I've worked in the industry since 2019 and joined FORTÉ (formerly AVI Systems) in 2021. In this role I manage corporate communications and create content for all aspects of the company, promote the company's capabilities as well as its subject matter experts and provide thought leadership designed to engage with our clients and prospective clients.  

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. 

A long-term AV enthusiast and professional, looking to expand knowledge about the Audio-Visual Industry to the next generation.  A Balloon Pilot and Inflation Team Leader for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Audio Visual Technician | Immersive Experience Specialist | d3 Disguise Operator | Creative Technologist | Project Manager Museum of the Bible Beeple Studios - Beeple LLC

I started in the VA industry in 1997 as a technician with the Aviation mechanic background in Marriott Corporation in NY city. I worked my way to the management level with thousand different trainings by Marriott MVP, Trainex and InfoCom. Managed several Marriott Audio Visual department in Washington DC metropolitan- JW Marriott Hotel , Crystal Gateway Marriott, Sofitel Lafayette square, Ritz Carlton Washington DC. DC Convention Center- Held a position of Projects Manager with The Executive AV Services (NY). Certified HelpDesk Analyst, very much focus on IT/AV teaching career in the IVORY COAST (West -Africa ) in a near future.