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Litchfield Park, Az, Us

Phoenix, Az, Us

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At Conexo Casa, (Spanish for “Connected Home”), we are building a community, supported by simple to use technology, focused on allowing the elderly, those suffering with dementia or other neurological disorders, and the disabled to live safely and securely in their homes for as long as possible.We connect families, medical resources, care providers, and volunteers with our clients so that they can remotely check in on our client’s health and safety, talk, provide emotional support, and more.We empower our clients to extend their ability to live at home and maintain their independence for as long as safely possible.Modern technology is not as accessible to those with dementia, the elderly or those with disabilities. Using “apps”, navigating “the web”, managing home automation, and learning new ways of doing things is daunting for these clients.But there are ways to make this technology work better and seamlessly integrate it into their lives. Start with people and their needs. What are the things our clients need to accomplish in order to maintain independent living? Who do our clients need to interact with in order to manage their daily lives? Where do our clients live and where are the resources they need? We answer all of these questions and offer a customized configuration of standardized technology, suited to the needs and capabilities of our clients. Train our clients, their families, care givers, and others on how to use the tools Install the tools at our client’s home. Provide on-going support Coordinate volunteers to provide virtual support, daily check in calls, and remote status monitoring

Sydney, Au

As Audinate continues to grow and evolve, I have assumed a new role in strategic planning and business development. In this capacity I am evaluating new business models for Audinate, conducting market research, building out business models, kick starting new business activities, and cultivating new technology, channel and marketing partnerships.I continue to support Dante Video products and strategy and am expanding this to include new and exciting capabilities which build on Dante's core capabilities of video, audio, control and meta data synchronization and real time transport.Working with technology partners, I am evaluating new markets and collaborations for growth and market adoption.

Sydney, Au

Audinate is the creator of Dante, the most widely adopted audio and video over IP technology in the Professional AV industry. As Vice President of Product Management I lead a team of high performance product managers responsible for ideation, business and market analysis, customer requirements gathering, AGILE product development, and product launch.As VP of Product Management I established the Product Management function at Audinate and have built up a team of highly skilled product managers and product owners. My team work sets product strategy, defines new products, works with development to build and deliver the product, and works with sales and marketing communications to bring the product to market.I helped drive the organization to $30M revenue plan, expansion from 200 to 600 manufacturer customers, and growth from 1200 to 5000 Dante enabled products in 3 years.During my tenure I acted as the product manager for video products and conceived of and implemented Dante AV, a technology for video distribution of IP networks. I am the subject matter expert on video within Audinate and provide both technical and market direction. I also recruited and hired a product manager for Dante Video products and was instrumental in the establishment of our video development center of excellence in Cambridge UK.I was also instrumental in the early identification of and initiation of Audinate's acquisition of Silex Insight to round out our video solution capabilities.During my tenure Product Management also has worked as part of the development team to deliver a number of new technologies such as Dante as Software, Dante Bluetooth devices, and a variety of IP Core (FPGA) products. Working with OEM customers, myself and my team define product roadmaps and manage customer requirements and delivery.Working with Engineering, we implemented Agile framework, including processes for planning, requirements gathering, work prioritization, and tracking using Aha! and Jira.

