Mike's illustrious career as a multi-award-winning Creative Technical Director is marked by his profound expertise in designing and executing large-scale fixed installations and live event projects that consistently redefine the frontiers of technology and innovation.
Over the span of more than two decades, Mike has meticulously honed his craft, amassing invaluable experience across a diverse range of industries, including live events, automotive exhibitions, financial expos, museums, science centres, and themed entertainment attractions. His ability to seamlessly adapt to these varied domains is a testament to his versatility and technical acumen.
Mike's extensive portfolio is an impressive showcase of his technical prowess, featuring a broad spectrum of projects, from intricately detailed small-scale endeavours to grand, technologically advanced installations. Collaborating with eminent institutions and corporate giants such as The Sphere – Las Vegas, Walt Disney Imagineering, Universal Studios, The Smithsonian Institute, The Adler Planetarium, The American Museum of Natural History, Apple, Barclays, Coca-Cola, Nike, Farah Leisure, Hyundai, Cedar Fair, Changi Airport Group, Merlin Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts, and the BBC highlights the depth and technical diversity of his skill set.
What truly distinguishes Mike is his exceptional proficiency in merging creative artistry with cutting-edge technology. This intricate fusion is often overlooked in the industry, but it forms the cornerstone of his specialized skill set. Whether he's developing immersive environments that seamlessly integrate state-of-the-art audio-visual systems, interactive displays, and sensory experiences to educate and entertain or orchestrating intricate technical collaborations between creative and engineering teams, Mike consistently delivers projects that not only meet the highest technical standards but also captivate and engage audiences with unprecedented technical precision.
Mike's journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of immersive experiences and technical innovation. His visionary approach, complemented by his exceptional grasp of complex technical intricacies, has firmly established him as a luminary in the realm of creative and technical direction, setting new industry benchmarks and inspiring others to embrace the intricacies of technology and innovation.
As a skilled AV and Acoustics Engineer, I am dedicated to creating immersive and engaging experiences through technology with an understanding of both the technical and creative aspects of the industry. From live events and conferences to immersive installations and digital signage, I am passionate about utilizing cutting-edge technology to bring ideas to life.
LEDDREAM GROUP, we are an audiovisual engineering company, we specialize in providing technological solutions based on LED screens, digital content creation and dynamic digital lighting.
We design, inspire and collaborate in the creation of new digital and functional spaces, adapted to any type of architecture or space used. As a technological partner, we provide the most innovative solutions on the market, with the aim of bringing spaces to life, generating memorable interactive and digital experiences that attract visitors to the shopping center.
We have a virtual showroom, where you can learn about all our technological solutions.
Grifiths Zachariah, CTS, is an experienced professional in the Pro AV industry, currently serving as the Associate VP for the EMEAIO Sales and Global Alliancesgion at ClearOne Inc. With a background in electronics engineering and nearly two decades of experience in the industry, Grifiths has worked in various technical, training, project management, and sales leadership roles. This extensive experience has given him a deep understanding of the latest trends and innovations in the field and a passion for sharing his knowledge with others.
Throughout his career, Grifiths has worked with various system integration companies and manufacturers, managing large-scale projects and troubleshooting complex systems. This experience has equipped him with the skills needed to deliver high-quality, comprehensive training to AV professionals, focusing on sharing his experience to empower others to succeed in their careers.
Hi! I help connect people to AV education, standards and more resources from AVIXA.
I am an expert in finding resources to help you meet your training and certification prep needs to help you reach your goals.
Magnus Sæternes Lian
Solution Architect AV & Digital Media, NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
We design Active Learning Spaces, Classrooms, Auditoriums, ZoomRooms, Lecture Capture, Video studios, Streaming solutions and Digital Signage for NTNU.
