Our Community Spotlight highlights some of the most prominent, active users in the AVIXA Xchange community. These quick interviews touch on hot topics within the AV industry right from the minds of experts in their respective fields.
Community building specialist, with 10+ years of experience in technology! Love meeting new people, learning more about them, cultivating insightful discussions, and helping however I can. Passionate about video games, cars, and swordfighting!
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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 love sharing what this dynamic community has to offer and am excited to serve as Community Manager of AVIXA Xchange!
Urmil Vaidhya
AV & ACOUSTICS DESIGN CONSULTANT, AV Design Solution Engineer (Remote), Hit-Play (Remote Support)
Started Journy as Live sound System Engineer For small AV company in 2007.
Then join one Dubbing studio and Done Some Movies Dubbing and Music Mixing Till 2008.
After 2008 Started working as Freelancer for Audio Jobs as Recording, Dubbing and Mixing engineer for regional language Music and Movies.
From 2010 corporate journey Started with Manufacturer of AV Acessories in India.
Till 2012 worked as Technical Marketing team Head for the Product developments and Possible solutions for Pro Audio and Video Industry Acessories.
After 2013 Started working for Pro Audio Industry Products as BDM for West India.
From 2016 Working as Individual Audio, Video and Acoustics Design Consultant for freelance projects across India.
Now joined hands with remote support to a company called Hit-Play Technologies - Canada, as AV Solution Design Engineer. Since 2022.
💡 Many organisations have AV technology systems that are difficult to use, frequently breaking, or not aligned with needs. Sound familiar? This leads to frustration and holds people back from performing at their best. I help corporate, government, education sector leaders implement AV technology solutions to facilitate high performance outcomes for their staff and customers. NEED HELP NOW? +61 403 327 323 | david.allara@konnectus.com.au I co-founded and now manage the specialist Audio Visual and Technology (AVT) consulting firm konnectus. My team and I have decades of experience customising AVT solutions for modern workspace, education, government, retail, hospitality, entertainment and more. It may seem obvious, but an organisation's investment in AVT can only provide material returns when the following key points can be claimed: 🔑 The AVT provides a significant and measurable improvement in experience and/or efficiency for your people and organisation 🔑 Your people embrace the AVT and find it easy to use 🔑 The AVT is robust and reliable No one understands the importance of the above 3 points more than I do, and I am proud to lead a passionate team of technology consultants, engineers, designers, project managers, and trainers at konnectus who are driven to deliver these outcomes. The konnectus team has delivered user friendly, fit for purpose, and crystal clear audio and video systems to more than 1500 spaces across 300+ projects throughout the ANZ region. Our proven process has helped over 100 medium to large organisations in 8 different industries. Clients that work with my team and I save at least 20% on initial AVT investments, and over 50% on ongoing annual operational costs. I GUARANTEE to deliver the agreed set of results on every project. No exceptions FREE GUIDES AND INSIGHTS ✅ AV Technology Insights and Innovation. https://www.konnectus.com.au/insights/ ✅ 7 Step Guide to Deliver Successful AV Technology Projects: https://bit.ly/7-Step-Essential-AV-Guide ✅ The Tech Simple Podcast - AV Technology in Workplace and Learning Environments. Follow on all major podcast platforms. https://www.konnectus.com.au/pod-casts/ ✅ konnectus on LinkedIn + Newsletter to subscribe. https://au.linkedin.com/company/konnectus ⛳🏌️ Self professed golf nut 😁 You too? Reach out and lets organise a game
With over 15 years of extensive experience in the audiovisual industry and a solid foundation in project management as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, coupled with CTS-D and CTS-I certifications from Avixa, I offer a unique blend of technical expertise and project leadership. My career has been marked by the successful delivery of diverse audiovisual projects across sectors like corporate, education, healthcare, hospitality, sports venues, and government. Proficient in AV technology including Crestron, Extron, and Biamp, I excel in AV system design, installation, equipment specification, and vendor management. I'm a seasoned user of project management tools such as Microsoft Project and Smartsheet, and my excellent interpersonal skills enable strong collaboration with teams and clients. Committed to continuous learning, I stay current with industry trends and actively mentor junior AV professionals, embodying a passion for exceeding customer expectations.
I started in the AV industry in July 2018 as Office Manager for Vega Global, Vietnam office, an AV SI in APAC; and since Jun 2023 as CM for DVI Solutions Asia.
Managing a small team in Vietnam; I have gone through many roles from Operations to Procurement, Sales, and Project Management. Taking care of the client inquiry from start to end helped me a lot in gaining knowledge and getting to know many industry peers.
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Ben currently serves as the Head of Pro AV and the Sr. Director of Publishing for MarketScale, a B2B publisher and strategic marketing firm. He has over a decade of award winning experience in media publishing for large scale events, OTT & live streaming platforms, marketing, network television, and podcasting. Ben decided on his career path at the age of 7, and to date has led some of the most influential brands in the world including Intel, Nokia, Samsung and Segway, to billions of content interactions. A huge hockey fan (Go Stars!), and former contestant and current fan of Family Feud, Thomas resides in Dallas, Texas.
Passionate in identifying and delivering the right resource to our members in the Pro-AV market from India & GCC countries to achieve their goals in Education , Certification, Standards and Market Research so they better utilise them for the development of their businesses. https://xchange.avixa.org/users/avixa
With over 20 years in the audiovisual industry, Leon Prather has worked extensively in both the technical and creative sides of AV. A digital native and advocate, he has also held numerous roles across digital services for organizations, including AVIXA, where he serves as Manager, Digital Product Operations. You can find him writing about topics like product management, entertainment technology news, and whatever geeky notion catches his attention today.
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.
A University of Central Florida double-alum with a Master’s in Digital Media, Iulia Popescu is a content creator who loves bringing people together over shared interests. As AVIXA's Coordinator of Digital Content, she produces articles on a myriad of technology topics. She has been working on virtual reality projects lately, transforming folk tales into VR narratives.