I am a Ghanaian AV professional with over 10 years of experience as a Broadcast Technician, supported by CDNA and HDNA certifications in Networking Administration. My expertise has been developed primarily through hands-on industry practice, allowing me to understand both technical execution and operational realities within AV and broadcast environments.
I am open to mentorship, collaboration, group discussions, and emerging opportunities within the AV industry. My objective is to continually update my knowledge, pursue formal AV certification, and contribute meaningfully to projects and conversations that advance professional standards across regions.
I am humbled to be part of the AVIXA community and value the opportunity to learn from and contribute to a global network of AV professionals.
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.
BLINQ is the go-to expert for ELV system integration and immersive experience design, utilizing cutting-edge technology from top manufacturers. Our experienced professionals possess extensive knowledge in both technology and architecture,making us the ideal partner for ambitious ELV projects.
Let’s shape the future of Corporate Studios together!
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Screen-LED has been emphasizing the motto “We make it simple by smart engineering” for the past 17 years, reflecting our core philosophy in the creation of mobile LED trailers. Intelligent design has become an integral part of our operations, making our products not only highly functional but also extremely user-friendly. We have expanded our reach to 38 countries across Europe, America, Asia, Africa, and Australia, delivering solutions tailored to diverse markets. With over 500 mobile LED screens produced to date, our production is steadily growing. Screen-LED is also part of a rapidly developing group of brands under the same name, united by a shared vision of creating innovative yet easy-to-use solutions.
I´ve been in this industry since 2002, I graduated from electronics engineering while working as AV designer, after a while I realized that there were many things I couldn´t understand about sound that I was passionated about so I decided to do masters on sound and vibration in Sweden, during all these time had the chance to design and be responsible for relevant projects like Panamerican games athletic stadium, soccer stadiums, arenas, concert halls and many other of all kind
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.
Professor of Digital Marketing Strategies & CMO at Voome I am passionate about digital innovation and take pride in sharing this enthusiasm with my students, colleagues, and clients. I believe that passion is essential to thrive in an ecosystem like ours, where innovation and tools evolve rapidly.
My journey in this field began in 2005 in the Mobile VAS market, encompassing early mobile games and ringtones. In 2011, I founded my first startup, Meetale, one of Italy’s pioneering digital publishing platforms, which the Italian Unitary Writers Association recognized as the most significant in the country. Following a substantial international experience in a collaborative project between India and Italy, I founded dfarm – Digital Transformation Factory in 2019. This network was created to embed digitalization within company processes and teams. My commitment to education led me to start teaching at the School of Management at LUM University in September 2019, using the Learning by Doing approach. Since 2022, I have served as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Voome.
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