa, CTS that successful AV design isn't just about integration! it's about trust and user behavior.
If the system doesn’t support BYOD seamlessly, it risks being bypassed entirely.
Simple, intuitive and flexible should be the new standard.
It’s a pleasure to read this inspiring interview!
I had the honor of meeting @Urmil Vaidhya , in person at ISE 2025 in Barcelona ! a passionate professional with a sharp AV mind and a great attitude toward continuous learning and collaboration.
His journey truly reflects the spirit of the CTS community and the evolving standards of our industry.
Keep it up, Urmil
Tavius, you’ve nailed the existential challenge: The floor for 'basic AV' has risen (thanks to plug-and-play tech), but so has the ceiling for what’s possible and that’s where integrators must stake their claim. Having lived this convergence for 20+ years, I believe the answer isn’t just specialization, but redefining what AV integration even means.
Nailed it @Mohannad Mousa, CTS especially on control logic !
In a real crisis, no one’s clicking through nested menus.
If an interface isn’t intuitive under pressure, it fails.
Love the focus on operator-first design.
Keep these coming
Great insights ! Especially on sightlines and user behavior.
Meeting rooms really are emotional spaces, and small changes like accessible controls make a big difference.
This is too real! 😂 Every point hit home! especially the USB signage and cable spaghetti. Hats off for turning daily AV pain into something we can all laugh (and cry) about. Brilliantly done!
Thanks for sharing it !
I'm truly excited and honored to be an Xchange Advocate!
A big thank you to @Lisa Matthews, CTS - AVIXA @Benedict Onodu. CTS.MBCS @Alexis Bou Farhat, CTS-D, CTS-I @Matt Pana and all the amazing advocates—I look forward to connecting and hopefully meeting you all in person one day.
Coming from a region where AV is still a relatively new field, being part of the Xchange community has been invaluable. It keeps me up to date with the latest AV trends and equips me with the knowledge and tools to simplify and promote AV within my community.
Let’s keep learning, connecting, and growing together!
Thank You !
Always proud to be an Advocate!
Welcome to all the new members!
The AV community is enriched by your arrival as AVIXA Xchange Advocates. I'm looking forward to exchanging ideas, technologies, solutions and insights with you in the coming weeks.
Always proud to be an Advocate!