Alameda, California, Us

VICE PRESIDENT STRATEGY AND CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER 2013-PresentRGB SPECTRUM - Alameda, CA USAVideo Display, Processing, and Distribution Solutions for B2B customers.- Led a high-performance team responsible for inbound and outbound marketing, including strategy, marketing communications, pricing, and training.- Successfully took products from definition through product launch and to sustaining including: * Industry’s first 4K UHD video wall processor MediaWall V* Industry’s first 4K UHD video multiviewer QuadVIEW UHD* Industry leading 4K UHD video over IP distribution system Zio* Industry leading 4K UHD PC video wall processor Galileo- Defined product roadmaps, market models, and overall company strategy.- Delivered against a $35 million revenue plan.- Defined market and product requirements.- Created and maintain strategic partnerships with both technology and OEM partners. - Acted as business development for long term strategic accounts in Oil/Gas, Medical, and Security vertical markets. - Defined and developed prototypes and product integrations.- Evangelized the company at trade shows, seminars, and with the press.- Wrote numerous articles, blog posts, and develop appropriate training. - Subject Matter Expert on Security, Surveillance, Control Room Design, and Network Communications- Developed and managed technology partnerships with Milestone Systems, Axis, Canon, ABB, Baker Hughes, Four Winds Interactive, 22 Miles, Philipps, Panasonic, Silicon Core, Ambarella, Qualcomm, Nvidia, and Intel- Developed and managed distribution channel with Ingram Micro, Anixter, Avidex, and Graybar

FOUNDER, CEO/CTO AND CMO 2006-2017HAUTESPOT NETWORKS CORPORATION – San Luis Obispo, CA USAWireless Routers, wireless body worn, in-car, and fixed video, audio and sensor communication systems for Public Safety, Private Security, Healthcare and Fleet operations- Started and operated a privately held technology company.- Responsible for all marketing, P&L, product planning, hiring, strategy, and product design. - Company revenue of $1 to 1.5 million per year.- Planned, developed, introduced and supported numerous products including:* Industry’s first wireless IP routing solution based on TDMA and optimized for video streaming* Industry’s first intelligent wireless mesh IP edge camera* Industry’s first body worn wireless routing camera and sensor system* Industry’s first mesh Video Management System (software) for wireless edge devices* Industry’s first mobile deployable mesh communications system for emergency responders- Installed world’s largest all wireless perimeter wireless surveillance system (ALBA Bahrain).- Grew and managed the company with organic revenue for 13 years.- Multi year recipient of ISC West best new product awards.- OEM supplier to several companies in the emergency services vertical market.- Developed sales channel including manufacturer rep firms, direct sales staff, and distribution relationships. - Customers include Saudi Aramco, Motiva, US Army, Aluminum Bahrain, Maryland Office of Emergency Services, Port of Miami, Port of Grays Harbor, Tyco, Johnson Controls, G4S, Stanley, and many others. 2006-2017

Wireless video streaming devices optimized for power efficiency and miniature size. Used in Broadcast and Video Surveillance- Secured $5M first round VC funding from Motorola Ventures. Led syndication of first round of angel investors.- Planned, developed, introduced and supported industry’s first solar powered ultra low power wireless IP camera system.- Defined technical FPGA implementation of wireless protocols for low power video streaming.- Patents granted for low power wireless video transmission.- Grew revenue from 0 to $2 million in two years.- Evangelized products to press, at trade shows and in seminars. Wrote numerous articles and trainings.- Secured OEM development opportunity with Motorola for US DOJ projects.

Santa Clara, California, Us

Embedded wireless telecommunication systems for OEM manufacturers- Planned, developed, introduced and supported numerous products including:* Ketris, the Industry’s first blade server architecture with embedded switching and storage.* WiMAX - Developed prototypes and market model for WiMAX 802.16 and helped to form the WiMAX forum and set standards in the IEEE. “One of the fathers of WiMax”* Advanced TCA – defined product standards and introduced products for PICMG ATCA- Responsible for strategic product planning for $100 million division of Intel.- Defined market model, market requirements, managed partnerships, established channel, defined product requirements, assisted in technical design and testing.- Defined product roadmap and assisted sales in business development activities.- Represented the company on standards bodies such as PICMG and IEEE.- Evangelized products to press, at trade shows and in seminars. Wrote numerous articles and trainings.- Key customers included: Dell, HP, IBM, Alcatel, Lucent, Ericsson, Metaswitch, UT Starcom, ZTE, and Intel (post acquisition).www.intel.com / www.pt.com

