Sergey Solomonov

Marketing, AVgator Inc.
Jesse Gutierrez

Lead Designer, IES Communications

15+ years in the design engineer audiovisual industry with a focus on Corporate AV & video conferencing.
Scott Vogt

Audio Visual Technician, Museum of the Bible

Audio Visual Technician | Immersive Experience Specialist | d3 Disguise Operator | Creative Technologist | Project Manager Museum of the Bible Beeple Studios - Beeple LLC
Mohammed Tabraiz

specialist Support Analyst , Resurgent Av Integrators Pvt Ltd

Yassine Lamsafer

Broadcast engineer, Soread 2M

Alexis Bou Farhat, CTS-D, CTS-I

ELV Project Manager, IMAR Trading and Contracting

With over 20 years of experience in the AV and ELV industries, I specialize in AV system design, installation, management, and integration across diverse sectors, including corporate, education, sports, healthcare, hospitality, and government. My career began in 2003 with the AV team at a 5-star hotel in Lebanon, where I developed a passion for AV systems. I hold certifications as a Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI, as well as CTS-D and CTS-I from AVIXA, blending technical expertise with strong project leadership. I have extensive experience deploying technologies from leading manufacturers such as Crestron, Extron, Biamp, and many others, while managing vendors and ensuring seamless integration. Currently, I am part of BLINQ, a division of IMAR Trading and Contracting in Qatar, where I serve as the ELV Projects Manager, focusing on ELV systems and immersive AV solutions. I am committed to continuous learning, staying ahead of industry trends, and mentoring emerging professionals to elevate the AV field
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Ben Barnard

Regional Manager, UK & Ireland, AVIXA

Get in touch for anything related to AVIXA in the UK & Ireland - we're here to help and waiting to hear from you!
Vadim Chekirka

President & CEO, AVstudio Inc

Founder & CEO | AV & IoT Systems Innovator | Crestron, AMX, Q-SYS, Biamp, Node-RED Professional Focus Specializing in advanced control system programming and user interface design for commercial and residential environments. Extensive hands-on experience with Crestron, AMX, Q-SYS, Biamp, Extron, and Node-RED automation platforms — integrating AV, lighting, HVAC, and IoT systems into seamless, intelligent experiences. AVstudio - Next-Generation GUI Editor for AV & IoT Creator of AVstudio, the industry’s first WYSIWYG HTML5 editor built specifically for AV and IoT interface design. Key Highlights: • 🌐 Online-based HTML5 GUI Editor — design from any browser, no coding required • ⚙️ Compiled GUI Environment — deploy as Crestron One app (iOS), Android app, PWA, or browser-based dashboard • 🔗 Native Support for Crestron (Contract), AMX, and Node-RED, with Q-SYS and others in development • 🎨 Rich Library of themes, elements, widgets, and applications • 🧠 Smart Console for real-time logic configuration and action scenarios • 🧩 Live Debugging with actual processor or simulated environment • 📱 Responsive Layouts automatically adapt to any screen • 🛠️ Flexible Customization — zero-code design or full control with CSS & JavaScript Our Vision To bridge the gap between AV control and IoT automation, empowering integrators, manufacturers, and designers to create modern, responsive, and intuitive user interfaces—faster than ever before.
Lisa Matthews, CTS

Open to opportunities , NA

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.