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Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 241 - On-Prem or CloudJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss on-premises vs. cloud solutions and provide insight regarding the value and challenges of each. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Bluesky, and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X/Twitter or on Bluesky as @asktheprogrammer.

2025-11-2321 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 240 - Guest Jeremy Gerick Discusses How AV & IT Can Learn from Each OtherJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Jeremy Gerick, Senior AV Project Engineer at University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, to discuss how AV and IT differ, what they can learn from each other, and what the future holds. Jeremy Gerick can be found on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-gerick-45621197/ or via email jpger@umich.edu. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us...

2025-11-1623 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 239 - Guest Jeremy Gerick Shares His AV Journey and Approach to ProjectsJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Jeremy Gerick, Senior AV Project Engineer at University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, to share his AV journey and approach to projects. Jeremy Gerick can be found on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-gerick-45621197/ or via email jpger@umich.edu. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Bluesky, and...

2025-11-0926 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 238 - Control Programming vs. Built-In AutomationJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using control programming versus the built-in automation of products. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on LinkedIn, X/Twitter, or Bluesky, and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X/Twitter or on Bluesky as @asktheprogrammer.

2025-11-0223 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 237 - Dan Ferrisi Asks About The Impact of AI in the AV Programming WorldJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss his question about the impact of AI in the AV programming world, and how AV programmers and other professionals can leverage AI to benefit their organizations and clients. Dan Ferrisi can be reached on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferrisi-55675a7/), CommercialIntegrator.com, and Securitysales.com. He encourages you to attend the Total Tech Summit (https://totaltechsummit.com) in Orlando, FL, November 10-12, 2025. Be sure to also check out Dan's previous appearances in episodes 236, 212, 213, 200, 199, 182, 181, 173, 174, 124, and 125.

2025-10-2619 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Progammer Episode 236 - Dan Ferrisi Asks About Programmers' Similarities and DifferencesJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss his question about the similarities and differences between programmer roles within various organizations: external integrators, internal integrators, independent programming companies, and manufacturers. Dan Ferrisi can be reached on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferrisi-55675a7/), CommercialIntegrator.com, and Securitysales.com. He encourages you to attend the Total Tech Summit (https://totaltechsummit.com) in Orlando, FL, November 10-12, 2025. Be sure to also check out Dan's previous appearances in episodes 212, 213, 200, 199, 182, 181, 173, 174, 124, and 125. To join the conversation or...

2025-10-1920 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 235 - Guest Jason Martinez Discusses What Makes Plugins EffectiveJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Jason Martinez, Q-SYS Ecosystem Developer, to discuss what goes into building a successful plugin for the Q-SYS ecosystem and how to ensure it meets quality requirements and is trusted by programmers. Jason Martinez can be found on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-martinez-597660219/, via email jason.martinez@qsc.com, and on the Q-SYS Communities for Developers https://developers.qsc.com/s/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave...

2025-10-1228 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 234 - Guest Jason Martinez Shares His AV Journey and Self-Taught MindsetJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Jason Martinez, Q-SYS Ecosystem Developer, to share his AV journey, transition from residential to commercial AV, and his self-taught mindset. Jason Martinez can be found on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-martinez-597660219/, via email jason.martinez@qsc.com, and on the Q-SYS Communities for Developers https://developers.qsc.com/s/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on...

2025-10-0533 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 233 - Guest Patrick Gilligan Shares a Deeper Approach to AV ProgrammingJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Patrick Gilligan, Principal A/V Infrastructure Engineer at Zillow Group, to discuss how his IT and software engineering approach to AV programming allows him to provide a deeper level of control in his solutions. Patrick can be found on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@patrickgil_dev, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-gilligan-72583617/, or on the Q-SYS Communities for Developers https://developers.qsc.com/s/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post...

2025-09-2828 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 232 - Guest Patrick Gilligan Shares His Approach to Learning ProgrammingJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Patrick Gilligan, Principal A/V Infrastructure Engineer at Zillow Group, to discuss his AV journey and his approach to learning programming. Patrick can be found on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@patrickgil_dev, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-gilligan-72583617/, or on the Q-SYS Communities for Developers https://developers.qsc.com/s/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt...

2025-09-2125 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 231 - Technical SupportJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss how to be effective in delivering technical support to different audiences. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky, and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X/Twitter or on Bluesky as @asktheprogrammer.

2025-09-1420 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 230 - Technical LiteracyJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss how technical experts interact with users and how technology has caused the average person to become less technically literate. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky, and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X/Twitter or on Bluesky as @asktheprogrammer.

2025-09-0728 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 229 - Guest Jeff Perkins Discusses the Value of Varied Training PathsJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Jeff Perkins, Q-SYS Control Curriculum Developer and Trainer, to share his perspective on how varied training paths are the best way to serve AV programmers, designers, and software developers. Jeff Perkins previously appeared on episode 228 of Ask The Programmer. Jeff Perkins can be found on X/Twitter at perkins_jeff, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-perkins-cts-d-59659674/, and via email jeff.perkins@qsc.com. Here are links to the resources Jeff mentioned: Control Quick Starts: https://training.qsc.com/course/view.php?id=178 Q-SYS Communities...

