Farewell And Thanks To Brian Karas

IPVM

Brian Karas has left IPVM. I want to thank him for working hard over the last 2 years and wish him the best.

He is returning to the manufacturer side, joining FLIR, where he will be working in a product role with video analytics (details to be announced closer to ISC West). Here's Brian's LinkedIn profile.

As Brian himself reported, FLIR's security business has struggled and FLIR has restructured their security division, so he has some challenges ahead but surely he is up for it.

Other IPVM Changes / Hires

While we are on the topic of IPVM employee changes, unrelated to Brian leaving, we have filled the Camera Calculator product manager role (senior integrator who will be announced later this month when he joins), hired a full-time support manager (new position, goal is to help streamline support and be more proactive) and added helped on the business research side.

While we plan to hire another senior team member, it will not be immediately as we incorporate the other recent additions.

Any questions, feedback or thoughts, please share.

Again, thanks Brian, and best of luck!

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Brian Karas

Pelican Zero

Thanks, John, and thanks for the opportunity to be a part of IPVM. I definitely benefited from the exposure to so many companies and organizations during my tenure with IPVM.

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Jeffrey Nunberg

In reply to Brian Karas

Brian, Congratulations and best of luck. We look forward to working with you again.

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Brian Karas

In reply to Jeffrey Nunberg

Pelican Zero

Thanks! Will be in touch soon.

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Undisclosed #3

In reply to Brian Karas

Thanks for being part of IPVM, and good luck with your new venture!

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Brian Rhodes

IPVMU Certified

BRK will be a great asset for any company he works for, and he hopefully will continue to be one of 'the ringers' here on the IPVM forums. Good luck to you sir!

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Marty Major

Teledyne FLIR

This is really good news!

...at least for us at FLIR, if not for you guys at IPVM. : )

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Undisclosed #1

IPVMU Certified

Will miss BRK’s comprehensive industry coverage :)

Looking forward to the return of UM1...

Good luck, Brian!

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bashis mcw

Good luck with Dahua OEM brk ;)

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Brian Karas

Pelican Zero

In reply to bashis mcw

Thanks, but I will be working with new products incorporating thermal sensors, not the Lorex/Digimerge side of the product line.

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Undisclosed #1

IPVMU Certified

In reply to Brian Karas

Thanks, but I will be working with new products incorporating thermal sensors...

IMHO, when talking with bashis, it’s safest not to mention products which incorporate RJ-45 jacks ;)

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bashis mcw

In reply to Undisclosed #1

Thanks for the idea #U1, appreciated =]

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Robert Shih

Independent

Well damn, don't forget us when you're out there being awesome! We'll miss ya!

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Undisclosed Integrator #2

Good luck Brian.

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Vlad Kardashov

FLIR Systems

Welcome!

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David Delepine

Brivo • IPVMU Certified

Best of luck to you Brian. Much respect for taking the bull by the horns. To quote one of my favorite shows “Chaos is a ladder” so climb on good sir!

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Chalon Dilber

Congratulations and continued success Brian. I've really enjoyed your contributions the last two years. Personally, your and IPVM's coverage of M&A/investments, events/marketing activities as well as emerging technologies/companies adds true depth to the site and my only daily guilty pleasure on the internet.

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Brian Karas

In reply to Chalon Dilber

Pelican Zero

Thanks! I enjoyed covering those topics, and I am happy to hear you found value in the reports.

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Steve Lewis

Good luck Brian. Thanks for your original story (2016) and subsequent update on OpenALPR over the years.

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Sean Nelson

Nelly's Security

Good Luck Brian! Now you can express your true love for Hikvision without fear. Seriously though, good luck!

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Matthew Davis

Brian's soon to be resume'

IPVM > FLIR > Dahua > Hikvision, It's only logical.

Good Luck Brian!

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Steve Beck

Good Luck Brian, you will be missed at IPVM.

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Skip Cusack

Brian, you certainly did a great job at IPVM, and FLIR is lucky to pick you up. Good luck with the next steps!

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Fabian Muyawa

LONTECH SYSTEMS • IPVMU Certified

It takes courage to make such a bold decision! Wishing you success.

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Matt Carusone

BK ... Appreciated the penetrating insights and well researched articles you brought to the writing table. Enjoy your next chapter! Sounds like we’ll still see you once in a while on a trade show floor somewhere.

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Brian Karas

In reply to Matt Carusone

Pelican Zero

Sounds like we’ll still see you once in a while on a trade show floor somewhere.

I'd say the odds are pretty good on that.

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Eric Zurawski

Brian, looking forward to working with you again and thank you for your contributions to IPVM.

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Brian Karas

In reply to Eric Zurawski

Pelican Zero

Thanks Eric!

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