Minal Papalkar (She/Her)
Head of Pre-Sales Department, Panacor Technologies LLC
- Xchange Members
- United Arab Emirates
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.
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I've spent over 30 years as a sound engineer, sound designer, and composer for theater, and as a consultant designing AV systems for theaters, performing arts centers, museums, sports venues, etc. (the list is long). I mentor young theater sound designers at a couple local high schools and try to give back a little of the amazing mentoring I've been given over the years.
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.
Virginia Wu
VP Sales & Marketing, Aavara | AVIXA Foundation BoD | AVIXA Women's Council Taiwan Chair, Aavara Innovation Corp.
At SpinetiX, I drive multichannel comms campaigns and oversee digital marketing, from website management to social media growth. I collaborate in cross-functional initiatives together with the product, support, and development teams to create product documentation. My role also involves directing our digital signage academy with AVIXA-approved courses and developing engaging brand-aligned content, as well as coordinating with internal and external partners to fulfill our marketing strategies. All this, while thriving in a multicultural setting of teammates from across the globe.
A marketing professional and 20-year AV industry veteran, I am a proud CTS holder and enthusiastic #AVfoodie who is passionate about innovative technologies, design, and all things AV.
I look forward to connecting with you here on Xchange and invite you to join me on LinkedIn as well.
To reach me, please message me on LinkedIn, as I am unable to reply to conversations here.
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