Michael Stern Email & Phone Number

New York, NY, US

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

Leading the launch and growth of innovative security solutions and access control systems within the Building Automation space. Focused on delivering seamless commercial and cloud-based offerings that enhance security and elevate the overall customer experience. Committed to delighting both customers and end users, driving product strategies that ensure.

• Developed global cloud services platform with advanced geolocation processing for NetBox Access Control security systems, recognized by LenelS2 and highlighted at ISC West 2024 exhibition.
• Spearheaded AI-driven, next-generation reporting system capable of transforming natural language queries into meaningful, detailed data reports and interactive charts.
• Constructed end-to-end encrypted Audio/Video/Messaging platform with intelligent user-to-admin routing, providing unmatched convenience, efficiency, security, and flexibility.
• Launched mobile app integrated with Access Control events providing user-friendly interface and push notifications for easy assignment to profiles, spaces, and credentials.
• Produced next-generation Access Control management platform for Commercial Real Estate properties with revolutionary services that transform security assets from a cost center into a revenue generator.

Developed next generation platform for Physical Access Control management that enables large enterprises to operate global locations with multiple OEM systems as a single hybrid, under a unified datastore, with deep insights and real-time knowledge on desktop and mobile devices.

New York, NY, US

• Commissioned by WeWork, under contract, to manage security product team, automate Access Control Systems and unify disparate data sources as the company was experiencing rapid expansion.
• Led team to design, manage and deliver private cloud solutions, integrated throughout the business, with iterative improvements that continually exceeded requirements and benchmarks.
• Established normalized workflow companywide, connecting over 1,000 locations, with standardized data guidelines and real-time analytics that seamlessly integrated services.
• Automated tasks and processes, extensively fortifying business scalability, leading to significant labor efficiency and advancements in real-time business analytics.
• Delivered 10x savings on investment, effectively managing product team, capitalizing on technical opportunities with a commitment to cost optimization and high ROI.

Created software automations enabling low cost business scalability utilizing Workbench global integration, large data aggregation and reporting platform, incorporating business software, access control systems and third-party APIs.

New York, US

• Completed post-acquisition transition period to ensure smooth transfer of products, processes and technical assets following the purchase of Tinychat Co. by PalTalk Inc.
• Managed design, product and engineering teams, integrating with acquirer's corporate structure and executed data-driven strategies, emphasizing expanded user engagement and continued growth.
• Executed product roadmap focused on budgeting and financial forecasting, continually refining ROI analysis and cost management to deliver web, iOS, and Android applications with maximized results.
• Coordinated workflow with onshore and offshore teams to efficiently execute on evolving business strategy by managing product, design and engineering teams.

New York, US

Acquired by AVM Software December 2014.

• Co-founded Tinychat Co., evolving it from a startup to an industry leading brand with multi-million dollar revenue, acquired by PalTalk Inc. (Nasdaq:PALT).
• Managed product development team to create next-generation live video entertainment platform with extensive scalability and cutting-edge mobile compatibility.
• Raised $3 million in capital investment from Silicon Valley and celebrities to expand and accelerate growth, driven by best-in-class product and superior UX.
• Employed creative GTM strategy and launch that attracted early adopters, influencers and celebrities, leading to exponential user and revenue growth, driving the platform to 100 million user registrations.
• Eclipsed competitors and received significant recognition in the technology industry, winning the TechCrunch award for Best Bootstrapped Startup in 2010.

Computer Science And Economics

Education record