Welcome Marty Major to IPVM

Published Sep 08, 2014 04:00 AM

I am happy to announce that Marty Major [link no longer available] has joined IPVM full time to lead IPVM's training courses.

Marty's mission will be to deliver the very best education to security professionals. He will expand and improve upon the foundation we have built in IPVM's first 2 years of training, providing more personal interaction, direct help, and according to him, improved humor.

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Undisclosed #1
Sep 08, 2014

Is it true that the training courses are going to be re-worked to have a bovine theme?

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Undisclosed #2
Sep 08, 2014

The Cow is no more....

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Ari Erenthal
Sep 08, 2014
Chesapeake & Midlantic

"Dead but dreaming" is probably the most accurate description.

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Luis Carmona
Sep 08, 2014
Geutebruck USA • IPVMU Certified

Congratulations, Marty!

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Vince Regan
Sep 08, 2014

What a great add for IPVM! Nice to see. Congrats, Marty!

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Michael Sipperly
Sep 08, 2014
IPVMU Certified

Congrats Marty!!

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Kevin Garben
Sep 08, 2014

Congrats!

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Michael Budalich
Sep 08, 2014
Genetec

Congrats on joining a great team Marty!

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Ari Erenthal
Sep 08, 2014
Chesapeake & Midlantic

It's true, this place could use a sense of humor. This place reminds me of the first third of Back to School. I'm just worried that Marty could turn this place into the last third of Back to School. Try to shoot for the middle third, which I think is really the sweet spot.

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Luis Carmona
Sep 08, 2014
Geutebruck USA • IPVMU Certified

I was thinking Animal House myself. I don't want to see the initiation.

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Marty Major
Sep 08, 2014
Teledyne FLIR

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Brian Rhodes
Sep 08, 2014
IPVMU Certified

Marty is a true 'OG' in surveillance. He was one of the first people I ever talked with about a new type of 'IP Camera' that uses software recorders rather than DVRs. That must have been six or seven years ago, back when he was doing his remote support gig.

He doesn't admit it, but he's been in this game longer than most of us have been out of diapers. He doesn't hold back sharing his experience with novices either, and is a seasoned trainer. That is great for IPVM!

Welcome Marty! PS: The new guy buys us lunch and brings us popsicles.

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Margarita Castillo
Sep 08, 2014

Fantastic news! Congrats Marty!

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Sean Patton
Sep 08, 2014

I-95 just got a little safer...

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Harrison Mitchell
Sep 08, 2014

Congrats Marty! I always enjoyed my OnSSI classes with you, looking forward to seeing what's next.

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Steve Beck
Sep 08, 2014

Great news to hear! Congrats Marty!

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Bill Nolan
Sep 09, 2014

Will your thoughts be pasteurised? Congratulations Marty, you are making your mark in our industry.

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Max Shumeyko
Sep 09, 2014

Congratulations!

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Todd Morris
Sep 09, 2014

Great news for the community!

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Pat Villerot
Sep 09, 2014

Congratulations Marty!

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Marty Major
Sep 10, 2014

Thanks everyone - I appreciate the good words! I am extremely excited about joining IPVM full time to lead training at IPVM University. So much so, I've even changed my face-shot pic on Twitter to the IPVM University logo - for which I've received many thanks from my followers there.

Many years ago, I stumbled across IPVM (then ipvideomarket.info) when I was searching for knowledge on IP cameras - as this 'new' platform was starting to muscle it's way into my old analog world and I knew my IP kung fu was weak. And I am glad I did. Without the knowledge I've gleaned from John and his team at IPVM over the years (including all the really smart members), I never would've been able to even be a technical trainer like I've been for the past 3+ years at OnSSI.

So I'm back to return the favor by doing everything I can to help other members get the same value out of IPVM (and specifically IPVM University) that has helped me to achieve my own personal and professional goals.

A circle of knowledge. :)

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Undisclosed
Sep 10, 2014

Marty - Congratulations on a great move! Every year I see the value of IPVM increasing, and this is another great step forward!

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Tedor Gligorich
Sep 11, 2014

Marty, you are numbero uno in the helpful biz! Thank for shovving me the ropes when I started membership on-site and I was measlier than most, I am sure. but now you are a lifeguard, like Brian!

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