2025-08-3127 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 228 - Guest Jeff Perkins shares his AV Journey and Approach to TrainingJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome guest Jeff Perkins, Q-SYS Control Curriculum Developer and Trainer, to share his AV journey and discuss his programmer-centric approach to training, as he has been in the shoes of a programmer for many years. Jeff Perkins can be found on X/Twitter at perkins_jeff, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-perkins-cts-d-59659674/, and via email jeff.perkins@qsc.com. Here are links to the resources Jeff mentioned: Control Quick Starts: https://training.qsc.com/course/view.php?id=178 Q-SYS Communities for Developers: https://developers...

2025-08-2443 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 227 - Guest Leon Prather Discusses Soft Skills and Human InteractionJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Leon Prather, an industry veteran and co-host of the brAVe Skills podcast, to discuss the importance of soft skills and how to work and interact with people. Leon was previously on episode 226 of Ask The Programmer. Leon Prather can be found at his website, leonprather.com, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-prather-cts/, or on the brAVe Skills podcast at higheredav.com. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post...

2025-08-1740 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 226 - Guest Leon Prather Shares His Journey and Discusses What is SimpleJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome guest Leon Prather, an industry veteran and co-host of the brAVe Skills podcast, to share his AV journey and discuss what is simple. Leon Prather can be found at his website, leonprather.com, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/leon-prather-cts/, or on the brAVe Skills podcast at higheredav.com. Leaon's article What is 'simple', anyway? can be found at https://www.leonprather.com/blog-2-1/what-is-simple. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on...

2025-08-1033 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 225 - What do you wish more people understood about AV programming?James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss what we wish more people understood about AV programming. Here are some ideas that were discussed and debated: - Saying one system is just like the other except for a few things is does not mean it is easy to program - Programming involves much more than writing code - Scope creep and ongoing changes ead to unexpected problems - Programming is not as easy as good programmers make it look - Not all control platforms are equal – Just be...

2025-08-0316 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 224 - What's the Toughest Part of Being an AV Programmer?James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss our thoughts on the toughest part of being an AV programmer. Here were some ideas that were discussed and debated: - Dealing with vague or changing requirements - Getting blamed for things that aren’t code issues - Not being included in the design process - Explaining complex systems to non-technical clients - Helping everyone else do their job so that programming can be verified What are your thoughts? To join the conversation or have your question an...

2025-07-2718 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 223 - Guest Mike Krejci Talks about Version and Source ControlJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Mike Krejci, Director of Programming for CTI, to discuss the importance of version control and source control for AV programming. Mike's previous episodes are 222, 111, 34, and 35. Here are some resources that Mike mentioned in the episode: https://git-scm.com https://github.com https://bitbucket.org Mike can be reached on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/themikekrejci/, and CTI can be found at cti.com. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the...

2025-07-2038 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode.222 - Guest Mike Kriejci Discusses Using C# Programming Language in AVJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Mike Krejci, Director of Programming for CTI, to discuss using C# as a programming language in AV. This episode was inspired by a request from ⁨@jamesbond-lb7se⁩ from YouTube. Mike's previous episodes are 111, 34, and 35. Here are some of the resources Mike references for learning and leveraging C#: https://www.youtube.com/@nickchapsas https://www.youtube.com/@IAmTimCorey https://coddy.tech/explore/tag/csharp Mike can be reached on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/themikekrejci/, and CTI can be found...

2025-07-1338 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 221 - How to debug a system if it works most of the time?James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss a question from the mailbag about the best way to debug a system when it works "most of the time." What tips can you share for other community members? What are some of your memorable stories? To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The...

2025-07-0619 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 220 - Is It Worth Getting Certified, and Which Certifications Matter?James King and Steve Greenblatt answer a question from the mailbag about the importance of getting certified and, if so, which certifications matter. This episode is recorded after InfoComm25. Which certifications do you have that provide you value? What are some of your goals for certifications? To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer.

2025-06-2921 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 219 - Guest Chi Hang Lo Shares Insight for Modern AV Software DevelopmentJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Chi Hang Lo, Manager of AV/IT Solutions at UCLA, to discuss his insight and tips for modern AV software development, including the use of containers, "no touch" or turnkey solutions, maintenance and support considerations, scalability, and what's next. Chi Hang Lo can be reached via email at chihanglo@it.ucla.edu or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chihanglo/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment...

2025-06-2919 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 218 - Guest Chi Hang Lo Shares His Journey from Architecture to AV/ITJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Chi Hang Lo, Manager of AV/IT Solutions at UCLA, to share his AV journey, perspective on AV systems and solutions, and enterprise approach to AV programming and software development. Chi Hang Lo can be reached via email at chihanglo@it.ucla.edu or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chihanglo/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt...

2025-06-2922 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 217 - Getting it Done, Doing it Right, and Striving for PerfectionJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss when to prioritize getting something done, doing it right, and working toward perfection in AV programming. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X/Twitter or on Bluesky as @asktheprogrammer.

