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IT Professional, expert in the AV and Automation area working in corporate and residential marketing since 2014. I have knowledge of all the steps of a project process cause when I started work in 2014 I got all the opportunities that my managers gave me. I grew up fast, and have passed in some areas like; - Technician - Team Leader - Programmer - Pre-salles - Solutions Architect - Post-salles

I am the AVIXA Program Coordinator for the regions DACH, Iberia, Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia. I am responsible for all your membership questions, aiding our DACH-region courses, and supporting the German-speaking AV industry through events, the DACH Women's Council, and our DACH job portal.  _____________________________________________________________________________ Ich bin Program Coordinator mit AVIXA für die DACH-Region, Iberien, Osteuropa, den Nahen Osten und Zentralasien. Ich bin verfübar für Ihre Fragen bezüglich der Mitgliedschaft, helfe bei der Organization unserer Seminare und unterstütze den deutschsprachigen Raum durch Veranstaltungen, Teilnahme am AVIXA Women's Council DACH, und unser regionale Jobportal.

I own and run a unique Audio Visual Training company based in the UK but servicing UK, Europe and International. We provide our services through the channel. We can provide training on Digitial Signage platforms, Interactive Hardware/Software and room handovers. If you client is struggling with Digital Signgage Content then our in house designers can create bespoke content. We can even manage their Signage platform on their behalf, just send us the content and we will do the rest

En la industria AV desde 2002 Ingeniero Industrial PMP; DMC-E (Crestron); EAVA, ECS, XTP-E, ProDSP (Extron); Tesira, Vocia: Certified (Biamp); QSys DSP y Control: Certified (QSC); Zoom Technician: Certified; RAVT (AVIXA); Etc

Mario is a PR and marketing communications professional with over 20 years of experience collaborating with tech companies in the B2B and CE industries. Since 2019 he and his agency have teamed up with AVIXA to do public relations and create content for the public in Latin America and Spain.

Graphic designer with knowledge of Digital Marketing, more than 7 years experience in the audiovisual market working in one of the most important distribution companies in Mexico NOVOTECH®. Diseñadora Gráfica con conocimientos de Marketing Digital, más de 7 años de experiencia dentro del mercado Audiovisual laborando en una de las compañías de distribución más importantes en México NOVOTECH®.

Specialized in research, manufacturing and distribution of pro audio since 1996.

Daniel Torres Hernández inició su trayectoria profesional en 1999, a la temprana edad de 17 años. Su talento y dedicación lo llevaron rápidamente a desempeñarse como líder de soporte técnico en Microsoft México.   En 2006, con una visión innovadora y emprendedora, fundó Creative Planet, empresa bajo la cual ha liderado la realización de más de 500 proyectos tecnológicos en variadas verticales a lo largo del continente americano. Su enfoque principal ha sido la creación de soluciones integradas para el sector retail en colaboración con marcas de prestigio global. Su expertise abarca el diseño e implementación de sistemas de Audio/Video, Redes, Seguridad, y Automatización, entre otros.   Actualmente, Daniel está al frente de una fábrica de innovación tecnológica, donde se especializa en el desarrollo de soluciones avanzadas en IoT, E-Commerce e Inteligencia Artificial. Su liderazgo se distingue no solo por la aplicación de metodologías ágiles, sino también por fomentar el desarrollo humano y potenciar capacidades de liderazgo en equipos remotos distribuidos en diversos puntos del globo.

George “Red” Fournier, CTS, serves as Vice President of Technical Services for Laia Technologies North America, leading the company’s technical strategy, partner enablement, and product‑integration initiatives across the U.S. and Canadian markets. With over 40 years in audiovisual engineering, systems design, and unified communications, Red works closely with Laia’s global product and development teams to ensure the company’s camera and software ecosystem delivers seamless, reliable, and customer‑centric experiences. His ability to blend deep engineering expertise with real‑world integrator insight makes him a trusted voice in translating emerging Laia technologies into practical, scalable solutions for corporate, education, and government environments. Red is also known for his leadership and advocacy across the AV industry. He founded AV Gives Back in 2015, uniting the AV community around service and support efforts under the #AVGivesBack banner. He has held several roles within AVIXA’s councils—including the Manufacturers, Diversity, and Women’s Councils—and served as Chairman of the Systems Integrators Council from 2020 to 2022. Throughout the pandemic, he helped guide integrators through unprecedented disruption by establishing collaborative forums, partnering with the ITS Council, and advancing initiatives on contractor best practices, workforce development, and new‑hire onboarding, reinforcing his long‑standing commitment to industry standards and community resilience. Beyond his professional impact, Red is a lifelong volunteer dedicated to service, mentorship, and community support. Since 1985, he has served North Jersey communities as a volunteer firefighter, fire police officer, trainer, and hazardous‑materials emergency responder. He remains deeply engaged in youth development with the Patriots Path Council of Scouting America in New Jersey as a District Commissioner at Large, Unit Commissioner, merit badge counselor, and advancement administrator for both Troop & Crew 144. Red and his wife Beth, celebrated as the first female firefighter and first female captain in the 190‑year history of the City of Paterson Fire Department, are especially proud of their son, Seán, who will enter NJIT’s Ying Wu College of Computing as a first‑year student academically classified as a junior, pursuing Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and AI after completing his A.S., 61 credits, Security+ and ISC2 CC certifications through the County College of Morris/Morris County Share Time Program in Pequannock HS.