Rob has worked in high tech for four decades, establishing himself as a veritable veteran of the moving image. He has spent time in engineering, sales and marketing, in positions spanning the content-creation, distribution, and transmission industries and more recently AV. Previously, he was an active member of the International Association of Broadcast Manufacturers, serving on its technical sub-committee as well as presenting technical sessions for the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers in London (including 'resettlement' courses for those leaving the UK military) , the Control Room Summit and AV Broadcast Summit  - both in Europe and for Infocomm University in Dubai and the US. His education includes a CTS. He also has degrees in Information and Communication Technologies (BSc) and Electrical and Electronic Engineering (BSc). Additionally, he complemented this with a Chartered Institute of Marketing post-graduate diploma.   He has been with Matrox Video for 20 years over which time has been associated with many projects, large and small – national and international. His current remit is the furtherance of strategic partnerships - both technological and organizational. He is particularly involved with the new IPMX open standard - the AV focussed extension to ST2110. Rob is held in high regard internationally for his technology training sessions and was recognised by Infocomm in 2016 as a ‘distinguished talent’ in the industry.

Interested in making the world a smaller place and sharing ideas to help businesses grow through customer obsession! Experienced c-suite pro AV and consumer electronics professional who has also led hypergrowth SaaS and cloud computing businesses at Amazon Web Services and recently I have been in the sports and entertainment industry. Author of Well Made Decisions (New Degree Press, 2021).

Ready to transform your business communication and productivity? At Cocine AV, we leverage 15 years of expertise in audio-visual technology and a decade of Life Coaching to empower businesses to navigate technology confidently and efficiently. Our mission is to create seamless solutions that enhance productivity, reduce stress, and allow you and your team to focus on what truly matters: your business. Why Choose Cocine AV? With extensive training, key supplier partnerships, and strong peer relationships, we deliver cutting-edge solutions for: ·         Poor Acoustics ·         MS Teams Integration ·         Office Automation ·         Building Automation ·         PBX and Unified Communications But we go beyond AV. Partnering with Shadowmatch, we ensure you onboard the right talent, maintain a documented skills register, coach and mentor employees, resolve workplace conflicts, and develop comprehensive employee development plans. The Cocine AV Advantage Our holistic approach merges AV and IT, recognizing the critical role of effective communication in both fields. Shadowmatch complements our AV solutions by enhancing communication and streamlining employee integration, significantly reducing onboarding time from months to weeks. It also provides invaluable insights for employee restructuring and performance management, ensuring your team operates efficiently. Why Shadowmatch? ·         Accelerated Onboarding:   Reduce the settling-in period to a week or two. ·         Effective Restructuring:   Seamlessly reassign employees to better-suited roles. ·         Performance Tracking:   Maintain clear records and proof of employee progress and decisions. Our Commitment At Cocine AV, we don’t just supply top-notch equipment and software; we listen to your needs, address your concerns, and provide tailored support and education to implement the perfect solution for your business. Our journey began with whiteboards, pinboards, and projection screens, evolving into a comprehensive service across Corporate AV, Voice Evacuation, and Unified Communications.   Certified in an extensive range of products and peripherals, we draw on over 500 years of combined supplier experience to deliver expert advice and unparalleled solutions. 

Currently cutting chops at an award winning, mind-bending and boundary pushing studio, NEXT/NOW™. We are a process-driven innovation agency specializing in experience design, blending art and science to bring all sorts digital interactive/immersive experiences to life - driven by next-generation technology - in physical space, places and online.