Ken Branson, a Published Photographer, Documentary Filmmaker & 13-time convicted felon...has earned millions of dollars from Visual Storytelling after starting a business from the basement of his church. Some of his clients include Google, AARP, Cisco and a host of National & International Organizations, Churches, Colleges & Universities. Through therapy and the journey of self-awareness, Ken learned that the negative drama he attracted in life could be re-directed into a healthier and profitable form of drama…STORYTELLING! This basement level strength is continually being refined everyday as Ken makes a full-time living helping Businesses and Organizations get their messages out through effective storytelling. 

Ingeniero de sonido de la Universidad de San Buenaventura, músico artista con tarjeta profesional del Ministerio de Educación, Especialista en Informática Educativa de la Fundación Universitaria del Área Andina, Máster en Producción Audiovisual de EuroInnova, Certificado en competencias digitales, Certificado como programador de diseños audiovisuales con KRAMER Institute, Cursos de tecnología audiovisual con AVIXA, Diplomados en gerencia del servicio, pedagogía, cursos en programación, entre otros. Se ha desempeñado por más de quince años en el sector Audiovisual con una mirada de innovación tecnológica en la educación generando diseños audiovisuales disruptivos que van desde la Infraestructura audiovisual, contenidos en realidades extendidas, asesorías en innovación para creación de ecosistemas digitales de aprendizaje, entre otros. César Andrés ingreso a la Universidad del Área Andina el 6 de Julio de 2010 en el cargo de Auxiliar de audiovisuales, desde el año 2011 creo una matriz de medición de uso de recursos audiovisuales con el fin de tener información técnica para análisis y toma de decisiones que impactarían más delante de manera positiva en Areandina. En el año 2016 con apoyo de las Directivas creo la Coordinación de recursos educativos audiovisuales y para 2019 se convierte en Coordinación nacional con el fin de impactar en los proyectos estratégicos con una mirada nacional. En el año de 2020 con apoyo de las Directivas logra crear la Subdirección Nacional de Recursos educativos y para 2021 se crea el Centro de innovación tecnológica en la educación con el cargo de subdirector Nacional de Innovación Tecnológica en la educación. César Andrés se ha caracterizado por ser un líder que promueve proyectos estratégicos de innovación tecnológica que aporten en la educación con una mirada de trabajo en equipo con todos los colaboradores del CEITA; dentro de los logros más destacados están Los Atriles Inalámbricos en el año 2016. Migración de la infraestructura audiovisual a nuevas tecnologías desde 2011 hasta la fecha. Posicionamiento de la infraestructura tecnológica audiovisual en Areandina como referente de varias universidades siguiendo los estándares de calidad de AVIXA que es la entidad y agremiación de estándares de calidad en soluciones audiovisuales a nivel mundial. Consolidar un Centro de innovación tecnológica en la educación donde se ha generado el proyecto de Nuevas Tendencias Tecnológicas en la Educación Areandina, donde se han realizado estrategias que aportan a la educación a través de diferentes líneas tecnológicas como realidad virtual, realidad aumentada, diseño de espacios con infraestructura audiovisual de alta tecnología, desarrollo de productos con IA generativa, Impresión 3D en la educación, Diseño de Ciberespacios al alcance de la educación, Diseño de soluciones audiovisuales para los diferentes espacios de Areandina, Programación y desarrollo de aplicaciones que aporten al proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje como la pre integración de la Herramienta Coloso, el sistema de gestión centralizado de multimedia Coloso Play, integración de Coloso con Anydesk para el acceso remoto a las aulas de informática, Quioscos interactivos de servicios, Desarrollo de producción audiovisual para eventos con Holografía , Video Mapping, , entre otras técnicas de producción audiovisual. Además, ha sido invitado como Ponente en Edutechnia 2023 como referente sobre el posicionamiento de la infraestructura tecnológica audiovisual e informática como apoyo al proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje, En el año 2021 invitado como Conferencias encuentro ANUIES-TIC de México en la temática de como la tecnología aporta en la educación, Invitado en el 2022 en el Summit de Lenovo sobre educación como caso de éxito en el proyecto de Realidades Extendidas al alcance de la educación. Ha participado con el Colab del Ministerio de educación siendo referente en temas de innovación tecnológica para la educación. En temas de formación viene aportando en el proyecto de Mooc donde fue creador del Mooc de Producción musical a tu alcance en el 2019, para 2022 fue cocreador del Mooc de Creación de Toures Virtuales 360, Actualmente esta diseñando un nuevo Mooc llamado Metaverso al alcance de la educación y aportando en el Diplomado de Competencias Digitales de la Vicerrectora Nacional Académica de Areandina. Creador del proyecto Grupos Formativos 4.0 que ha sido referente en otras instituciones de educación superior y otras entidades de proyectos tecnológicos, proyecto que se fundamenta en el aporte al Uso y Adopción de las tecnologías audiovisuales e informáticas. Actualmente esta fortaleciendo el Centro de innovación tecnológica en la educación con alianzas con otras Instituciones que trabajan en la investigación de nuevas tecnologías que apoyan a la educación y que Areandina sea Embajador de AVIXA como referentes en el proceso de buenas prácticas en el desarrollo de soluciones audiovisuales con estándares de calidad que impactan en pro del mejoramiento del proceso de enseñanza.  

