Michael Barnes

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Vice President Digantara's Government Sales @ Digantara
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Sterling, Virginia, United States, United States
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About Michael Barnes

I am a seasoned technology sales professional who cares about you, your organization and how to deliver technology to solve your problems. I have many years experience linking customers with technologies that improve their organization's effectiveness. I have been blessed in my career by being at the right place at the right time. I turned my passion for technology into a fun and productive career that continues today. I have often heard that do what you love and you will never work a day in your life. I have worked for several great companies that include well-known companies such as Sun Microsystems, Molex and now BlackBerry Mobile. I have also worked for some great smaller companies and started a couple of companies of my own. I have always focused on delivering technology to improve organizational effectiveness and to make individuals more productive. I love meeting with the customer and working with them directly.

Michael Barnes's Current Company Details
Digantara

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Vice President Digantara's Government Sales
Michael Barnes Work Experience Details
  • Digantara
    Vice President Government Sales
    Digantara May 2024 - Present
    Bengaluru, Karnataka, In
    Digantara’s Space Mission Assurance Platform (Space-MAP) utilizes cutting-edge technology and a fusion of data sources to deliver precise tracking and collision avoidance for space assets. Combined with the upcoming deployment of Digantara's SSA satellites, we are set to revolutionize how space is monitored and managed. Our new global headquarters and state-of-the-art facilities highlight our commitment to excellence and innovation in the space sector.As Digantara expands into the US market, we aim to collaborate with government agencies and industry partners to enhance space safety and sustainability. Together, we are building a resilient space environment for the future, ensuring safe access to outer space for all.I am thrilled to join Digantara and lead our government sales efforts in the United States. Digantara is pioneering the future of space situational awareness (SSA) and Space Domain Awareness (SDA), dedicated to ensuring the safety and sustainability of space operations. Our mission is to develop the most advanced space traffic management system through innovative technology and comprehensive data integration. Digantara’s Space Mission Assurance Platform (Space-MAP) utilizes cutting-edge technology and a fusion of data sources to deliver precise tracking and collision avoidance for space assets. Combined with the upcoming deployment of Digantara's SSA satellites, we are set to revolutionize how space is monitored and managed. Our new global headquarters and state-of-the-art facilities highlight our commitment to excellence and innovation in the space sector. As Digantara expands into the US market, we aim to collaborate with government agencies and industry partners to enhance space safety and sustainability. Together, we are building a resilient space environment for the future, ensuring safe access to outer space for all.
  • Leolabs, Inc.
    Director Of Government Sales
    Leolabs, Inc. Jan 2019 - May 2024
    Menlo Park, California, Us
    I have never been so humbled as to have been accepted into an organization with such overwhelming brain power and intelligence as LeoLabs. LeoLabs is focused on making access to low Earth orbit safer from collisions as this most valuable portion of space is becoming ever more congested. LeoLabs gathers data with its network of ground-based, phased-array radars to provide fundamental mapping data of objects orbiting in low Earth orbits. LeoLabs, Inc. provides valuable information to avoid collisions to commercial satellite operators, government regulatory and space agencies, and satellite management services firms.
  • Network Runners, Inc.
    Director Of Enterprise Sales
    Network Runners, Inc. Jul 2018 - Dec 2018
    Sterling, Va, Us
    Network Runners, Inc. identifies emerging technologies that have tremendous potential to secure and / or enhance the performance of the Enterprise and offers these as a total end-to-end solution to our customers. My role is to grow Network Runners into a large technology provider of IT services and products into both government and industry. Network Runner's primary value add is to provide the enterprise with the ability to move data efficiently and security through the network. Network Runner's mission is to provide the Enterprise with tangible savings while improving data availability and data security. Network Runners provide emerging technologies access to government and industry customers through their existing contracts and relationships built on their history of mission success.
