Pinger is a venture-funded (Tylt Lab, Canyon Creek Capital, Arafura Ventures) startup creating fundamental technology to address large-scale problems and markets. Our vision is to transform the baggage experience for passengers and airlines alike by seamlessly connecting passengers to their bags end to end—without massive investments in infrastructure at hundreds of airports throughout the world.Pinger’s first generation network, a GPS and sensor-enabled platform that actively… Show more Pinger is a venture-funded (Tylt Lab, Canyon Creek Capital, Arafura Ventures) startup creating fundamental technology to address large-scale problems and markets. Our vision is to transform the baggage experience for passengers and airlines alike by seamlessly connecting passengers to their bags end to end—without massive investments in infrastructure at hundreds of airports throughout the world.Pinger’s first generation network, a GPS and sensor-enabled platform that actively managed bags to reduce the likelihood that they would be mishandled, was awarded six U. S. patents. Our newly introduced, second generation tag builds on that innovation, using advances in technology to radically reduce the cost and complexity of the network whilst maintaining its advanced features and capabilities.Pinger was formerly known as Connxys Technology, Inc. The company changed its name in April 2015 to align the brand with our core product. Show less

Connxys Technology, Inc. was founded in November 2009 by seasoned wireless technology, software development and aviation industry executives to develop "clean sheet"​ baggage management systems for the airline industry.In August, 2010, the company developed the world's first luggage tag that combined advanced technologies like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and QR barcodes with live agents available 24/7, to provide a safety net for the individual traveler's checked… Show more Connxys Technology, Inc. was founded in November 2009 by seasoned wireless technology, software development and aviation industry executives to develop "clean sheet"​ baggage management systems for the airline industry.In August, 2010, the company developed the world's first luggage tag that combined advanced technologies like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and QR barcodes with live agents available 24/7, to provide a safety net for the individual traveler's checked luggage.The ReClaim electronic luggage tag was an outgrowth of research into a fully integrated, end-to-end baggage tracking and reconciliation system that the company developed. Show less

Rincon Technology was founded in 2003 with strong industry relationships and seed capital from a private equity consortium. In the six years since its inception, it has enjoyed a series of landmark successes and established itself as a respected leader in the secondary telecommunications industry. Rincon has teamed with leading OEMs including Nortel, Alcatel Lucent, and Juniper to create programs that enabled each OEM partner to successfully take advantage of unique opportunities.Our… Show more Rincon Technology was founded in 2003 with strong industry relationships and seed capital from a private equity consortium. In the six years since its inception, it has enjoyed a series of landmark successes and established itself as a respected leader in the secondary telecommunications industry. Rincon has teamed with leading OEMs including Nortel, Alcatel Lucent, and Juniper to create programs that enabled each OEM partner to successfully take advantage of unique opportunities.Our success is based upon the guiding principal that technology assets should be proactively managed. We passionately believe companies should view their previous investments in technology infrastructure as liquid assets—not just depreciating fixed assets. We’re experts at helping our clients do this.How? By applying the theories of financial portfolio management to identify the value of these investments, and leveraging it to reduce the cost of maintaining their current network and offset the cost of acquiring new technology. Show less

Oceana Networks, Inc. is a privately held telecommunications consulting firm focused on optimizing the return on displaced network assets and providing strategic guidance to high growth technical companies. The company works with global service providers to effectively manage technology transitions and migrations, and to reduce the total cost of maintaining or expanding their networks.It also leverages relationships with global equity firms and industry partners to accelerate growth… Show more Oceana Networks, Inc. is a privately held telecommunications consulting firm focused on optimizing the return on displaced network assets and providing strategic guidance to high growth technical companies. The company works with global service providers to effectively manage technology transitions and migrations, and to reduce the total cost of maintaining or expanding their networks.It also leverages relationships with global equity firms and industry partners to accelerate growth and market share for companies in startup mode. Show less

Reporting to the Senior Vice President Supply, managed strategic sourcing for a $200 million publicly traded telecommunications equipment and services provider with 325 domestic, European, Asian and Latin American-based employees.The company grew from approximately 30 employees when I joined it in January, 1998, to a $240 Million (revenues), publicly traded company with a peak payroll of 325 employees. It was sold to Telmar Network Solutions in 2006.I was responsible for… Show more Reporting to the Senior Vice President Supply, managed strategic sourcing for a $200 million publicly traded telecommunications equipment and services provider with 325 domestic, European, Asian and Latin American-based employees.The company grew from approximately 30 employees when I joined it in January, 1998, to a $240 Million (revenues), publicly traded company with a peak payroll of 325 employees. It was sold to Telmar Network Solutions in 2006.I was responsible for leading the company's wireless sourcing group and developing and maintaining preferred relationships with global wireless service providers. Show less

I was responsible for developing and managing preferred relationships with major North American wireless carriers, including AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, and United States Cellular, in order to support Somera's business model of purchasing excess network infrastructure from service providers and subsequently reselling the equipment to other service providers.