Acoustic engineering degree. Previously working as Audio System Designer at FBT, now as Product Management Specialist at Powersoft.

Hi there, I'm one of the Certification Coordinators here at AVIXA! 

AV Designer & Programmer Specialist with the knowledge and experience necessary to advise the client in the decision to implement high-tech & Entertainment systems.

A CTS with more than 20 years in Pro AV. ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System Practitioner -Information Security Officer and Comptia Security ce + certified cybersecurity analyst. I am passionate about mainstreaming and standardising data and information Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) best practices in ProAV.

I manage an association comprised of digital kiosks manufacturers, digital signage software and hardware, digital credentialing and more. Members include LG, Intel, Panasonic, Samsung, Peerless-AV, Nanonation, Olea Kiosks, Kiosk Information Systems, 22 Miles and many more.  We cover multiple industry segments including kiosks, digital signage, menu boards, thin client, automated retail, EMV Point-Of-Sale, EV Charging and more. In my role as Executive Director for the Kiosk Association, I work with the U.S. Access Board (we meet once a year in DC), Canada ADA agencies and the PCI SSC regulatory organization. My customers over the years which I was primary dev support for include Verizon Wireless and their bill pay kiosks (around 5000), AT&T bill pay systems and Comcast self-pay stations. I helped develop the MPOG large screen multi-player simulation hubs for the Army Recreational program (ARMP). My top level site is https://industrygroup.org

► WHAT I DO: Results-driven professional with extensive, real-world experience in Audio Visual (AV), Information Technology (IT), and Cybersecurity. Proficient in leading cross-functional teams, implementing robust security measures, and optimizing technology infrastructure. Adept at leveraging advanced certifications, including Avixa CTS-D, ISC2 CISSP, CompTIA Security+, a certificate from Harvard, a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering and Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Georgia Tech. Committed to staying at the forefront of industry trends and technologies, and leading by example.   ► MY LEADERSHIP STYLE: • Manages issues and solutions with poise and confidence. • Leads and demonstrates the ability to gain support at all levels of the organization. • Maintains a strong sense of urgency to get things done thoroughly, not quickly, and delegates responsibility to others in a personable way. • Plans for the big picture while adapting to shifting gears to achieve goals, using strong foresight and organizational skills. ►WHAT SETS ME APART FROM THE REST: • Audiovisual + IT + Cybersecurity + Architectural + Marketing experience • Seasoned engineer / architect with broad and in-depth technical, analytical, and conceptual skills • Proven track record of effectively communicating with business leadership and other vendors • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills to drive security messages to teams • Extensive knowledge of subcontracting, construction projects, labor estimates, privacy, control system protocols, and integrated audiovisual systems ▶ RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 🔹 Cybersecurity: • Developed and executed cybersecurity strategies to safeguard critical systems and mitigate potential threats. • Conducted vulnerability assessments and advanced hunting techniques to identify and address security vulnerabilities. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices. 🔹 AV and IT: • Successfully managed and supported AV and IT operations, overseeing the implementation and maintenance of technology solutions in military facilities, and audio visual integrators nationwide. • Led the design and deployment of integrated AV systems, enhancing collaboration and communication across the organization. • Implemented cybersecurity protocols to protect sensitive data and mitigate security risks. #GeorgiaTech #Harvard #RiskManagement #SecOps #SecurityOperationsCenter #CloudSecurity #DFIR #SecurityAuditing #Cybersecurity #Confidentiality #Integrity #Availability #IncidentResponse #InfoSec #NetworkSecurity #DataPrivacy #ThreatIntelligence #CTS-D #CISSP

