Data-driven solution leveraging high-endurance UAVs to collect environmental and industrial data for enhanced management of key natural resources.

Richard Attias & Associates is a global consulting firm that creates and implements initiatives and platforms to support the vision of government and private sector clients.• developed and executed economic diversification strategies and communication platforms for heads of state from Africa and Middle Eastern countries.• advised foreign investors on investment opportunities in emerging markets in a variety of sectors including energy, infrastructure, agriculture, and education.• advised client's sovereign wealth funds in identification of foreign investment opportunities,• oversaw in-country investment conferences and road shows for government clients

Evaluated investment opportunities for PHI’s Turnaround Fund I, focused on restructuring investments in Europe.• Participated in acquisition of SPIE Ibérica (Industrial maintenance and installations, €52 million revenues).• Conducted detailed working capital analysis to understand required investment leading to an adjustment clause in purchase price, conducted bank debt restructuring analysis resulting in renegotiation of loans and reverse factoring guarantees, and worked with controller to build financial projections and valuation model.• Interviewed management to develop an initial restructuring plan, ensuring break-even within twelve months.

Advised Togo’s National Fight Against AIDS Program (PNLS) to effectively fund programs under the Global Fund Round 8 financing of €82 million, aimed at preventing and treating HIV/AIDS patients.• Designed analytical templates and models which enabled government staff to efficiently analyze incoming patient data from health centers across the country; created monitoring and evaluation metrics that resulted in saving over 200-man hours of work per month, and were incorporated into progress reports to the Global Fund.• Conducted diagnostic review of national HIV patient data flow processes and presented findings to the Ministry of Health. Implemented all of these systems leading to significant and measurable improvements in patient care.• Led national roll-out of Electronic Medical Record software implementation for HIV/AIDS patients.

Serving on senior management team, identified acquisitions and new revenue opportunities, conducted financial analysis and due diligence, evaluated fit with overall strategic goals, and led the implementation of these new initiatives. Ran investor relations and corporate finance activities.• Expanded customer base from 3,000 to over 8,500 physicians through acquisitions and strategic partnerships, making Healthscreen the largest medical software and services company in Canada.• Enhanced stock’s profile with the investment community by introducing four new research analysts, which led to market capitalization appreciation from $9 million to a high of $36 million.• Member of team that quadrupled revenue, became cash flow positive, and grew from 35 to 130 employees in four provinces, being named “Canada’s Fastest Growing Company” by Profit Magazine.• Contributed to the execution of two rounds of restructuring to help company retain cash through financial crisis.• Led three corporate financing activities raising a total of $9 million in debt and equity.• Developed a diabetes management program jointly with CA Inc. (NYSE:CA) that leverages the use of devicesand nurses to empower patients to better manage the disease. Over 1,000 users joined within 9 months of launch.

Provided counsel to C-level management of small-cap TSX-listed clients to enhance their investment proposition to the capital markets. Identified methods to increase trading volume, expand sell-side analyst coverage, diversify institutional and retail holder bases, and ultimately reach and maintain a greater share price.• Conducted extensive research in clients’ industries while developing investment story.• Supported sell-side equity research analysts in developing financial valuation models, leading to thedevelopment of key relationships with investment dealers.• Advised Wi-LAN (TSX:WIN) board of directors in proxy fight and on origination of three private placementofferings totaling $50 million, and introduced company to four new analysts who initiated research coverage.• Developed extensive network of Canadian institutional investors interested in investing in client companies.• Advised clients on over $100 million in financings, including IPO of Espial Group ($25 million).