Speakers

Doug Schaefer is the Chief Technology Officer at American Sound, where he has been driving enterprise technology strategy and leading the development of innovative solutions since April 2023. With over seven years of experience in the field, Doug is proficient in artificial intelligence, network engineering, and IT managed services. He has a proven track record of enhancing performance and scalability, and is passionate about fostering a culture of collaboration and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to outpace the competition.

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, Doug has been at the forefront of implementing managed services and remote monitoring to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and drive innovation. His expertise in audiovisual and information technology systems has enabled businesses to streamline operations, improve service delivery, and achieve significant cost savings. Doug's leadership in developing and executing technology and information security strategies has ensured that American Sound remains at the forefront of the AV and UC industry.

Prior to his current role, Doug served as an Enterprise Architect and Design Engineer at Diversified, where he spearheaded the development and execution of technology and information security strategies. He has also held positions as a Field Engineer at Diversified, Director of IT at Ultimate Technologies Group, and Installation Technician at APAV Solutions. Throughout his career, Doug has demonstrated expertise in managing full software development lifecycles, implementing robust cybersecurity measures, and optimizing IT infrastructure and operations.

Doug holds a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Production from Taylor University. He is also certified in Security+ by CompTIA and holds the MS-102 Enterprise Administrator Expert Certification from Microsoft. His skills include network engineering, PowerShell, Python, project management, Microsoft Teams, audiovisual systems, cybersecurity, agile methodologies, and enterprise sales.

In his role as CTO, Doug continues to lead cross-functional teams in the design and development of innovative AV solutions, ensuring seamless connectivity, high availability, and data integrity. He is dedicated to promoting knowledge sharing and professional growth among team members, and has developed and maintained strategic partnerships with key industry stakeholders.