President
CurrentAs co-founder, president and chief executive of Irvine California based Paragon Software Group Corporation, responsible for developing the strategy and business plan for this innovative software publisher that is focused on data security, disaster recovery and mobile software applications along with particular system utilities for embedded devices. Specific objectives include developing the OEM and Value Added Reseller (VAR) channels to meet aggressive revenue goals while crafting and launching a public relations and marketing program that position the company in the top tier of vendors within each of its chosen markets. Outstanding results have been achieved, including:• Exceptional sales performance; delivering record revenues while maximizing the profitability bonus for all employees in each of the last 5 years• Negotiated and closed high value, multi-year OEM agreements with Amazon, Belkin, GoPro, Cisco, Infrascale, Carbonite, D-Link, ACER, Dell, Western Digital, Seagate, Kingston, ASUS, Buffalo, Toshiba, HP, Logitech, LG, Microsoft, Realtek, Netgear, Rubrik and many others• Signed over 255 VARs that are driving on-going, recurring revenue in the SMB and Mid-Enterprise space by selling Paragon’s backup and recovery software portfolio• Drove key customer requirements into revenue producing products through a strong collaboration with the Moscow, Russia based development team• Paragon has been honored as one of southern California’s “Best Companies to Work For” by the OC Business Journal and has been recognized as one of the fastest growing private companies in the region• 2015 Private Company CEO of the Year - Finalist; OC Tech Alliance• Sought out as expert resource on backup and recovery technology by major media outlets and industry analyst firms including; IDC, Storage Strategies, Processor, CRN, eWeek,ComputerWorld and many others • Initiated a comprehensive benefits program and stock option plan for all employees