Devan Cress is Director, ProAV – OEM/Manufacturers at NETGEAR, where he works with broadcast and Pro AV manufacturers to expand interoperability, strengthen technology partnerships, and help shape networking solutions for professional media environments.

He brings more than two decades of experience across broadcast and Pro AV technology. Before joining NETGEAR, he held leadership roles at Poly, Plantronics, Broadata Communications, Marshall Electronics, and Anchor Audio, working across IP video, AV transport, broadcast products, and professional audio. At NETGEAR, his role places him at the intersection of manufacturers, networking technology, and the broader shift toward standards-based AV-over-IP and ST 2110 production.

He brings the manufacturer and ecosystem perspective to the session, with a focus on how networking platforms evolve to support interoperability, simpler deployment, and reliable real-time media transport.