Don Merritt (He/Him)
Director, University of Central Florida
- Xchange Members
- United States of America
🎯 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.
Ryan Gray, M.Ed., CTS, is Director of Technology Engagement and Strategy at Yavapai College based in Northern Arizona. He holds Bachelor's Degrees in Political Science and Media Arts from Arizona State University and a Master of Education in Educational Technology from Northern Arizona University. Ryan is passionate about creating high quality technology driven experiences for students, faculty and staff. He drives attention towards a focus on user experience, the constant incubation of new ideas and the creation of genuine community. He is proud to serve on the Board of Directors of the Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance (HETMA.org) and is host of the AV/IT Amplifier Podcast at Higher Ed AV Media (HigherEdAV.com).
After primarily working in telecom for over 12 years, i started working in Pro AV in 2017 in a Business Development role within Distribution. I have a passion for "electronics" and outside of my career i am very active with fitness and being around my family.
