Mr. Saks is Panasonic System Networks Company of America’s Sr. Product Trainer for the Security Systems Group. His key responsibilities are to provide technical expertise and training on Panasonic’s Security Systems and Solutions to security dealers, consultants, architects &
engineers, and end-users deploying and maintaining analog, hybrid, and Internet Protocol (IP) based video surveillance systems. His secondary responsibilities are to bridge the IP convergence gap between Panasonic’s Security Products and Solutions with other Panasonic IP Products and Solutions. Over the past 5 years at Panasonic, as a video surveillance subject matter expert, he has presented at many technology events such as security conventions, seminars, and road shows, as well as teaching Panasonic’s acclaimed i-Pro Certified Reseller (IPCR) certification course.
Additionally, Mr. Saks is the primary instructor and curriculum developer of Panasonic’s Security Training University, P-Tech, which trains Panasonic’s i-Pro Certified Resellers in a variety of topics, such as product selection, camera basics, IP migration schemes, and more.
This specialized P-Tech training includes webcasts, classroom training, video-based training, and self-paced training modules. Many of these training sessions are manufacturer agnostic, discussing the latest industry technology trends and solutions.
In addition to his experience with Panasonic, Mr. Saks has spent more than 15 years providing technical support services for a variety of computer and network based systems, from small Local Area Networks (LAN’s) to large Enterprise Wide Area Networks (WAN’s). Mr. Saks holds a BS in Computer Cartography and Geography from the University of Maryland, College Park and a MS in Information Technology from the University of Maryland, University College.