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Independence, OH, US

Sunbelt Business Brokerage is the largest Main Street and Lower Middle Market business intermediary firm in the world. With more Certified Business Intermediaries (CBIs) than any other firm and more business-for-sale listings than all major competitors combined, Sunbelt is the ideal place for business to sell and registered business buyers to acquire. At.

NAVIX helps business owners navigate and achieve happy exits. We have learned that successful exits require planning and execution. Business owners who neglect to plan have fewer options and risk losing control of the process. Those who do not execute face falling short of their goals. We are unique because we help navigate both exit planning and.

El Dorado Hills, California, US

Business owners and leaders are in the business of making decisions; however, most lack the tools, visibility, and understanding on how to make the "right" decisions, especially when it comes to understanding how each decision is a reflection of them, their morals, and standards. Each decision you make could either enhance or dilute your corporate culture.

Newport Beach, CA, US

The mission of GainShare Consultants is to effectively leverage our rich experience, expertise, seasoned judgement, and proven performance to optimize our clients' operations, lower their costs, grow their profitability, and improve overall business performance. We do this in ways that embrace the highest ethical standards, true business partnership, and.

Livermore, California, US

i-GATE is a regional public-private partnership supporting the growth of new, local high technology companies. Pursuing, evaluating, mentoring, and supporting entrepreneurship and startup developments at the i-GATE Innovation Hub in Livermore, California.

Los Angeles, California, US

Cleantech Open runs the world’s largest cleantech accelerator. We provide entrepreneurs the resources needed to launch and create successful and sustainable clean technology companies through our training, mentoring, infrastructure, relationships, and funding opportunities. Of the over 700 companies we work with, nearly half have gone on to raise external.

Palo Alto, California, US

VentureChoice is private equity services consulting firm providing expertise and industry exposure to help make technology-based ventures successful. Our services include: technology research, scouting, innovation planning, product development, validation, due diligence, and investment coaching. Visit www.venturechoice.com.

San Diego, California, US

Chairing private peer group advisory boards of CEOs/small business owners as part of Vistage Worldwide, Inc. Vistage is the world’s largest executive coaching organization for small and midsize businesses. For more than 60 years Vistage has been helping CEOs, business owners, and key executives solve their toughest challenges through a comprehensive.

El Dorado Hills, CA, US

Lendio is the nation's leading business lending marketplace. We've helped business owners get over 73,000 loans totaling over $1.4 Billion. Lendio is a bridge between borrowers and lenders. We connect borrowers who may not qualify for approval through the traditional lending process to loan options from our network of 75+ leading lenders.We do this by.

Cold Machines is a startup focusing on combining edge sensing on a chip, big data, internet of things (IoT), and cloud computing to provide a subscription-based SaaS model to light commercial building owners for HVAC management and control. Cold Machines is able to save significantly on energy usage, maintenance costs, and CapEx expenditures as well as.

West Sacramento, CA, US

GridSense is a cutting edge global Smart Grid company focused on providing worldwide solution for distribution automation and smart grid sensing. For the past 40 years, GridSense has innovated the electrical grid across the globe by providing high-value sensing solutions that enable utilities to extend asset life and optimize operational performance..

Milpitas, CA, US

• Responsible for strategic business direction and product/solution roadmap across company along with leading the Engineering, Marketing, Product Management and Services organizations.
• Established a business plan to redirect company to focus on 10 markets to 3 strategic markets and thus honed the sales organization and product roadmaps to execute on this vision of solution selling versus product.
• Reinvigorated website and core business messaging by developing a new Vision, Strategy and Charter for LumaSense Technologies. Executed on numerous strategic and tactical marketing programs following the newly.
• Successfully launched the first truly new product segment of LumaSense Technologies as a company focused on the global Smart Grid sector. Built and executing on roadmap that will allow for vigorous software development.

Milpitas, CA, US

• Global responsibility for all products across several market segments. Led development and complete restructuring of global sales channels while launching several new and acquired products.
• Significantly grew revenue by 400%. Governed and managed global distributor network consisting of over 100 representatives/distributors. Established sales offices in China, Brazil and India.
• Developed and executed strategic plans for the Industrial and Energy markets with current and new offerings. Created and executed plans for penetration into emerging markets. Implemented strategic account management.
• Key evaluator in M&A activities and participated in the acquisition and integration of 5 companies, which included turning unprofitable companies into profitable ones and consolidating operations.
• As a member of the executive staff, helped to form and execute on strategic initiatives involved in manufacturing relocations, low-cost country outsourcing and organizational restructuring. Reduced costs by 20% in 6.