2025-06-0818 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 216 - InfoComm25 and Programmers' Involvement at AV EventsJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss InfoComm25 and programmers' involvement in AV events in general. Going to events is not just about visiting the booths. It's about networking, education, speaking opportunities, and having in-person conversations. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X...

2025-06-0122 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 215 - Are touchpanels becoming less prevalent in AV systems?James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss whether touchpanels are becoming less desirable in AV systems. Why is this the case, and what is being used as an alternative? To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X/Twitter or on Bluesky as @asktheprogrammer.

2025-05-2524 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 214 - AV Control System Programming vs. General Software ProgrammingJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the differences between AV control system programming and general software programming. Although general software programming has many advantages, the challenges of AV control system programming are what make it unique and a specialized niche for those who become skilled in it. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. ...

2025-05-1824 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 213- Dan Ferrisi Asks About the Future of Walled-Gardens & InteropabilityJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss his question about whether AV programming will be approached with a Software-as-a-Service (SasS) model rather than traditional custom programming. Dan Ferrisi can be reached on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferrisi-55675a7/), CommercialIntegrator.com, and Securitysales.com. He encourages you to attend CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo (https://cediaexpo.com) and Total Tech Summit (https://totaltechsummit.com). Be sure to also check out Dan's previous appearances in episodes 212, 200, 199, 182, 181, 173, 174, 124, and 125. To join the conversation...

2025-05-1120 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 212 - Dan Ferrisi Asks If AV Programming Can Implement a SaaS ModelJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss whether control system programming will be approached with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) model rather than traditional custom programming. Dan Ferrisi can be reached on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferrisi-55675a7/), CommercialIntegrator.com, and Securitysales.com. He encourages you to attend CEDIA Expo and Commercial Integrator Expo (https://cediaexpo.com) and Total Tech Summit (https://totaltechsummit.com). Be sure to also check out Dan's previous appearances in episodes 200, 199, 182, 181, 173, 174, 124, and 125. To join the conversation or have...

2025-05-0420 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 211 - Modern User Interface DesignsJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the growing trend toward implementing user interface designs that are simple, clean, and follow a templated, pre-developed, or product-based look and feel. Is this the new norm and the end of fully customized designs? Is there still a place to blend a common look and feel with custom? To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and...

2025-04-2713 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 210 - Dedicated vs. Centralized Hardware and ProcessingJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the pros and cons of having dedicated vs. centralized hardware and processing. While this may seem like an easy decision, beware of the impact it can have on programming, maintenance, and future upgrades. Experienced programmers should be consulted before deciding to design systems innovatively, whether centralized or distributed. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and...

2025-04-2018 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 209 - Managing Programming ChangesJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the impact of client requests and scope changes while a programmer actively works on code or configuration. It's not easy for programmers to say "no," but it is also crucial for the health of a program to manage changes and client expectations effectively. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer.

2025-04-1315 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 208 - Fourth Year AnniversaryJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss highlights from the past four years of the Ask The Programmer episodes. including the value of programmers, the different types of programmers, coding vs. configuration, and AI. Since the beginning, we have focused on building community and helping programmers find their voice in the industry. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to...

2025-04-0624 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 207 - Options for Learning AV ProgrammingJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss options for learning AV programming. While there is no tried-and-true path to becoming an AV programmer, there are many informal and formal approaches to learning, building a skill set, and solving specific challenges online, in a classroom, and through communities. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The...

2025-03-3019 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 206 - Learnng and Growing as a ProgrammerJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss how to learn and grow as programmers. Some programmers establish their own approach to writing code, while others adopt a coding style defined by their employer, organization, or mentor. Working with a team and participating in code reviews can raise the bar for all involved. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to...

2025-03-2317 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 205 - Programmers and TariffsJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the impact that potential trade tariffs can have on integrated systems, programming, programmers, and clients. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X/witter and @asktheprogrammer on Bluesky.

2025-03-1617 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 204 - Is Building Control Back?James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the renewed conversation around building control, which stems from Acuity Brands' acquisition of Q-SYS in October 2024. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X/Twitter or @asktheprogrammer on Bluesky.

2025-03-0927 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 203 - Guest Brittany DiCesare Shares How Manufacturers Help ProgrammersSteve Greenblatt sits down with Brittany DiCesare, Director of Sales and Operations at Control Concepts, Inc., to discuss how manufacturers are helping programmers by making controlling their products easier. Brittany DiCesare can be found on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittdice/ and on X/Twitter @brittdice https://twitter.com/brittdice. Control Concepts can be found at controlconcepts.net. Manufacturers looking to learn more about API integration can visit controlmyavproduct.com. This episode was recorded live at ISE2025. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode...

2025-03-0215 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 202 - The Importance of Technical SupportJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss how timely and effective technical support impacts the performance of AV programmers. What makes good technical support and how should it be best utilized? To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X/Twitter and @asktheprogrammer on Bluesky,

2025-02-2318 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 201 - How Does the AV Industry Contend with Changes in Software AppsJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss how modern software applications and mobile apps can change user operation without notice. With the AV being change-averse, how will this impact users and support teams? What can be done to limit surprises and issues? To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter and Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can...