Web Co-browsing Solutions- Responsible for data center operations, information technology, customer support, release engineering and operations R&D- Accountable for maintaining 24x7 operations for an Internet ASP solution provider- Developed and managed the software release process- Designed and implemented high availability co-location and network interconnection facilities for hosting of Hipbone’s data center presence- Designed and implemented a new, multi-building office campus for Hipbone’s headquarters, including wireless interconnections, PBX selection and installation, machine room design (HVAC, power/UPS, connectivity- Selected and implemented a customer support ticketing system and a group project management collaboration system- Designed and implemented email and directory services, automated monitoring and remote administration systems

Responsible for strategic planning, implementation, and on-going support of Inktomi’s internal business applications, including: - PeopleSoft Financials and HRMS - The full suite of Clarify products - Portal Software Intranet (eCommerce billing) - Data warehousing (Informatics and Oracle Parallel Server) - Broadbase Software OLAP reporting - Intranet and Extranet applications.- Direct product management, and project oversight, for the design and implementation of Inktomi’s Portal Services reporting system- Direct supervision of Director of Web Services, Director of Business Application Development, Manager of Telecommunications, Manager of Customer Care (Helpdesk)- Operational responsibility for DBAs, QA, Training and Documentation- Built up the company from 39 employees to over 1700. Constructed new buildings and designed all telecommunications and IT infrastructure.- Annual operating budget of $20 million. Total departmental staffing of 41 people

Retail Merchandising Operations - Sold to PeopleSoft

Arlington, Va, Us

DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER SUPPORT - Asia, Latin America and Europe (8/1/96 to 6/17/97) American President Lines Lanka Agencies (Pvt) Ltd., Colombo, Sri Lanka - 1994 to 1996 MANAGING DIRECTOR AND GENERAL MANAGER (9/1/94 to 7/31/96) – Drove Build, Operate, Transfer project for expansion of the Port of Colombo with IMF and World Bank, including design and financial modeling. Collaboration with Secretary of Commerce Ron Brown. Operating budget of $20M. Revenue of $35M.DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER SUPPORT - Pacific Central Region (3/1/93 to 10/1/94) DIRECTOR, INFORMATION RESOURCES - Western Region (10/90 to 3/1/93) ) – Designed and built all operational systems for Port of Los Angeles, Port of Long Beach, Port of Oakland, Port of Seattle, Dutch Harbor, and GuamMANAGER, INFORMATION RESOURCES - Pacific Central Region (3/90 to 10/90) COMPUTER AIDED LOGISTICS SYSTEMS SPECIALIST (5/88 to 3/90) – Defined, programmed and managed the leading logistics management system of the time MANAGER, CUSTOMER SERVICE, FINANCE AND LOGISTICS - Chicago Central District (2/87 to 5/88) SUPERVISOR, DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS (3/86 to 2/87) MANAGEMENT TRAINEE (9/85 to 3/86)

Washington, Dc, Us

During my tenure in the Coast Guard Reserve I had a number of assignments including:Port Security Officer 9th Coast Guard District, Great Lakes Naval Reserve Training Center - Trained 7th Naval Cargo Handling Battalion on explosive loading, cargo segregation, stow planning, safety, etc. Part of Naval Expeditionary Logistics Support Force.Marine Safety Officer 9th Coast Guard District - Responsible for water way monitoring, pollution control, spill response.Small Boat Coxswain 12th Coast Guard District Yerba Buena Island - Small boat operations including search and rescue, aids to navigation, law enforcement/drug interdiction, and marine safety.Boatswains Mate 11th Coast Guard District USCGC Cape Wash - Law Enforcement, search and rescue, aids to navigation.Graduated Basic Training at Alameda Training Center Government Island company F-135. Battalion Commander, Academic Award.

Ms Industrial Engineering/Mba, Engineering Management Program

Certificate, Telecommunications Management

Bs, International Business Management, Marketing Administration

Diploma, High School