Our Community Spotlight highlights some of the most prominent, active users in the AVIXA Xchange community. These quick interviews touch on hot topics within the AV industry right from the minds of experts in their respective fields.
I’m a has-been geek turned manager, turned executive, turned (hopefully) into leader. I love technology and even more I love people. So what I find really interesting is the intersection of people and technology…and in so many ways, that’s my definition of AV.
Hi there! I am Summer, I work as a marketing specialist for LRAV, a luxury AV company that provides audio, lighting, video, and entertainment solutions for any event.
I am responsible for Global Industry Engagement for AVIXA, including all membership, councils, sponsorships, and engagement programs. Oversee global sales and account management programs including our global partner accounts. Member of Strategic leadership team with involvement in association operational management and product development to meet Member needs and deliver them profitably. This function engages AVIXA ProAV members across all segments and global regions to maximize Association membership growth, member engagement, and revenue.
As AVIXA's manager of editorial content, I bring to the role fifteen years of marketing experience and ten working predominantly in editorial and video content. I've spent many years in the entertainment industry working for Nickelodeon, Lucasfilm, Disney, and even a small theater in the heart of Florence, Italy. I love great stories and finding the right way to tell them. I am also a stop-motion animation aficionado who makes puppets and writes books. And if you have a food-related AV story, I'd love to hear it!
Somos una empresa con más de 30 años de experiencia en el diseño, instalación y puesta en marcha de proyectos de soluciones de tecnología para la automatización, control y videoconferencia de salas de concejo, salas de junta directiva, todo tipo de salas de reuniones y espacios colaborativos. Nuestra presencia regional abarca México, Centroamérica y Panamá, y contamos con ingenieros certificados y constantemente capacitados para brindar soluciones innovadoras y eficientes a nuestros clientes. Además, somos representantes de las principales marcas de automatización, control y videoconferencia. En Signo Corporación, nuestra misión es proporcionar soluciones tecnológicas integrales que mejoren la productividad y la eficiencia de las empresas y organizaciones. Conectamos personas , espacios y tecnología.
www.signocorp.com
I am a principal consultant and Owner of Audiovisual Consulting Team, LLC (AVCT). We are based in Boston and NYC and provide AV and acoustic consulting services for commercial projects. WBE / DBE Certified!
www.avconsultingteam.com
Me considero una persona apasionada por lo que hace, me gusta trabajar y solucionar problemas.
Tengo afinidad con la fotografía, la música y las artes en general.
Dada mi formación profesional y el caminar en esta industria he aprendido a diseñar sistemas AV que generan experiencias de usuarios, que satisfacen necesidades y con una rápida adopción tecnológica.
Soy capaz de liderar y motivar equipos en torno a metas concretas, siempre preocupado del crecimiento del área como también de cada uno de sus miembros en particular.
I´ve been in this industry since 2002, I graduated from electronics engineering while working as AV designer, after a while I realized that there were many things I couldn´t understand about sound that I was passionated about so I decided to do masters on sound and vibration in Sweden, during all these time had the chance to design and be responsible for relevant projects like Panamerican games athletic stadium, soccer stadiums, arenas, concert halls and many other of all kind
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🎯 Role Overview
🔸AV Systems Designer / Solutions Architect
🔹Crafting bespoke audio-visual systems tailored to client needs.
🛠️ Core Responsibilities
🔸Designing customized AV solutions with precision and technical depth.
🔸Creating comprehensive technical documentation.
🔸Acting as a technical authority during business development.
🔸Managing multiple projects while balancing account managers' expectations.
💻 Specialization in Video Conferencing Platforms
🔸Expertise in designing AV systems for:
🔹Microsoft Teams Rooms, Zoom Rooms, Webex Rooms, Google Meet Rooms
🔧 Technology Stack
🔸Solutions built using leading AV brands:
🚀 Design Philosophy
🔸Integration of the latest corporate AV trends.
🔸Focus on innovation, security, and scalability.
🔸Incorporating networking and security into AV designs.
🔸Ensuring alignment with user experience through close collaboration with teams and clients.
In my role with AVIXA standards and content teams I provide technical advisement and strategic leadership. This primarily includes standards publications and the Exam Guide books.
My interests span the broad spectrum of AV/IT technologies and systems our industry provides. Prior to taking a staff role with AVIXA I worked supporting AV/IT solutions for both public and private education as a "Technology Manager" (roles including repair, installation, design and project management) as well as a longtime volunteer for AVIXA education and standards programs.