I am an award winning multi disciplined Digital Creative with over twenty years of experience within the music, fashion and luxury industries. I attribute all of my success to all of the teams I have worked with, as without them none of my achievements would have been possible. I started work in the Music Business developing an understanding of ecommerce and social trends within the web back in the late 90s. From there I started to help Digital Start Ups target Music Industry Professionals during the seismic shift of consumer habit evolution from physical products to digital. My exposure to luxury began when the Head of Music at Burberry approached me regarding the use of holographic technology for a show in Beijing back in 2011. Over 120 million viewers watched the show live. Since then I have worked with some of the biggest luxury brands in the world. My specialty is working with technology to develop new live digital experiences for the purpose of product launches and experiential events. I have worked with many award winning artists and have brokered some exciting initiatives with some of the biggest brands in the world. My most notable project so far being part of the team that delivered the 2Pac hologram at Coachella back in 2012. This initiative won Titanium at the Cannes Lions and broke Digital PR Records faster than anything before that feat. I am the lead singer in a political rock band and I love scarves and trainers. Favourite projects so far: Producing the Magic Mirror installations for Charlotte Tilbury, wowing the Chef de Cave of Dom Perignon and delivering the world’s largest holographic installation for Alfred Dunhill in Shanghai. May 2017: I have just set up my own agency called Tiger Heart which is the next stage in my digital journey.

¡Hola a todos! Estoy encantada de ser parte de esta comunidad. Soy Virginia, Gerente de Marketing y Relaciones Globales en Proyecciones Digitales – GPA Argentina y Uruguay. Con 13 años de experiencia en la industria AV, me apasiona la innovación, el arte y todo lo que impulsa nuevas formas de crear y conectar. A lo largo de mi carrera, he buscado integrar la interculturalidad y la sustentabilidad en cada proyecto, porque creo que solo con una mirada consciente y diversa es posible generar un impacto real y duradero.

Senior Solutions Consultant of HKT in Hong Kong, China. I used to be UC and Call Centre (Voice) consultant for 16 years but shifted the role to AV consultant for another 8 years. Fully experience on AV integrated solution with UC, Networking, Security, WIFI 6, 4G/5G Mobility, Cloud, and even Cabling for different projects from smart building, smart office, smart shopping mall, multipurpose hall, auditorium, lecture theater, centralized control room, even to large outdoor LED wall etc. Aiming for CTS-D now.

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

Powering Projects With Precision AV Delivery | Proud Finalist – AV Awards 2025, AV Professional of the Year

Hello everyone! I am Gibran, and I am the social media manager at AVIXA. I will be chatting with all of you here and sharing insightful topics from the AV industry and the Xchange with the social media world.

MattPana.com | @MattPana Navigating the crossroads of content and community in #proAV? Shoot me message, I'd love to hear what you're working on! I am available to contribute to content, webinars, panels and podcasts on the following topics: Diversity and AAPI Marketing and Content Creation Podcasting and Voice-Over Work Trade Associations and Nonprofits AV within an IT environment Matt's roots first took shape in at Seton Hall University, where he studied abroad in 4 countries and was quickly elected as one of the youngest National Chairs of FIND Inc., the east coast’s largest Filipino-American student organization. His latest mission has been to cultivate communities and develop engaging content, garnering a decade of experience in marketing, production, and digital media. After serving as a Communication Consultant for the United Nations (UNDP), Matt would go on to complete a Master’s in Communication at Purdue University. In this current chapter, Matt leverages his passions for media and technology to serve ISDA as a thought leader in the public sector. He is also an AVIXA XChange Advocate, contributing to content that cultivates conversation in the pro AV community.