2025-02-1620 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 200 - Dan Ferrisi asks If Programmers will be Better Recognized in AVJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss if there will come a time when AV programmers are better represented and recognized in the industry. Dan Ferrisi can be reached at @danferrisiedit on X/Twitter and Bluesky, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferrisi-55675a7/, and at CommercialIntegrator.com and Securitysales.com. Be sure to also check out Dan's previous appearances in episodes 199, 181 , 182, 173, 174, 124, and 125. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group...

2025-02-0923 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 199 - Dan Ferrisi Asks Whether Programmers Must Know How to CodeJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss his question about whether programmers need to know how to code or whether all the other skills that contribute to their success can overshadow this need as long as coding can be outsourced or addressed with a no-code tool. Dan Ferrisi can be reached at @danferrisiedit on X/Twitter and Bluesky, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferrisi-55675a7/, and at CommercialIntegrator.com and Securitysales.com. Be sure to also check out Dan's previous appearances in episodes 182, 181, 173, 174, 124...

2025-02-0220 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 198 - Are you buying a functional program and code that is well-written?James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss why it is essential to have a fully functioning program that runs an AV system and just as critical to have well-written code that can be easily modified and updated. A special thank you to viewer/ listener feedback from @bryankaioshin regarding a suggestion for covering suggestions for getting into programming. Please tune into our previous episodes 187 and 188 on how Britt Yenser is learning AV programming. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and...

2025-01-2619 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 197 - What to know about Maintaining Campus and Enterprise StandardsJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the importance of maintaining, managing, and updating campus and enterprise standards. A special thank you to viewer/ listener feedback from @jamesbond-lb7se regarding a suggestion for covering Programming Best Practices. We look forward to covering this in more depth in a future episode. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter and Bluesky and be sure to...

2025-01-1918 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 196 - Time Management and Discipline Tips for ProgrammersJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss tips for programmers on managing their time and being disciplined about working efficiently. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X/Twitter and Bluesky as @asktheprogrammer.

2025-01-1227 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 195 - Certifications for ProgrammersJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss certifications for programmers and the actual value they provide, considering the criteria of unfiltered knowledge, time investment, career advancement, and practical use. We previously discussed programming certifications and credentials for programmers in episode 23. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter or Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can...

2025-01-0525 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 194 - The Future of AV Programming RevisitedJames King and Steve Greenblatt revisit one of the most popular episode topics on the Ask The Programmer podcast: The Future of AV Programming. The discussion includes how the vision for AV programming has changed, how the visibility for forecasting more than 1-2 years into the future has become very difficult, and what tools programmers should look to leverage if they are not doing so already. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out...

2024-12-2923 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 193 - Appreciation for Programmers' Knowledge During the Holiday SeasonJames King and Steve Greenblatt celebrate another holiday season on Ask The Programmer and discuss the role that a programmer's technical knowledge plays in selecting, setting up, and troubleshooting technology gifts as automated decorations. What is your favorite technology gift for a programmer? To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter and Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask...

2024-12-2219 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 192 - Guest Marc LaVecchia Discusses Manufacturer Support for ProgrammersJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Marc LaVecchia, Owner of BMA Software Solutions, to continue the conversation about modules, drivers, and plugin and the critical importance of manufacturer support for AV programmers. Marc LaVecchia previously appeared on Ask The Programmer Episodes 132 and 133. Marc LaVecchia can be found on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-lavecchia-3a9815/ and BMA Software Solutions can be found at www.bmasoftwaresolutions.com. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a...

2024-12-1524 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 191 - Guest Marc LaVecchia Discusses Modules, Drivers, & PluginsJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Marc LaVecchia, Owner of BMA Software Solutions, to discuss his article in Commercial Integrator entitled Modules, Plugins, and Drivers: The Case for Supporting Them https://bit.ly/41nWRAz where he makes a case to manufacturers about the critical nature of supporting AV programmers by providing proven and tested API integrations. Marc LaVecchia previously appeared on Ask The Programmer Episodes 132 and 133. Marc LaVecchia can be found on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-lavecchia-3a9815/ and BMA Software Solutions can be found at www.bmasoftwaresolutions.com. To...

2024-12-0823 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 190 - Budgeting for AV Programmingames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss how to budget for AV programming, including defining a practical scope, understanding how to estimate costs, and educating on how to effectively approach the programming of AV systems. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter and Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X/Twitter...

2024-12-0129 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 189 - Finding a Role and Advancing a Career in AV ProgrammingJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss how to find a job and advance your career as a programmer in the AV industry. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on X/Twitter as well as Bluesky and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on X/Twitter.

2024-11-2436 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 188 - Guest Britt Yenser Brings Her Questions to Ask The ProgrammerJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome guest Britt Yenser, AV Manager at Northampton Community College, to discuss her questions about programming as she progresses on her journey of learning and mastering AV programming, including: - Are you choosing hardware, or does someone else select the hardware you program in your systems? - I struggle with the visual feedback and don’t know why. What can you tell me that will help? - What do you wish you had done when starting out? Britt Yenser can be reached on LinkedIn (https://www.li...