  • Blackberry Mobile
    Director Us Government Sales
    Blackberry Mobile Jan 2018 - Jul 2018
    Irvine, California, Us
    While at BlackBerry Mobile, I reintroduced the brand to several government agencies to include FDA, CDC, DISA, Air Force, Department of Justice, the House and the Senate. I worked with the Department of Defense to stage BlackBerry devices for certification. I participated in new product roll outs and reached out to the First Net community to introduce unique product capabilities. I recruited several partners and opened up Nigeria.
  • Label Insight, Inc.
    Vice President Government Sector
    Label Insight, Inc. Apr 2017 - Nov 2017
    Chicago, Il, Us
    Expanded Label Insight's government activities to USDA, Department of Defense, NIH and various state and local agencies. Developed the WIC strategy for the company. Extensively marketed Label Insight to the USDA and WIC agencies. Succeeded getting 27 WIC agencies to agree to evaluate Label Insight's offerings. Positioned Label Insight for the School Lunch Program. Worked with DC Lobbyists to influence the Farm Bill. Met with several members of Congress to promote Label Insight's value proposition. Responded to RFI and RFPs as requried.
  • Molex Connected Enterprise Solutions -- Connecting Enterprises Simply Solved
    Director Sales, Americas
    Molex Connected Enterprise Solutions -- Connecting Enterprises Simply Solved Jul 2013 - Mar 2017
    Lisle, Illinois, Us
    Managed Molex Premise Network America's sales. Had overall hiring and firing responsibility for six regions. Captured over $1.2 million additional annual revenue wining Koch Business Systems business. Created the government channel. Managed the GSA contract with Accutech. Traveled extensively on joint sales calls and to promote Molex products at trade events. Worked with other groups in Molex to integrate IoT solutions into Molex Premise Networks solutions offerings. Major accomplishment was that I reversed the downward trend and had the first increase in sales over a 14 year period. Substantially increased profitablity mostly by doing more work with less staff.Managed sales team for Molex MPN Captured Koch Industries business to increase sales by 30%Partnered with one of the winning bidders for the NS2020 IDIQ
  • Advanced Computer Concepts
    Director Government Sales
    Advanced Computer Concepts Nov 2011 - Jul 2013
    Mclean, Va, Us
    Managed Advanced Computer Concepts government sales. Responsible for identifying biddable opportunities and work with the appropriate sales manager to develop a capture strategy. Rewrote or wrote the boilerplate. Recruited new technologies to introduce to government customers. Worked with vendors to get their products on the ACC's GSA contract. Worked with the following manufacturers on government bid opportunities. HP, DELL, IBM, Cisco, Sun, Apple, Panasonic Tough Book, F5, Juniper, Microsoft, Red Hat, Oracle, and VMware. Introdcued ACC to the proposal writing consultant that wrote their winning SEWP proposalImplemented successful bid strategy to win the following projects:GSA VTC BPAUSPTO IDIQGSA Laptop/Desktop BPAGSA Enterprise BPA
  • Uniplus Consultants, Inc.
    Director Of Marketing And Sales
    Uniplus Consultants, Inc. Sep 2010 - Nov 2011
    Manassas, Va, Us
    Managed Uniplus' Government Sales activities. Updated the website to focus on government projects. Wrote wining proposal for FAA's eFAST IDIQ. Developed partnerships with several 8(a) and SVDO companies to bid set aside opportunities. Formed partnerships with socio-economic groups to target specific opportunities. Wrote and delivered 16 proposals to various government agencies. Created much of the boilerplate and modularized the proposal process. Managed the CRM.
  • Norhtec
    Ceo
    Norhtec Jun 2002 - Sep 2010
    Founded NorhTec to create low-cost, energy efficient, computer appliances. Designed fanless computers running embedded operating systems for a variety of custom applications. Successfully sold over 17,000 computers to Pay-By-Touch. Designed rugged touchscreen computers for use on farm equipment Designed custom computers to play digital films in a movie theaterSold 1200 custom WIFI wall computers systems for McDonald's in CandaSold low-cost laptops that worked with AA batteries to Indonesia SchoolsDeveloped touch screen voting machine
  • Sun Microsystems
    Director Government Sales, Asean
    Sun Microsystems Jan 1995 - Jan 2001
