As solar installation companies evolve by incorporating roofing and electrical/HVAC services, they enable residential and commercial markets to become their own power generation plants. Ascent OS is the project management platform for this transition, leveraging AI to help customize workflows, enable efficient multi-site project management, and ensure jurisdictional compliance. It streamlines operations, ensures timely PTO (Permission to Operate), and mitigates financial risks, enabling lenders to offer competitive terms. Ascent OS was instrumental in helping Infinity Energy grow from $80M to $400M in ARR in less than 36 months.

As an advisor, helped refocused Ascent OS from serving all clean energy sectors to becoming the top solution for residential & commercial EPCs/solar installers, maximizing efficiency and improving cash flow management.

Kane Management Consulting Group (KMCG) is a strategic advisory firm dedicated to driving accelerated growth for private capital-backed technology companies. Our services include advising PE/VC portfolio companies, holding board positions, and taking on C-level management roles. We specialize in crafting go-to-market strategies, enhancing sales and marketing efforts, optimizing operations, leading restructuring initiatives, justifying capital investments, forming strategic partnerships, executing joint ventures, managing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and guiding companies through liquidity events.

Transitioned from Advisor to CEO in March of 2020 and transitioned back to advisor, January of 2022.RxGuardian, formerly known as Gatekeeper Inc., provides security solutions for storing controlled substances, expanding its offerings from pharmacies and hospitals to home settings. The company introduced an Internet of Things (IoT) Adherence Platform as a Service (PaaS) prototype, integrating with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)/Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and wearable technologies to monitor patient adherence to prescription medication protocols.I was recruited by the board to lead the transition of RxGuardian’s market strategy from a B2C to a B2B approach, successfully positioning the company for broader market reach and integration within the healthcare ecosystem.

CHEERS serves as an online collaboration hub, offering the construction ecosystem streamlined access to regulations and workflows for compliance with California’s Energy Code (Title 24). Builders, contractors, architects, energy consultants, HERS raters, and building inspectors rely on CHEERS to efficiently track and ensure adherence to these requirements. Contributed to market consolidation for efficiency and accountability.

Appointed as Interim CEO of TruckBook by the majority-owning VC firm, I led the divestiture process, working closely with the founder, existing partners, creditors, legal teams, and former employees. My focus was on minimizing operational disruption and costs, ensuring a seamless transition, and preserving TruckBook's key relationships throughout the process.

Linkd was a project management collaboration software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform designed to improve project collaboration and productivity for the commercial construction market. It established strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including Google, IBM, Oracle, and Whiting Turner, a major player in construction management within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sector. Under the terms of a seed funding round, I transitioned from Advisor to CEO in March 2018 and led the company through its growth until March 2020, when I transitioned back to an advisory role.

Energy Solutions Group (ESG) was a division within Launch, formerly known as Direct Technology, which operates across software, consulting, and staffing sectors serving the artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) industries. ESG specialized in the Energy Efficiency Collaboration Platform (EECP), a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering tailored to the utility market. Recruited by the co-owner and CEO to lead the restructuring of ESG in preparation for a liquidity event.

Eyefinity, the software division of VSP, offers a comprehensive Practice Management and Electronic Health Record (EHR) SaaS suite, serving a network of over 80 million international members. I was recruited to lead the negotiations and oversee a joint venture with the emerging startup, Modernizing Medicine (ModMed). My responsibilities included launching the joint venture, which aimed to help optometry practices transition from legacy client-server systems to cloud-based solutions in line with the Affordable Care Act. I also restructured Eyefinity’s Sales and Marketing departments, providing training and support to 3,000 VSP professionals.

RivalWatch was acquired by private equity firm Hale Global, following strategic collaboration with board member and investor Larry Mohr, co-founder of Mohr Davidow Ventures. As a venture-backed e-commerce competitive intelligence solution, RivalWatch supported major industry players such as eBay, Overstock.com, and Amazon. Orchestrated a strategic conference with Sam’s Club which impacted over 40 million members. Achieved double-digit revenue growth quarter over quarter which helped position RivalWatch for a successful exit in 2012.

Unify underwent a relisting as Daegis in 2010 and was subsequently acquired by OpenText in 2015. During this period, I spearheaded the launch of a new business unit and forged a strategic partnership with Microsoft aimed at facilitating Lotus Notes application migrations. I played a pivotal role in training and supporting over 300 Microsoft Enterprise Global Sales Specialists across 8 countries. Additionally, I played a key role in facilitating Unify's transition from the Over-the-Counter (OTC) market to the Nasdaq. Over a span of 4 years, I led the successful acquisition of three companies, including Daegis, an e-Discovery company, AxsOne, an archiving company, and CipherSoft, an application migration company.

Meridian Systems was acquired by Trimble in 2006. As a venture-backed project management software company catering to the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, Meridian Systems played a pivotal role in reshaping the sector. Subsequently, I was recruited to spearhead the launch of a new business unit aimed at serving "Owners" of large commercial construction projects. Under my leadership, the unit achieved double-digit year-over-year growth, further solidifying its position in the market.

Vieo was acquired by private equity firm Cesura. The founder of Tivoli and Dazel was the founder of Vieo. As a venture-backed company, Vieo offered a layer 2 switch which managed Ethernet frames between connected devices based on their physical addresses. Vieo's software facilitated data center virtualization. Helped establish Vieo's initial annual recurring revenue (ARR) and consistently achieved double-digit growth quarter over quarter.https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/stories/2005/08/15/daily38.html

HP acquired Dazel in 2000. The founder of Tivoli was the founder of Dazel. Dazel was a venture backed SaaS platform for managing enterprise output data. Participated in creating HP Digital Workplace Services (DWS), managed, trained and supported over 200 Sales and Sales Engineers in matrix environment.

IBM's Tivoli division acquired Unison software in September '97. Unison made software for managing computer networks. Trained and supported over 50 national Sales Executives.