GRIFITHS ZACHARIAH (He/Him)
Associate Vice President EMEAIO Sales & Global Alliances, ClearOne Inc
- Xchange Members
- United Arab Emirates
Co-host "Experience AV" Podcast
Quality Evangelist
Life-Long Learner
Andy was a deeply committed tech-head who had played with a broad range of AV technologies since well before there was something called AV. He hungered to know how and why things work, and stumbled on the fact that he had a talent for explaining what he'd learned, so he taught and wrote about all kinds of technologies, in books, magazines, manuals, seminars, and online. He worked in AV, broadcast, live production, IT, publishing, consulting, and events. In the early 2020s he wrote the new editions of the CTS, CTS-I, and CTS-D Exam Guides. The most fun part of what he did was the research into developing technologies to see how they could fit into the future of AV and IT. Most recently, he became heavily involved in initiatives to improve the sustainability of the technologies we use in the audiovisual industries.
Vale Andy Ciddor — AV.technology
Learning and Teaching Spaces Managers Group (LTSMG). An active community of Higher Education AV technologists & learning space designers with circa 500 members.
The Learning and Teaching Spaces Managers Group was created to provide Higher Education AV, Media and IT managers with a forum to share knowledge and ideas through a private mailing list. As well as an active mailing list our key focus is our annual conference in November, which provides members with the opportunity to network and exchange ideas.
If you currently work within Higher Education and are responsible for the design, specification, installation or support of Audio Visual systems then please Join Us.
Specialties Education, AV, Learning Spaces, Collaboration , Video Conferencing, and Teaching & Learning
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.
🎯 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.
I've been in the low voltage industry for my entire career in sales management / consulting / business development roles covering a diverse range of solutions and channels.. Over my 30+ year career in AV I've had the pleasure of working with company's such as: Bogen Communications, BOSE Professional, Crestron Electronics, ClearOne, Music Group and Axis Communications where I currently head up Axis network audio initiative in the US.
Justin Dawson
Snr Tech Officer / Influencer , Dublin City University / All Things TechIE Podcast
An award winning AV Professional with an infectious passion for AV, Technology & Media Production. Host of All Things TechIE Podcast. Director of XTS.
Visit my website at www.justinrdawson.com
or All Things TechIE Podcast www.allthingstech.ie
