I entered the AV industry in 2001 after a 20 year career in the software industry while based in Chicago, writing software tools for companies like Microsoft, Google and Oracle and executing more than a dozen M&A transactions building a network of software developers creating linguistic and search and retrieval tools.
In 2001, I started with AMX and "learned the ropes" in the AV industry meeting many integrators, manufacturers, consultants and end users, who collectively induced my passion for this industry. In 2010, I joined RGB Spectrum in Alameda, CA, and currently serve as the Chief Operating Officer overseeing all sales, marketing, development, operations, and IT functions of the company.
In my spare time, I am raising a pre-teen son and his two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, volunteer at AVIXA and do a fair amount of creation in the kitchen, most recently with a focus on southeast Asian cuisines and fermentation.
Frank is an IT/AV Evangelist in the AV Industry. Frank strives to bridge the knowledge gap between Tech disciplines. As a self proclaimed "cert junkie" he holds more than 10+ IT/AV Industry certifications, along with an MS in Cyber-Security/Information Assurance and BS in IT Sec.
Frank is active on social media, is a life-long learner and believes in constant self-improvement. He contributes as an SME to AV publications and IT/Cybersecurity podcasts and events. He also hosts ITFactor, an IT - AV - Tech centric podcast on www.avnation.tv
He volunteers with AVIXA currently serving as the Chair of the Diversity Council where he is constantly mentoring and creating opportunities for community development through open communication.
Hello my name is Stratos Charalampidis, I work as A1-Audio Engineer in Live Event's- Conferences-Corporate Events since 1995.
Jamal Curtis Jones
Audio Visual Technician - Video Production Specialist, SoulWise Entertainment LLC
Interested in making the world a smaller place and sharing ideas to help businesses grow through customer obsession! Experienced c-suite pro AV and consumer electronics professional who has also led hypergrowth SaaS and cloud computing businesses at Amazon Web Services and recently I have been in the sports and entertainment industry. Author of Well Made Decisions (New Degree Press, 2021).
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.