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Sound Payments is a value add and results driven technology company. We create simplified solutions in the payments and financial services industry. We are innovators who offer the best in software development, state-of-the-art equipment, unparalleled technical and customer service delivery, training, advanced security and compliance -- all through cost-effective and flexible subscriptions that eliminate or reduce capital expenditures.As Senior Vice President and National Sales Manager,… Show more Sound Payments is a value add and results driven technology company. We create simplified solutions in the payments and financial services industry. We are innovators who offer the best in software development, state-of-the-art equipment, unparalleled technical and customer service delivery, training, advanced security and compliance -- all through cost-effective and flexible subscriptions that eliminate or reduce capital expenditures.As Senior Vice President and National Sales Manager, I am focused on strategic planning, developing partner relations, revenue generation, and building and managing a sales and sales support organization that is second to none. Our mission at Sound Payments is to offer our customers and partners innovative payment solutions that easily integrate with their business and point-of-sale applications at a cost-effective price point. We excel at reducing the complexities involved with integrated payments enabling our customers to focus their resources on expanding business opportunities and growing revenue. Our ISV Channel makes life easy for merchants, ISVs, developers, and resellers – we provide solutions that save time, increase revenue and reduce costs. PCI and security compliance are top-of-mind for merchants -- we alleviate these concerns by managing all security needs and requirements through our Quantum Solutions. Quantum Cloud reflects our patent pending technology that is pioneering the payments industry in integrations and business intelligence. Our Banking Channel is a user-friendly online banking platform that provides state of the art, universal banking functionality to banks, credit unions, savings & loans, and trust companies. Our Petro Channel understands how the petroleum industry is a major target for fraud. Our solutions offer advanced security, incorporate state-of-the-art payment hardware, handle all certification requirements, and can significantly reduce operational expenses. Show less

PowaPOS develops and markets tablet point-of-sale solutions for small business operators and medium size retailers. Responsible for developing direct sales channel to large retail chains as well as establishing strategic partnerships with the major Tier 1/2 retail VAR’s.

Smart Business Technology Inc (SBT) provides custom software development services and solutions to the payment industry, mainly focused on financial processors, large ISO’s, and payment terminal manufacturers. SBT was acquired by Powa Technologies in 2014.

National Sales Manager for Verifone's Vertical Markets Group (VMG) which included Public Transportation, Retail Banking, QSR/Hospitality,Government, and Healthcare market segments.

Led Hypercom Multi-Lane Business Unit during formative years resulting in transitioning Hypercom into a major competitor in multi-lane market.

Managed several high-profile VeriFone payment software products including the VeriFone Payment System, VeriFone Advanced Payment System for IBM 4690 and IBM ACE POS Systems, and activePayments (Microsoft Windows NT based client/server electronic payment system).

Responsible for 18 person R&D operation including planning, budgeting, staffing, product development, SQA, and technical documentation. Directly responsible for electronic payment products installed in over 1500 supermarkets nationwide.

Responsible for design and development of proprietary real-time operating system, device drivers, and communication protocols for intelligent credit card and debit card payment terminals.