2024-11-1725 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 187 - Guest Britt Yenser Shares her AV Journey and Programming TrainingJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome guest Britt Yenser, AV Manager at Northampton Community College, to discuss her AV journey and her quest for learning and growing as an AV programmer. We discuss what goes into successful programming and what qualities and skills contribute to an effective programmer. Britt Yenser can be reached on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/britt-yenser/) or X/Twitter (@brAVe_britt_). You can also find the brAVe Space podcast and its offshoot brAVe Skills on your favorite podcast player. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a...

2024-11-1029 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 186 - AV Talent Summit 2024 with George Chacko and Rich MillerJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back George Chacko and Rich Miller from Pace University and Next LVL Learning to share the details of the upcoming AV Talent Summit on November 20 and 21, 2024. The two-day event will encompass a student day discussing AV careers, experiences, and opportunities and a professional day with networking and learning opportunities. George Chacko and Rich Miller previously appeared on Ask The Programmer episodes 128, 129, 143, 144, and 185. NextLVL Learning can be found at https://thenextlvl.org. George Chacko can be found via email: george@thenextlvl.org and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com...

2024-11-0333 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 185 - NextLVL Learning with George Chacko and Rich MillerJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back George Chacko and Rich Miller from Pace University to share the details of their recently founded non-profit, Next Level Learning Inc., which aims to get young people excited about the experiences and opportunities in the AV industry starting as early as K-12. George Chacko and Rich Miller previously appeared on Ask The Programmer episodes 128, 129, 143, and 144. NextLVL Learning can be found at https://thenextlvl.org. George Chacko can be found via email: george@thenextlvl.org and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgechacko-cts/ Rich Miller...

2024-10-2730 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 184 - Total Tech Summit Panelists Discuss Being a Business-Minded in AVJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Total Tech Summit panelists: Brittany DiCesare, Director of Sales and Operations Control Concepts; Alex Fortin, President NDS Integration; Jarrod Hillman, President Hillman Audio Video; and Shawn Hansson, CEO and Founder Logic Integration, to discuss the importance of being a business-minded organization in the AV industry, the value of contributing to industry events, and why share business knowledge with others who are like-minded. Brittany DiCesare can be found on social media as @brittdice. Control Concepts can be found at controlconcepts.net. Be sure to check out Brittany's previous episode 153. ...

2024-10-2035 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 183 - The Value of Business Frameworks with Total Tech Summit PanelistsJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Total Tech Summit panelists: Brittany DiCesare, Director of Sales and Operations Control Concepts; Alex Fortin, President NDS Integration; Jarrod Hillman, President Hillman Audio Video; and Shawn Hansson, CEO and Founder Logic Integration, to discuss business frameworks and why they are valuable for all members of any organization. Brittany DiCesare can be found on social media as @brittdice. Control Concepts can be found at controlconcepts.net. Be sure to check out Brittany's previous episode 153. Alex Fortin can be reached at hello@ndsav.com. NDS Integration can be found at ndsav...

2024-10-1329 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 182 - Dan Ferrisi Asks About the Importance of Skilled ProgrammersJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss his question about the importance of skilled programmers in a time of increased network reliance. Dan Ferrisi can be reached at @danferrisiedit on Twitter, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferrisi-55675a7/, and at CommercialIntegrator.com and Securitysales.com. Meet Dan and learn more about the Total Tech Summit https://totaltechsummit.com. Be sure to also check out Dan's previous appearances in episodes 181, 173, 174, 124, and 125. To join the conversation or have your question answered on...

2024-10-0624 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 181 - Dan Ferrisi Asks How Manufacturers Can Make Programming EasierJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss his question about ways that manufacturers can make programming easier. Dan Ferrisi can be reached at @danferrisiedit on Twitter, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferrisi-55675a7/, and at CommercialIntegrator.com and Securitysales.com. Meet Dan and learn more about the Total Tech Summit https://totaltechsummit.com. Be sure to also check out Dan's previous appearances in episodes 173, 174, 124, and 125. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the...

2024-09-2919 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 180.5 - Dan Ferrisi previews the Total Tech SummitIn this special episode, James King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss the importance of business-focused events in the AV industry, particularly the Total Tech Summit. To learn more about the Total Tech Summit and to apply to attend, visit https://totaltechsummit.com. Also, follow hashtag #totaltech24 on social media. Dan Ferrisi can be reached at @danferrisiedit on Twitter, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferrisi-55675a7/, and at CommercialIntegrator.com and Securitysales.com. To join the conversation or have your question answered on...

2024-09-2226 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 180 - Community Management with Guest Hope RothJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Hope Roth, Q-SYS Ecosystem Communities Platform Manager, to discuss her new role and its value to AV programmers and Q-SYS. Check out Hope in her previous appearances in episodes 164, 165, and 179. Hope Roth can be found on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-roth-0a44b8a/ and on the Q-SYS Communities: https://developers.qsc.com/s/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach...

