Higher Ed AV Podcast

Higher Ed AV Podcast
Episode 269

Live from RTM Higher Ed Fall CIO Congress
Phoenix, Arizona

Over the past ten years, AV and IT have seen a convergence and reliance upon one another. Joe Way interviews attendees live at the RTM Higher Ed Fall CIO Congress, discussing what the relationship between AV and IT means for AV techs. Joe welcomes, RTM's Senior Production Manager, Melisa Rodriguez, Dr. Vanessa Kenon, Associate Vice President, Technology Compliance and Community Engagement, at the University of Texas at San Antonio, Chi Hang Lo, Manager of AV/IT Solutions at UCLA, and Ryan Gray, Director of Technology, Engagement, and Strategy at Yavapai College. Hear their take on the event and why AV technology leaders should attend.

Connect with RTM:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rtm-business-group/
Website: https://rtmhighereducation.com

Connect with Melisa Rodriguez:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melisa-rodriguez/

Connect with Vanessa Kenon:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-hammler-kenon-ed-d-69933554/

Connect with Chi Hang Lo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chihanglo/

Connect with Ryan Gray:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/

Connect with Joe Way:
Web: https://www.josiahway.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway
X (Formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/josiahway
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahway
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josiahway

Damian Necochea, Technical Support Specialist at Central New Mexico Community College joins Joe Way on the show. He discusses his career growth and current daily role. Damian also discusses the importance of the Prism Scholarship program and how it has impacted his life and career.

Connect with Damian Necochea:
Find him on the HETMA Community at: https://community.hetma.org

Connect with Joe Way:
Web: https://www.josiahway.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway
X (Formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/josiahway
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahway
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josiahway

Neesha Sookoo, Technical Assistant II for Multimedia and Audio-Visual Services at The University of Trinidad and Tobago joins the show. She discusses her background and how it led her into AV. She discusses the uniqueness of her campus and the challenges that can come with being on an island.

Connect with Neesha Sookoo:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neesha-s-95693b4a/

Connect with Joe Way:
Web: https://www.josiahway.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway
X (Formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/josiahway
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahway
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josiahway

Taye Nelson, Director of Production Services at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), joins Joe Way on the Higher Ed AV podcast discussing the importance of high-quality production in our educational spaces. He stresses the importance of the experience we create for our customers and aligning that with a customer service and business mindset. Listen as he discusses how his background lead him to UCLA and the impact his department will have on their Digital Campus Roadmap and even the LA28 Olympics.

Connect with Taye Nelson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayenelson/

Connect with Joe Way:
Web: https://www.josiahway.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway
X (Formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/josiahway
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahway
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josiahway

Higher Ed AV Podcast
Episode 265

Pure gold with every answer! Michael Gunderson, ITS Support Specialist at Highland Community College in Northwest Illinois joins the show to discuss his role as a one-man band at the school. He also talks about his career trajectory and what he gets out of shows like InfoComm. Oh, and wait until his takeover minute! Take a listen! 

Connect with Michael Gunderson:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-gunderson-cts/ 

Connect with Joe Way: 
Web: https://www.josiahway.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway 
X (Formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/josiahway 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahway 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josiahway

Higher Ed AV Podcast
Episode 264

"The Lost Episode: Best of InfoComm 2024"

A LOST EPISODE?!?!? Yes! Relive the best of #InfoComm24 with Joe Way, BC Hatchett, Erin Maher-Moran, and Ryan Gray. They discuss the best finds, best moments, and the incredible experience for the higher ed and HETMA family. Oh, and there are a few hidden gems and cameos. Take a listen!

Connect with BC Hatchett:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bc-hatchett-88746312/ 
X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/bchatchett 

Connect with Erin Maher-Moran:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-maher-moran/ 
X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/Smearin_Off_Ice 

Connect with Ryan Gray:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/ 
X (Formerly Twitter): https://x.com/Ryan_A_Gray 

Connect with Joe Way: 
Web: https://www.josiahway.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josiahway 
X (Formerly Twitter): https://www.twitter.com/josiahway 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/josiahway 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/josiahway

Higher Ed AV Podcast
Episode: 263
InfoComm 2024 Day 1 with XTEN-AV


XTEN-AV drops by the HETMA booth to discuss what they are showcasing at InfoComm 2024.    


Connect with BC on X, @bchatchett.

Higher Ed AV Podcast
Episode: 262
InfoComm 2024 Day 1 with Epiphan


Epiphan drops by the HETMA booth to discuss what they are showcasing at InfoComm 2024.    


Connect with BC on X, @bchatchett.

Higher Ed AV Podcast
Episode: 261
InfoComm 2024 Day 1 with Inogeni


Inogeni drops by the HETMA booth to discuss what they are showcasing at InfoComm 2024.    


Connect with BC on X, @bchatchett.

Higher Ed AV Podcast
Episode: 260 InfoComm 2024
Day 1 with AVI-SPL


AVI-SPL drops by the HETMA booth to discuss what they are showcasing at InfoComm 2024.    


Connect with BC on X, @bchatchett.