With over 43 years in the electronics industry, Paul Vivian began his career as a young apprentice technician in the government sector. His journey led him through diverse locations and systems, culminating in the establishment of his own business where he served the government departments he once worked for. Paul's career took an international turn when he ventured to Hong Kong, contributing to the Mass Transit Railway Network as a CCTV/Security Systems Engineer. Transitioning into the digital realm, he embarked on a global journey as a technical support/sales professional, designing and managing major systems across Europe, US, Canada, South America, South East Asia, Middle East, and North Africa.

Returning to Australia in the mid-2000s, Paul applied his extensive international experience to tackle numerous challenging projects. His passion for teaching emerged during his travels, inspiring him to obtain training qualifications and impart his knowledge in technical, business, and project management domains. Today, Paul serves on multiple Jobs and Skills Councils' Technical Advisory Groups, collaborating with industry and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to integrate legacy systems and introduce new technologies in the home automation/AV sector.