Michael Porcelain Email & Phone Number

Bay Shore, New York, Us

Member of the Board of Directors serving a public aerospace and defense company. As Chairman of the Audit Committee, oversee and monitor the integrity of financial statements as well as compliance with legal and regulatory matters

New York, New York, Us

Member of the Board of Directors of a non-partisan statewide organization committed to ensuring that the New York State judiciary is independent and that courts are just and equitable for all.

As a member of the Board of Directors, President and CEO, developed complete operational and long-term strategy, negotiated partnerships, raised capital and executed strategy that resulted in Financial Planning Magazine calling 1800ADVISER a "marketing machine." The strategy included developing financial advisory brand names/businesses including: The toll-free number: 1800ADVISER Industry trade publications: TheAdviserTimes.com and TheAdviserMagazine.comDo-It-Yourself & Help-Me Investor Web Sites:- 1800ADVISER.COM - TheAdviser.comSubject Matter Websites Include: 401kPlanAdviser.comThe529Adviser.comIRSAdviser.comSocialSecurity-Adviser.comMedicare-Adviser.comAskMyCounsel.comTheDivorce-Attorney.comEstatePlanAdviser.comRetirementPlanAdviser.comFinancialPlanAdviser.com

As Board Member and member of key management, led the acquisition/creation of an integrated family of web site designed to connect individuals, families and businesses to Fee-Only Financial Advisers, CPAs, and Attorneys.

Chandler, Arizona, Us

As CEO, COO and President, developed and executed both an organic and acquisition growth strategy that positioned Comtech as a leading software and hardware solutions provider in the Next Generation 911 Public Safety and Satellite/Space Network Communications end-markets. Guided over 2,000 global employees, and oversaw all sales, engineering, marketing, finance, accounting, IT, human resources, and investor relations functions. Working with the Board and large shareholders, executed a multi-year Board refreshment process and leadership succession while developing an industry-leading portfolio of products and services in rapidly growing core markets. While navigating significant business challenges resulting from the COVID pandemic, succeeded in driving the completion of key acquisitions and secured over $1.1 billion of contracts backlog expected to generate annual revenues in excess of $600 million. The strength of industry knowledge was noted by ISS, a leading institutional stockholder advisory service. As CFO, developed a reputation of integrity with legal and accounting advisors, and banking and finance partners; led successful completion and integration of significant acquisitions; and secured over $2 billion of public/private debt and equity securities. Accomplishments & responsibilities include:Strategy, Capital Raising & Acquisition: Acquired companies valued in excess of $1 billion both strategic and tactical, maximized tax efficiency & operating effectiveness;Shareholder & Customer Facing Communications: Led all regular & MA investor conference calls, Board meetings, shareholder communication strategies and customer facing contracts successfully negotiating with top-tier global companies;Complete Operational Oversight - Oversaw 5 major manufacturing/engineering facilities & 3 global operations center, drove R&D budgets in excess of $250 million, consolidated business intelligence and IT system and IT trade compliance functions.

Chandler, Arizona, Us

• Developed and executed strategy to acquire: TeleCommunication Systems, valued at $430 million, and secured related $462 million of debt/equity funding) and Gilat Satellite Networks, valued at over $532 million, and secured related $800 million of financing. Other acquisitions included Solacom ($33 million), and UHP Networks, ($40 million). • Facilitated a capital injection of $100 million reducing leverage and stabilizing the company • Partnered with Wall Street to raise $105.0 million of convertible notes to facilitate acquisition of Radyne Corporation and played an integral role in the acquisition negotiations and execution and post-closing integration.• To maximize tax efficiency and operating effectiveness following acquisitions, initiated and oversaw complex organizational restructurings, which included the full consolidation and shutdown of manufacturing facilities and the consolidation of the corporate functions, including the creation of a shared accounts payable and payroll process based in New York.• Facilitated the successful issuance of $200 million of convertible senior notes. Quoted in the Wall Street Journal after leading the negotiation of a $150.0 million three-year committed facility with multiple major banks during the depths of the 2008 credit crisis.• Developed a shareholder communications strategy that increased trading volume, expanded sell-side analyst coverage, and attracted increased investment by well-known asset management institutions, all of which drove growth in shareholder value. Refreshed Comtech’s internet and social media strategy to drive brand awareness and lead a complex re-segmentation of Comtech’s business to highlight value. • Oversaw the design and implementation of a business intelligence and financial reporting system & a global information systems architecture covering (i) e-mail and integrated Salesforce system, (ii) HR/payroll (including COGNOS), and (iii) CONCUR. Reduced 6 disparate ERP Systems to 2.

Oversaw the budgeting, business planning and financial forecasting process supporting global revenues over $1 billion.

Oakdale, Ny, Us

Taught graduate level accounting classes focused on cost management and "Financial Engineering"

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Responsibilities and accomplishments included conducting over 50 due-diligence and audit engagements on behalf of several SEC reporting companies and multiple venture-backed companies, accounting support for IPOs, and consulting engagements. Extensive experience working with NCR Corporation, NEC Corporation, and multiple acquisition industry roll-ups.

New York, Ny, Us

Planned, led and executed audits for Jennifer Convertibles, Morton’s of Chicago and other retail-based clients.

Armonk, New York, Ny, Us

Responsible for tracking $3 billion of engineering capital projects.

Mba, Business/Managerial Economics

Ms, Accounting

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business/Managerial Economics