2024-09-1520 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 179 - Mentorship with Guest Hope RothJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Hope Roth, Q-SYS Wizard, to discuss the importance, value, and different approaches to mentorship including the newly launched WAVIT Mentorship Program. Check out Hope in her previous appearances in episodes 164 and 165. Hope Roth can be found on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-roth-0a44b8a/ and on the Q-SYS Communities: https://developers.qsc.com/s/. The WAVIT Mentorship program can be found at https://www.womeninavit.org/mentorship-program. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer...

2024-09-0823 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 178 - Co-host James King Shares His AV JourneySteve Greenblatt interviews co-host James King about his AV journey, the impact of programming, and how he developed his passion for AV. James can be found on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/james-king-nj. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on Twitter.

2024-09-0131 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 177 - Co-host Steve Greenblatt Shares His AV JourneyJames King interviews co-host Steve Greenblatt as he shares his AV journey, the influence of programming, and his visionary ideas and experiences. Connect with Steve on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/stevegreenblatt or Control Concepts at controlconcepts.net To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on...

2024-08-2522 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 176 - Working with Internal & External Programming with Guest Aaron BakerJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back guest Aaron Baker, Classroom Support Technician, Stephen F. Austin State University, to discuss the difference between working with internal and external programming resources and how to successfully leverage both options. Aaron Baker can be reached on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bakeraarond/ and on the HETMA Community at HETMA.org. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt...

2024-08-1829 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 175 - Guest Aaron Baker Shares His Journey and Love for AVJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome guest Aaron Baker, Classroom Support Technician, Stephen F. Austin State University, to discuss his AV journey and how he went from being a student worker to an AV Tech to program AV systems using his background in computer science. Aaron also shares ideas for getting more students interested in AV. Aaron Baker can be reached on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bakeraarond/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave...

2024-08-1118 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 174 - Guest Dan Ferrisi asks about Handling Tight Deadlines and BudgetsJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss his question about what strategies programmers use for handling projects with tight deadlines and limited budgets. Dan Ferrisi can be reached at @danferrisiedit on Twitter, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferrisi-55675a7/, and at CommercialIntegrator.com and Securitysales.com. Meet Dan and learn more about Commercial Integrator Expo https://expo.commercialintegrator.com and Total Tech Summit https://totaltechsummit.com. Be sure to also check out Dan's previous appearances in episodes 173, 124, and 125. To join...

2024-08-0420 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 173 - Guest Dan Ferrisi asks about the Impact of Out-of-Date InformationJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Dan Ferrisi, Group Editor, Commercial and Security with Emerald, to discuss his question about how out-of-date drawings, equipment lists, and system documentation impact project implementation and upkeep. Dan Ferrisi can be reached at @danferrisiedit on Twitter, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-ferrisi-55675a7/, and at CommercialIntegrator.com and Securitysales.com. Meet Dan and learn more about Commercial Integrator Expo https://expo.commercialintegrator.com and Total Tech Summit https://totaltechsummit.com. Be sure to also check out Dan's previous appearances in episodes 124 and 125. To join...

2024-07-2815 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 172 - How AV Programmers' Time is SpentJames King and Steve Greenblatt ask ChatGPT about the percentage of an AV programmer's time spent on programming vs. other activities and discuss their reactions to the response. What percentage of an AV programmer's time is spent on programming vs other activities? 1. Programming and Coding (30-40%) 2. System Design and Planning (20-30%) 3. Troubleshooting and Testing (15-25%) 4. Collaboration and Meetings (10-20%) 5. Documentation and Training (5-10%) 6. Research and Learning (5-10%) What do you think? To join the conversation or have your question answered on...

2024-07-2117 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 171 - Top Misconceptions about AV ProgrammingJames King and Steve Greenblatt ask ChatGPT about the top misconceptions about AV programming and discuss their reactions to the list. What are some of the misconceptions about AV programming and the role of the programmer? 1. AV Programming is Just Like IT Programming 2. It's All About Writing Code 3. AV Systems are Plug-and-Play 4. Any Programmer Can Do AV Programming 5. Programming is the Only Skill Needed 6. AV Programming is Static 7. It's a Solitary Job What are your thoughts? To join the...

2024-07-1415 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 170 - Working with Multiple Control Platforms with Guest Craig UnderwoodJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Craig Underwood, Director of AV Engineering at Moravian University, to discuss his experience working with, learning, implementing, and supporting multiple control platforms within his campus. Craig Underwood can be found on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/caunderwood/ or as an instructor at Lebanon Valley College https://www.lvc.edu/profiles/craig-underwood/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or...

2024-07-0722 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 169 - Guest Craig Underwood Discusses How to Successfully Wear Many HatsJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Guest Craig Underwood, Director of AV Engineering at Moravian University, to discuss his AV journey, the expanse of his role at Moravian, and strategies for working effectively and efficiently while wearing many hats and balancing responsibilities. Craig Underwood can be found on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/caunderwood/ or as an instructor at Lebanon Valley College https://www.lvc.edu/profiles/craig-underwood/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a...

2024-06-3021 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 168 - The Importance of Having a CommunityJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss why communities exist, the value they provide, how their members benefit, and what having a community of AV programmers could mean for programmers throughout the industry. One of the core missions of Ask The Programmer is to build a community of AV programmers. If you would like to be part of the Ask The Programmer community, join our group on LinkedIn. To continue the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment...

