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Ask the Programmer

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James King and Steve Greenblatt discuss topics relevant to AV programming, programmers, and those who work with audiovisual control systems. To join the conversation or ask a question to be featured on a show, reach out to @AV_JamesKing or @stevegreenblatt on Twitter.

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19:01

Ask The Programmer Episode 198 - Are you buying a...

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2025/01/26

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

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18:19

Ask The Programmer Episode 197 - What to know about...

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2025/01/19

James 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

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27:02

Ask The Programmer Episode 196 - Time Management and...

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2025/01/12

James 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

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25:11

Ask The Programmer Episode 195 - Certifications for...

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2025/01/05

James 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

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23:33

Ask The Programmer Episode 194 - The Future of AV...

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2024/12/29

James 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

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19:03

Ask The Programmer Episode 193 - Appreciation for...

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2024/12/22

James 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

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24:53

Ask The Programmer Episode 192 - Guest Marc LaVecchia...

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2024/12/15

James 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

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23:44

Ask The Programmer Episode 191 - Guest Marc LaVecchia...

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2024/12/08

James 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

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29:28

Ask The Programmer Episode 190 - Budgeting for AV...

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2024/12/01

ames 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

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36:51

Ask The Programmer Episode 189 - Finding a Role and...

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2024/11/24

James 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.

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25:27

Ask The Programmer Episode 188 - Guest Britt Yenser...

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2024/11/17

James 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

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29:20

Ask The Programmer Episode 187 - Guest Britt Yenser...

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2024/11/10

James 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

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33:15

Ask The Programmer Episode 186 - AV Talent Summit...

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2024/11/03

James 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

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30:09

Ask The Programmer Episode 185 - NextLVL Learning...

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2024/10/27

James 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

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35:26

Ask The Programmer Episode 184 - Total Tech Summit...

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2024/10/20

James 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

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29:32

Ask The Programmer Episode 183 - The Value of...

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2024/10/13

James 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

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24:50

Ask The Programmer Episode 182 - Dan Ferrisi Asks...

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2024/10/06

James 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

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19:45

Ask The Programmer Episode 181 - Dan Ferrisi Asks How...

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2024/09/29

James 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

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26:38

Ask The Programmer Episode 180.5 - Dan Ferrisi...

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2024/09/22

In 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

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20:48

Ask The Programmer Episode 180 - Community Management...

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2024/09/15

James 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

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