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Carlsbad, CA, US

South San Francisco, California, US

Bright Pattern provides the simplest and most powerful AI-powered omnichannel contact center software and service management solutions for innovative midsize and enterprise companies. To make customer service brighter, easier, and faster than ever before, Bright Pattern offers the only true omnichannel cloud platform with embedded AI that can be deployed.

Pleasanton, CA, US

US

Mercator MedSystems, Inc. (www.mercatormed.com) is a venture-backed, privately held medical technology company delivering innovative, customizable, treatment solutions for intractable problems associated with some of the world's most significant diseases. The company develops catheter-guided micro-infusion systems for targeted delivery of drugs and.

San Jose, CA, US

Agylytyx makes solutions for finance departments that want to contribute to an enterprise's strategy beyond just numbers. Agylytyx solutions integrate with existing business applications and data sources to continuously translate traditional financial metrics into the language of business strategy. Using solutions from Agylytyx, finance teams can express.

Livermore, California, US

Pursuing, evaluating, mentoring and supporting entrepreneurship and startup developments at the i-GATE Innovation Hub in Livermore, California. i-GATE is a regional public-private partnership supporting the growth of new local high technology companies. It works closely with Sandia and Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories (LLNL) and hosts the Robot.

Sunnyvale, CA, US

Plug and Play Tech Center is a business accelerator that specializes in growing technology startups and includes 300+ technology startups. Startup advisor, mentor, executive and entrepreneur. Work closely with startups providing guidance on business plans, revenue models, fund raising, market opportunities and business development.

Atlanta, GA, US

Tatum, a national professional services firm, offers clients financial, operational and technological solutions designed to enhance business performance and drive results in small to mid-size organizations. Often partnering wtih investors, we focus on the offices of the CFO and CIO to drive critical initiatives, challenges and transitions such as rapid.

Fremont, California, US

• WaferGen Bio-systems, Inc. is an innovative public life science company that offers innovative genomic solutions for clinical testing and research.
• Filed an S-1 and raised $20M and listed the company’s stock on the NASDAQ Exchange.
• Completed Q1 and Q2 audits with no issues and remediated prior quarter’s material weaknesses and significant deficiencies.

Irving, TX, US

• Daegis delivers eDiscovery and information management solutions. Daegis’ eDiscovery Platform combines technology and on-demand services to deliver end-to-end and cost-effective solutions for corporations and law firms..
• Led the divestiture of a non-strategic division.
• Implemented the NetSuite SaaS ERP system.
• Improved accounting and operational processes and procedures to remediate several significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Board Director & Treasurer (2011 - 2013)Board Director and Chair of the Board Governance Committee, 2003 - 2007.Valley Children’s Museum is a non-profit organization aimed at providing this educational advantage to the under-10 children of the Tri-Valley and surrounding communities. The Moving Mission program is just the first wave. Valley Children’s.

Milpitas, CA, US

• Directed and managed all financial, tax, treasury, HR, facilities, and IT functions for a $100+ Million private equity owned international software company providing premise and SaaS IT Service Management, IT Asset.
• Increased revenue by 27%.
• Managed 2 breakeven businesses to 20% EBITDA in the first year post acquisition.Raised $100M of bank debt to fund the acquisition, refinance debt and fund operations.Implemented and transitioned to NetSuite SaaS ERP.

Austin, Texas, US

• Directed and managed worldwide revenue recognition, revenue accounting and credit and collections functions for a $2.8 Billion enterprise applications software company.Led Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance.
• Cash receipts, billing and collections.
• Revenue recognition and accounting for license, consulting, training and maintenance transactions.

Cupertino, CA, US

• Directed and managed all financial, tax, treasury, HR, facilities, IT and legal functions for an international start-up provider of voice roaming software solutions for mobile operators.Implemented planning.
• Grew revenue from less than $1 Million in 2002 to over $20 Million in 2004.
• Achieved positive cashflow and breakeven net income.Instituted a number of improvements and enhancements to cash management.
• Implemented a $1.5 Million receivables line of credit with Silicon Valley Bank.
• Lowered average days past due from 50 to 10 days in one year.

• Board Director (1999 - 2002)President & COO (2000 - 2001)VP & CFO (1998 - 2000)Directed and managed sales, marketing, product development, business development, human resources, consulting and finance functions for a.
• 7 consecutive quarters of revenue improvements.
• Achieved the first quarter of positive cashflow in company history.
• Market capitalization increased from $20 Million to over $1 Billion.
• Raised $5 Million in equity financing from Amazon.com to support new strategy.Led the acquisition analysis, negotiation and integration of the AirBoss Business Unit from Telcordia Technologies, a subsidiary of.

US

Directed the finance team for a $600 Million division of a $1 Billion public global voice messaging company.Created business plan and P&L reporting to drive division revenue and profitability growth.Performed financial analyses, profitability studies, revenue and cashflow analyses resulting in elimination of products, restructuring of division and a return.

Bridgewater, New Jersey, US

Directed the finance team for a $620 Million telecommunication and software business that was part of a $1.5 Billion private company owned by the seven Regional Bell Operating Companies.Presented financials on roadshow leading to the $1.5 Billion sale of the company to SAIC.Developed the company’s first five year business plan for operating in an.

Provo, UT, US

Developed a strategy and directed the merger and integration of Unix System Laboratories into Novell, a $1 Billion public network operating system software company and assumed responsibility for licensing, contracting and manufacturing.Reengineered finance, licensing and contract administration functions resulting in a $3 Million saving and 24 person, or.

Directed and managed all financial, accounting, tax, treasury and IT functions for a leading worldwide software company with revenue in excess of $100 Million. Significantly improved net income and cashflow through working capital and expense management, with last 4 quarters prior to acquisition being positive.Implemented a customer auditing program.

Dallas, TX, US

CFO/Controller - Unix Software Operations (1989-1991)Controller Workstation Division (1986-1988) Financial Planning and Analysis Manager (1981-1986) Built and led the financial, human resources, facilities and IT organizations to support the newly created Unix Software Operations Business Unit. Managed the successful private placement of 22% of the company.

Mba, Finance & Accounting

Ba, Molecular Biology