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.

As a media and marketing professional with a passion for the latest advancements in audiovisual technology, I am ready to cover InfoComm 2024. This event is perfect for networking with industry peers, discovering cutting-edge products, and gaining insights from leading experts. My journey in the AV industry has been driven by a commitment to exploring innovative solutions that elevate professional video and audio experiences for myself and my clients. At InfoComm, I'm excited to connect with fellow professionals and brands that share my enthusiasm for pushing the boundaries of technology. The opportunity to see the newest trends, participate in hands-on demonstrations, and attend educational sessions is key to our growth and expertise in this dynamic field. Covering InfoComm allows me to not only enhance my knowledge but also share these transformative experiences with my audience, inspiring them to embrace the future of AV technology. I hope to see you all at InfoComm 2025!

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. 

¡Hola a todos! Estoy encantada de ser parte de esta comunidad. Soy Virginia, Gerente de Marketing y Relaciones Globales en Proyecciones Digitales – GPA Argentina y Uruguay. Con 13 años de experiencia en la industria AV, me apasiona la innovación, el arte y todo lo que impulsa nuevas formas de crear y conectar. A lo largo de mi carrera, he buscado integrar la interculturalidad y la sustentabilidad en cada proyecto, porque creo que solo con una mirada consciente y diversa es posible generar un impacto real y duradero.

I lead AVIXA’s Latin America marketing and communications initiatives and I look forward to making new connections on the Xchange.

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.

Technology Coordinator, Public and School Librarian, and now Standards Coordinator at AVIXA.

AV sales representative in Metro Detroit, specializing in education. Hobbies include music, video games, off-roading, and riding my motorcycle. 

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!

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.

As a VTC Hub Technician at Apex Systems, I support United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) with audio-visual and video teleconferencing systems. I have an active Top Secret Compartmented Information (TS-SCI) clearance and a CompTIA Security+ certification, which demonstrate my ability to handle sensitive information and protect network security. I am also a Front-End Developer at EP Marketing Source, where I create and maintain websites using Webflow, a no-code web design platform. I have a Webflow Layout Certification, Level 2, and an Inbound Marketing certification from HubSpot Academy, which show my proficiency in web design and digital marketing. I have over two years of web development experience, including seven months at Heirloom Cloud Corporation, where I developed quality products with no existing baseline to meet emerging requirements. VTC Hub Technician at Apex Systems supporting NORAD/USNORTHCOM HQ (Aug 2023-Current)  Responsible for all NORAD/USNORTHCOM headquarters AV/VTC equipment  Maintained 20+ VTC systems supporting scheduled and unscheduled UNCLASSIFIED, SECRET and TOP SECRET calls  Experience troubleshooting fiber connections and diagnosing network errors vs. hardware errors  Submitted and actioned Avante tickets regarding VTC outage issues physically and remotely  Troubleshooting Audiovisual rack-mounted systems and diagnosing problem connections  Remoting into various brands of Codec CISCO, Polycom etc., to troubleshoot configuration  Replaced/mounted TV and other AV equipment, including rack-based components AV/VTC Technician at Jacobs supporting Special Operations Command North/USNORTHCOM (June 2023-Aug 2023)  Maintained 8 VTC systems supporting scheduled and unscheduled SECRET and TOP SECRET calls  Developed continuity/visual aids for VTC operations and in-person training when needed  Submitted and actioned Remedy tickets regarding VTC outage issues physically and remotely  Diagnosing problems reported by users by asking questions and sitting in during meetings  Stress testing VTC systems during low operations days to find potential problems  Experience remoting into CISCO Codecs and fixing poor/outdated configurations

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

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