Active Learning : https://roundme.com/tour/214005/view/589158
ZoomRoom Studio: https://photos.app.goo.gl/gyQBmojnf4QGhXea7
Webinarbooths: https://photos.app.goo.gl/qb22BA4M295DvsuC6
https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/magnus.lian
Over 20 years of experience in engineering, product management, and systems architecture, working in the networking, media & entertainment, and AV industries. Led several industry-first enterprise video-over-IP projects. Founded HiCLIFF with a mission to help address the challenges of managing and securing new modern networked AV and media environments.
I am delighted to be part of the HR Department at AVIXA and an Ambassador of the Jobs Room of the Xchange! I hope to bring my 25+ years of broad-based experience in Human Resources, both in consulting and in-house roles, to our Xchange members as a helpful resource and source of information and best practices.
ATEN International Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 6277), established in 1979, is the leading provider of KVM and AV/IT connectivity and management solutions.
Offering integrated KVM, professional AV, SOHO, and intelligent power solutions, ATEN products connect, manage, and optimize AV/IT equipment in corporate, government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, broadcasting and media, and transportation environments. ATEN has 650+ issued international patents and a global R&D team that produces a constant stream of innovative solutions, resulting in a comprehensive portfolio of products available worldwide.
Headquartered in Taiwan, ATEN International Co., Ltd. has grown to include subsidiaries and regional offices in China, Japan, South Korea, Belgium, Australia, the U.S., the U.K., Russia, Turkey, Poland, India, Romania, South Africa, Mexico and Indonesia – with R&D centers in Taiwan, China, and Canada.
For more information about ATEN, please visit https://www.aten.com/global/en/
A University of Central Florida double-alum with a Master’s in Digital Media, I'm a content creator who loves bringing people together over shared interests. As AVIXA's Coordinator of Digital Content, I produce articles on a myriad of technology topics. I've also worked on virtual reality projects, transforming Romanian folk tales into VR narratives.
The HDBaseT Alliance advances and promotes the adoption of HDBaseT technology as the global standard for ultra-high-definition multimedia distribution. Since its founding in 2010 by LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Valens Semiconductors, the Alliance has brought together the leading names in the consumer electronics, professional AV, industrial and medical verticals, today boasting more than 200 members and thousands of interoperable products.
A Dealer atua no mercado audiovisual há 27 anos. Traz na bagagem um vasto conhecimento técnico adquirido ao longo dessa jornada em parcerias firmadas com as mais conceituadas empresas desse segmento.
Não é à toa que a Dealer tem se destacado tanto nos últimos anos, sua equipe técnica é formada por profissionais altamente qualificados para atender as demandas e necessidades dos clientes, desde soluções simples até projetos complexos.
A Dealer é uma distribuidora autorizada de todos os produtos que oferece e tem total apoio dos fabricantes. Mas não para por aí! A Dealer preocupa-se em preparar seus clientes, atualizando-os com cada nova solução desse universo de tecnologia, promovendo eventos com as principais marcas do mercado audiovisual.
16-year-old blog & podcast about digital signage. Now owned by @spectrio but still written, edited and BS filtered by founder Dave Haynes.
Total Audio Solution Provider
Yamaha has prospered in a variety of businesses devoted to audio and music over 130-year history of making pianos, band and orchestral instruments, guitars, and electronic keyboards, as well as audio products for professional, home-use, and conferencing. We provide an incredible experience across a wide range of products and services, covering industries such as education, enterprise, house of worship, live entertainment, and more.
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Have you ever wished there was an easy way to improve the sound quality of your projects? Whether for remote conferencing, live performances, or installed solutions, Yamaha offers solutions that bring new technologies to an even wider range of applications!
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Yamaha's Worldwide Business Network
Yamaha has more than 60 group companies in the world, allowing us to work closely with our customers.
Yamaha Corporation of America : California, USA-Import and sales of musical instruments and audio equipment
Yamaha Music Europe GmbH : Rellingen, Germany-Import and sales of musical instruments and audio equipment
NEXO S.A : Plailly, France-Manufacturing and sales of large-scale, high-output speaker equipment
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