2024-06-2329 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 167 - Guest Jeff Hopkins Discusses Programmers' Risk AversionJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Jeff Hopkins, Technical Director, Crestron Services Providers, to discuss why programmers tend to be risk averse, the impact it has on them and the industry, and the benefit of expanding outside one's comfort zone. Jeff Hopkins can be reached at cspinfo@crestron.com. Crestron can be reached at crestron.com. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter...

2024-06-1625 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 166 - Guest Jeff Hopkins Shares Opportunities for Programmers and CSPsJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Jeff Hopkins, Technical Director, Crestron Services Providers, to discuss his AV journey, opportunities for programmers and CSPs, and the value of trade shows to expand perspective and new ideas. Jeff Hopkins can be reached at cspinfo@crestron.com. Crestron can be reached at crestron.com. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, join the Ask The Programmer group on LinkedIn and post a message, leave a comment, or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include...

2024-06-0926 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 165 - Women in AV Making an Impact with WAVIT with Guest Hope RothJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Hope Roth, Professional Services Engineer and UCI Specialist at Q-SYS, to discuss her work with WAVIT building opportunities and support for women in AV and programming. Hope Roth can be found on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-roth-0a44b8a/ and on the Q-SYS Communities: https://developers.qsc.com/s/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The...

2024-06-0222 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 164 - Guest Hope Roth Shares About Her Automated Dollhouse ProjectJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Hope Roth, Professional Services Engineer and UCI Specialist at Q-SYS, to share her AV journey and discuss details of her automated dollhouse project and involvement with the Girl Scouts and STEMfest. Hope Roth can be found on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hope-roth-0a44b8a/ and on the Q-SYS Communities: https://developers.qsc.com/s/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include...

2024-05-2621 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 163 - AI in AVJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the current and future impact of AI in AV including the positive and negative effects of making products and systems smarter, leveraging efficiencies in projects and coding, and how AI can add value to AV professionals and organizations. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on Twitter.

2024-05-1921 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 162 - System MonitoringJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the importance of system monitoring, the difficulties of delivering an effective solution, and why simply collecting data is misleading. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on Twitter.

2024-05-1218 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 161 - BloatwareJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss what bloatware is, why it exists, the impact it can make, and how to make it manageable. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on Twitter.

2024-05-0514 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 160 - Training a TeamJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss strategies, techniques, lessons learned, and tips for training a team. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on Twitter.

2024-04-2819 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 159 - Jamie Rinehart Discusses Programming vs. ConfigurationJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Jamie Rinehart, Education Resources Director at the University of Missouri, Kansas City and Host of AV Superfriends podcast to discuss the value of both Configuration and Programming approaches for AV control systems. Jamie Rinehart can be contacted via email jamie@avsuperfriends.com. The AV Superfiends podcast can be found at avsuperfriends.com, via YouTube https://bit.ly/3vNSDVt, or your favorite podcast player. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt...

2024-04-2124 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 158 - Jamie Rinehart shares how programming offers outlet for creativityJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Jamie Rinehart, Education Resources Director at the University of Missouri, Kansas City and Host of AV Superfriends podcast to discuss his AV journey, why understanding programming is important to him and his success, and how programming leads to creative solutions that address needs. Jamie Rinehart can be contacted via email jamie@avsuperfriends.com. The AV Superfiends podcast can be found at avsuperfriends.com, via YouTube https://bit.ly/3vNSDVt, or your favorite podcast player. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a...

2024-04-1423 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 157 - Erin Maher-Moran Reflects Progressing from Podcast Guest to HostJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Erin Maher-Moran from Johns Hopkins University to discuss her journey from one of her first podcast guest appearances on Ask The Programmer episodes 19 and 20 to becoming a podcast host of AVNation's EDTech podcast and an experienced content producer. Erin Maher-Moran can be found on X/Twitter @smearin_off_ice, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-maher-moran/, the HETMA Community https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-maher-moran/, and the EDTech podcast on aviation.tv https://www.avnation.tv/series/edtech/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on...

2024-04-0720 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 156 - Erin Maher-Moran Discusses How to Get Involved in the AV CommunityJames King and Steve Greenblatt mark three years of producing podcasts by welcoming back their first returning guest Erin Maher-Moran from Johns Hopkins University to discuss getting involved in the AV community, doing things that are new and uncomfortable, and how programmers can benefit from networking and building their presence. Erin previously appeared in episodes 19 and 20. Erin Maher-Moran can be found on X/Twitter @smearin_off_ice, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-maher-moran/, the HETMA Community https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-maher-moran/, and the EDTech podcast on aviation.tv https://www.avnation.tv/series/edtech/.

2024-04-0120 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 155 - How Changing Programming Rather than Hardware Can Fix SystemsJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the age-old debate about how to fix an existing system that isn't working to a client's satisfaction. While it is easy to blame hardware and can be profitable to sell a brand new system, many times it's just the programming that needs to be updated, modified, or re-written. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found...

