TKO provides a broad range of technology life-cycle solutions – from needs analysis to acquisition, and from parts and service to liquidation for maximum asset value. We put our skills to work every day for high-profile clients, including original equipment manufacturers, corporate resellers, third-party maintenance firms, corporate end users, educational institutions and healthcare organizations.

UpSwapIt.com acquires mobile consumer electronics from retailers and end-users through trade-in, exchange and device upgrade programs. UpSwapIt re-markets mobile devices through both retail and wholesale distribution channels. UpSwapIt is a growing business that is always looking for strategic partners to leverage its strengths and develop new markets.

CPU/Nexicore provided OEM computing hardware service parts sales, custom distribution and inventory management programs as well as repair service solutions to Fortune 500 organizations across North America. The company was purchased by Avnet and more recently by Tech Data. CPU/Nexicore was twice named to Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and employed a staff of over 300 worldwide. CPU/ Nexicore: Executive Consultant (contracted) 2008 – 2011Managed C level customer relationships as the company went through ownership change. Consulted with new ownership on strategic accounts. CPU/Nexicore: Regional VP – Toronto, ON 2000 – 2007Senior officer for Canadian division. Rebuilt a failing satellite operation into one of the company’s most profitable assets. Responsible for all day to day management of the division including Sales, Operations, Admin, HR and P&L. • Improved annual revenue from under $2M to $7M.• Inherited a staff of 14, replacing all but 2 in the first 180 days. Grew to 40 full time employees.• Designed an EDI program that gave Best Buy Canada the confidence to eliminate their internal purchasing department and outsource to us via an exclusive parts procurement contract for all of their stores nationwide. • Re-designed existing operational layout to accommodate massive volume increase.• Won a second contract with Best Buy Canada becoming their exclusive laptop depot repair vendor.• Obtained OEM authorization for in/out of warranty distribution and service with HP/CPQ, Sony, Toshiba and Lexmark• Managed the acquisition of a new, larger facility. Coordinated the relocation process achieving goal of zero operational days lost to the moving process.• Oversaw a 15 month ERP transition to SAP which impacted every aspect of our operation.• Worked with SAP consultants and FedEx Canada to implement an improved scanning system for order processing.• Voted Manager of the Year in 2003 by the CPU Executive Team.