Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Technology, telecommunications, software, internet and defense sector executive with extensive public and private company experience including a broad background in operations, corporate development, strategy, domestic and international operations, M&A execution and integration, venture investing, law, corporate finance, capital creation, IPR development and protection and business regulations.
COO of a company that is focused on generating high value carbon credits in the compulsory and voluntary carbon markets via the abatement of methane. This is a growing industry with a large TAM, growing demand and short supply.
Cyber adAPT Inc., is a software company that offers a cutting edge cyber-security network monitoring solution to secure every segment of the network, finding more attacks more quickly than alternative approaches. Cyber adAPT's patented threat detection platform monitors 100% of network traffic, no matter the source and in real-time. In this role I manage corporate development and related operational efforts across the enterprise including with investors, customers, partners, ODM's, software vendors, channels and the like. I manage licensing, commercial negotiations and related activities and also serve as a member of the senior management team and engage as necessary on domestic and international matters relevant to the company, its operations and growth trajectory.
Kaloom is a venture backed software company based in Silicon Valley and Montreal focusing on computer networking for the data center. Kaloom has developed the Kaloom Flow Fabric™ (KFF), which is the world’s first fully-programmable, automated, software-based data center fabric capable of running VNFs efficiently and at scale. The KFF provides complete automation and full forwarding plane programmability. The KFF unlocks the flexibility and cost efficiency of virtual network functions. revolutionizing how applications and services are delivered to the world. In this role I managed corporate development and certain operations efforts across the enterprise including with investors, customers, partners, ODM's, software vendors, channels and the like. I also served as a member of the senior management team and engage as necessary on domestic and international matters relevant to the company, its operations and growth trajectory.
Served as member of senior management team advising on corporate strategy, capital formation, M&A, as well as strategic and operational transactions. Handled matters delegated by corporate HQ, corporate finance and other departments in Australia related to cross border transactions and domestic and international business transactions. Lead teams interfacing with legal, financial and investment banking advisors. Worked with project finance team/lenders as well as assist with certain key customers, vendors and other stakeholders of importance. Company sold in August, 2015.
Worked with technology companies to assist and advise on corporate strategy & development, unlock captive technologies, develop methods and programs to advance and implement business plans, facilitate and execute product launches and improve operational processes. Efforts included assisting management teams with capital formation, M&A activity and navigating the numerous regulatory, logistical, operational and integration issues surrounding inorganic growth initiatives.