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Led Sun Microsystem's Asia South Government sales team. Developed and implemented the region's partner strategy. Set up regional bid and proposal capability to include sponsoring training for channel partners. Identified Sun Based technical solutions to the region. Introduced Java to Asia South Government partners. Responsible for hiring and training Asia South sales team including Channel partners. Responsible for finding or developing new business opportunities within the region. Managed sales life cycle from proposal generation, responses to RFP/RFI to local site implementations including highly sensitive divisions within local governments. Increase Asia South sales from $25K to $11M in the first year of assignmentGenerated $37M in sales in last year in positionWon Subic Cyber City Project and APEX conference in Subic Bay, $5MActed as one of Malaysia Government's Web Shapers Advisers.Represented Sun Microsystems to the United Nations, World Economic Forum; presented in person to political leaders such as Philippine President Fidel RamosBecame Sun Microsystems' local eGovernment Expert and trusted advisor
  • Sun Microsystems
    Manager National Federal Sales
    Sun Microsystems Jan 1988 - Jan 1995
    Palo Alto, Ca, Us
    Took the lead position on large government projects that required coordination between multiple geographies to properly influence government specification, manage the capture and roll out, Developed and implemented the national Federal sales strategy. Formed Federal Sales Account Team and oversaw successful implementation of a $1.2B project with the US Department of Defense and Intelligence division. Coordinated all Army direct, partner and geographic sales activities. Responsible for making Sun the standard throughout the US Department of Defense.Transformed US DoD IT infrastructure from 0 computer to 100% Sun Microsystems infrastructure; a $20M salesWon Sun Microsystems' largest Military project of $1.2B that generated $65M of revenue / year for 7 yearsEstablished the Intelligence Sales activities into DEA, DIA and CIA for Sun Microsystems
  • M/A-Com
    Sr. Account Manager
    M/A-Com Jun 1985 - Jul 1988
    Lowell, Ma, Us
    Won $100 million USD Agency Standard Workstation at US Defense Intelligence Agency which led to the company being spun off and sold to Centel. The company was later spun off as Cordan.
  • Sdc, A Burroughs Company
    Account Manager
    Sdc, A Burroughs Company Jan 1983 - Jan 1985
    Special Programs Responsible for sales to major Government programs including the Navy and the FBI. Managed and sustained healthy relationships with existing clients. Upgraded various government systems with new technologies (such as 160 B 26 WST,). Sold B1900 and B6900 Mainframes to US Navy.Sold over $1M in training software to the FBISold very early TCP/IP devices to DoDSold B1900 and B6900 mainframes to US Navy
  • Future Tech
    Store Manager
    Future Tech 1981 - 1982
    Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Us
    Founded and managed. Sold computers and other technology products.
  • Us Department Of State
    Telecommunication Support Office
    Us Department Of State Jan 1978 - Jan 1981
    Worked overseas in government communications center.
  • United States Army
    Staff Sgt
    United States Army 1972 - 1978
    Arlington, Virginia, Us
    I served in the United States Army from 1972 to 1978. My first MOS was as a morse code interceptor (05H) where I was assigned to the 7th RRFS in Thailand from 1973 to 1974. I re-enlisted where I was sent to the Defense Language Institute. I achieved the highest score in their history for the Thai language. I was assigned to Ft. Meade from where I was frequently sent to special assignments.

Michael Barnes Skills

Enterprise Software Strategy Marketing Strategy Business Development Product Management Saas Crm Key Account Management Channel Partners Business Planning Contract Negotiation Integration Program Management Management Consulting Management Linux International Business Partner Management Executive Management Cross Functional Team Leadership Change Management Professional Services Project Management New Business Development International Sales Solution Selling Team Management Cloud Computing Business Analysis Start Ups Leadership Strategic Partnerships Sales Customer Relationship Management Employee Training Proposal Writing Capture Management Sales Management Big Data Market Analysis E Commerce Security Account Management Digital Trends Telecommunications Embedded Systems Networking Mobile Devices Mobile Technology Cybersecurity

Michael Barnes Education Details

  • New York Regents
    New York Regents
    Education
  • Capitol Engineering Institute
    Capitol Engineering Institute
    Minicomputer And Microprocessor Technology
  • Defense Language Institute
    Defense Language Institute
    Thai Language
  • Devry Institute Of Technology
    Devry Institute Of Technology
    Digital Industrial Electronics

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