• Responsible for all sales and marketing activities to maintain and grow software base of asset optimization and tax software (including multi-year licenses) while developing strategy to launch AMI offerings in an.
• Grew software licenses and services revenue by 50% and secured AMI / Smart Grid system orders of $22M as a new product offering.
• Rebuilt company’s website, logos and marketing presence. Revised and developed all marketing collateral and advertising campaigns for the company from the ground up.
• Devised a complete and detailed business plan to grow company revenue in AMI / Smart Grid segment from zero to $50M.

Boston, MA, US

• Responsible for global sales leadership of GE’s transmission and distribution (T&D) product segment including meters, capacitors, transformers, substation monitoring and diagnostic equipment.
• Grew revenue to $570M across 7 product lines with manufacturing located in 6 countries. Coordinated and mentored a direct sales team of 100+ and over 80 global channel partners. Achieved 32% growth globally (55% in.
• Successfully launched 15 new products into the T&D sector in 1 year.
• Global Sales Segment Leader was the key person to interact with manufacturing facilities for forecasting and lead time reduction activities.

Boston, MA, US

• Integration leader for the integration of over 2,000 GE employees across 12 business segments and 3 joint ventures for the formation of GE Energy from GE industrial Systems and GE Power Systems.
• Cost savings of $10M and growth synergies of $25M. New combined business unit had revenue of $1.2B.

Boston, MA, US

• P&L Leader of GE’s Automation and Test Products division of Transmission and Distribution Sector. Three manufacturing and operations locations in Canada and Sweden.
• Sales. Grew revenue to $70M while delivering $37M in margin. Sales growth rate of 18%.
• Operations. Completed ISO recertification of all 3 manufacturing locations. Reduced inventory by 20% through VMI, Lean Manufacturing and Slow Moving Inventory programs. Successfully outsourced key product line to CM in.
• Service. Formed global customer service team based in Canada.

Boston, MA, US

• Dedicated Six Sigma role in GE focused on operational and customer focused improvements.
• Established Chicago office for Substation Automation Solutions including staffing from 12 to 116 employees and managed over 30 substation projects in Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
• Cleared $3M in overdue receivables through streamlining accounts receivable processes.
• Saved $2.9M through developing and implementing contractor hiring and evaluation processes.
• Refocused customer service process resulting in 78% resolution of outstanding issues in 2 months. Managed detailed Root Cause Investigation of $40M warranty claim with Taiwan Power Corporation (TPC) that allowed for.

Boston, MA, US

Achieved 30% growth and $15M in total revenue by managing the Mechanical Parts & Services Product Line and Motors Parts & Services Product Line.Performed project reviews, self-assessments, prepared business forecasts and recommendations. Developed market plans and sales strategies to meet overall business goals and made customer presentations in support of.

Boston, MA, US

Managed the technical resources in SCO (Service Components Operation) to include the Maintenance Department, Manufacturing Lines, Heat Treat / Clean Rooms and all Safety and Training Programs in SCO.Coordinated all Environmental and Waste Disposal issues. Managed building modifications and upgrades as needed. Also certified as Building Manager for.

Chicago, IL, US

SRO (Senior Reactor Operator) License Training course at Byron Generating Station as a prerequisite to assignment as Unit Supervisor in Reactor Operations Department.Initial License Training Instructor at Byron station ­ responsible for Fundamentals Engineering Courses.Designated 10CFR 50.59 Safety Evaluation Preparer/Reviewer at Byron Station.Assisted in.

Chicago, IL, US

Responsible for configuration management and design changes for designated plant systems.Proactively managed system performance to meet or exceed plant safety, production and cost goals through predictive maintenance thus improving system capability and reliability. Coordinated and prioritized maintenance functions on systems as well as supervised.

Bethesda, MD, US

Responsible for deactivation / decommissioning of the D1G Nuclear Prototype. Held a Q-Level DOE clearance.Supervised the disassembly of various reactor plant and steam plant components, including all hazardous waste, PCB and asbestos waste segregation and disposal.

Bethesda, MD, US

Responsible for operations of the D1G Nuclear Prototype while supervising a crew of 40 highly qualified operators.Held a Q-Level DOE clearance.Served as test engineer during prototype testing by performing tests, administrative controls and crew training.Supervised all environmental aspects associated with the Kesselring Site; discharges to the.

Wilmington, DE, US

Responsible for planning the operations and production of a medical products manufacturing line.Planning included yearly forecasting of demands in the marketplace, materials, equipment and labor. Included coordination with foreign affiliates.Involved in all marketing aspects of a Macintosh oriented co-computer product. Coordinated with manufacturing on.

Mba, International Business

Ms, Nuclear Engineering

Bs, Electrical Engineering

Graduate, Nuclear Engineering

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