2024-03-2415 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 154 - Understanding and Managing Client ExpectationsJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the importance of identifying, understanding, and managing client expectations for programming projects including how programmers play a critical role in this process. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on Twitter.

2024-03-1719 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 153 - The Business of AV Programming with Brittany DiCesareSteve Greenblatt speaks with Brittany DiCesare, Director of Sales and Operations at Control Concepts, regarding her unique perspective on the industry coming from a blend of technical and business focus. She discusses how to bridge the gap between technical-minded and business-minded AV professionals, what it takes to run a successful programming business, and how AV programmers can become more knowledgeable and educated in business. This episode was recorded from the Influencer Hub at ISE2024. Brittany DiCesare can be found on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittdice/ and on X/Twitter @brittdice https://twitter.com...

2024-03-1029 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 152 - Neil Silver shares his AV journey and his entrepreneurial venturesSteve Greenblatt speaks with Neil Silver from LCD about his journey from being a technician for live events and theater to a lighting control programmer to a freelancer and an entrepreneur and owner of an independent programming and software development company. This episode was recorded from the Influencer Hub at ISE2024. Neil Silver can be found on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-silver-baa9a812/. His company LCD can be found on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/lcdcontrolsystems/. LCD's new product release CENTRO. can be found at https://lightingcontrol.co...

2024-03-0327 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 151 - The value of standardization with Marc CholewczynskiJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Marc Cholewczynski, Associate Director of Academic Technology Technical Services at Oregon State University, and host of AV Superfriends to discuss his take on standardization and its value in contributing to successful projects and system management. Marc can be reached via X (Twitter) @TheAVDiplomat, the AV Superfriends podcast https://www.avsuperfriends.com, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-cholewczynski/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be...

2024-02-2525 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 150 - Marc Cholewczynski shares the importance of knowing programmingJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome Marc Cholewczynski, Associate Director of Academic Technology Technical Services at Oregon State University and host of the AV Superfriends podcast, to discuss his journey in AV, what led him to learn control programming and audio configuration, and the value that understanding programming and configuration has provided in his current role. Marc can be reached via X (Twitter) @TheAVDiplomat, the AV Superfriends podcast https://www.avsuperfriends.com, and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-cholewczynski/. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a...

2024-02-1918 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 149 - Single-Brand vs. Multi-Product AV SolutionsJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss the pros and cons of single-brand vs. multi-product AV solutions. What makes each option viable or risky in various situations. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on Twitter.

2024-02-1116 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 148 - Well-Rounded ProgrammersJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss what it takes to be successful in AV programming beyond the obvious of writing code including the value of well-rounded programmers. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on Twitter.

2024-02-0417 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 147 - Cece Porter asks what is your favorite programming project and whyJames King and Steve Greenblatt answer a question from Cece Porter from Pace University about our favorite programming projects and why they were memorable. Cece Porter who appeared on episode 144 can be reached via email cp90067p@pace.edu and the Pace University AV Technology Club can be found on Instagram @paceavclub. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found...

2024-01-2817 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 146 - Cece Porter asks how to explain programming to non-technical peopleJames King and Steve Greenblatt answer a question from Cece Porter from Pace University about how to explain technical aspects of programming to those who are not technical. The video discussed about making a peanut butter sandwich https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDA3_5982h8 Cece Porter who appeared on episode 144 can be reached via email cp90067p@pace.edu and the Pace University AV Technology Club can be found on Instagram @paceavclub. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to...

2024-01-2111 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 145 - Cece Porter asks about advice for someone starting in programmingJames King and Steve Greenblatt answer a question from Cece Porter from Pace University about advice for someone starting in programming. Cece Porter who appeared on episode 144 can be reached via email cp90067p@pace.edu and the Pace University AV Technology Club can be found on Instagram @paceavclub. To join the conversation or have your question answered on a future episode, leave a comment or reach out to us @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter and be sure to include #AskTheProgrammer. The Ask The Programmer podcast can be found at @AVProgrammerPod on...

2024-01-1415 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 144 - Careers in AV with Pace University Student Cece PorterJames King and Steve Greenblatt discuss careers in the AV industry, the Pace University AV Summit, and how to the AV industry can attract more young people with Pace University Student Cece Porter and her instructors Rich Miller and George Chacko. Cece Porter can be reached via email cp90067p@pace.edu and the Pace University AV Technology Club can be found on Instagram @paceavclub. George Chacko can be found via email: gchacko@pace.edu and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgechacko-cts/ Rich Miller can be found via email rmiller@pace.edu...

2024-01-0723 min

Ask the Programmer Ask The Programmer Episode 143 - Pace University AV Summit 2023 with the Bald AV GuysJames King and Steve Greenblatt welcome back Rich Miller and George Chacko, the Bald AV Guys, to talk about their recent event at Pace University that brought together high school and college age students and AV professionals to create exposure for careers in the audiovisual industry. George Chacko can be found via email: gchacko@pace.edu and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgechacko-cts/ Rich Miller can be found via email rmiller@pace.edu and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/richmilleriii/ The Bald AV Guys can be found on social media @baldavguys...

2023-12-3124 min