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Experienced Audio Visual Technologist with a demonstrated history of working in the AV, Security & Information Technology sectors over the last 14 years. Skilled in designing, installing, and maintaining high-end AV solutions with extreme attention to detail, while offering white-glove executive support. Strategic thinker with the ability to turn insights into action, delivering on reliability and growth through innovation and consistency. In my current role, I successfully manage over 60 networked (Crestron and MS Teams) AV/VC rooms, across six campus buildings via on-site and remote preventative maintenance support SLAs. I am passionate about new technology and the pursuit of the best consumer experience in the digital age. I believe that success and progress in business development are best enabled through the seamless integration of technology. Professional Skills: Audio Visual Systems | Unified Conferencing | Crestron |MS Teams | Live Streaming | Digital Signage | IP CCTV Systems | Wireless Networks | Training & Coaching | Video Editing | Audio Production | CTS |

I developed an AV Rental & Staging Company from the ground up to the 2nd best in sales in Argentina during the 1990s. Worked as independent Technical Director for major corporate shows.  I have worked with projects all across Latin America during the past 30+ years. For the last 17 years, I have had the privilege of being part of ICIA; InfoComm, now AVIXA, helping the development of our industry in Latin America and the Caribbean. Specialties: Professional Audio Visual Industry in Latin America, Non-Profit Organization, AV Business Development, Technical Direction. Strategic Planning, Product Distribution, and Channel Development.

The Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance, Inc. (HETMA) is a registered 5013(c)3 advocacy organization focused on the higher education AV industry. The goal of HETMA is to raise awareness of technology issues unique to the higher education community by communicating with manufacturers, vendors, and higher education administrators on the needs and challenges that technology managers face. HETMA is also dedicated to providing educational and networking opportunities to our members so that we can empower and grow our influence as an industry. Our belief is that all resources provided through HETMA should always be FREE to the higher ed community. We are by us and for us, and hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity. OUR PURPOSE 1. ADVOCACY: HETMA seeks to advocate for the needs of the Higher Ed vertical within the greater AV industry by investing in our institutional and manufacturer relationships through programs like “HETMA Approved Program.” 2. EVENTS: “We were virtual before it was cool” is our tagline. We recognize the importance of information sharing as an essential element to higher ed. 3. COMMUNITY: We believe we are stronger together. AV in the higher education vertical accounts for over $27B in annual spend. Join us as we work together to strengthen one another through our initiatives, including our Prism Scholarship!  We offer two membership types that are always FREE OF CHARGE for the higher ed community! If you have a .edu, ac.uk, or equivalent, you automatically become a voting member and may join our monthly all-hands meetings on the third Friday of each month as well as our backend communication channels (ya know, where the real biz takes place). We also welcome corporate allies to partner with us for our advisory boards, “HETMA Approved” program, and as conference session providers.